NHTSA Campaign 16V461000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported Jun 24, 2016 · 26,298 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured August 15, 2016, to April 15, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.
Consequence
If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S44.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRYSLER | TOWN AND COUNTRY | 2015 | 26,298 |
| CHRYSLER | TOWN AND COUNTRY | 2016 | 26,298 |
| DODGE | GRAND CARAVAN | 2015 | 26,298 |
| DODGE | GRAND CARAVAN | 2016 | 26,298 |
| DODGE | JOURNEY | 2016 | 26,298 |
| RAM | PROMASTER | 2016 | 26,298 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V461000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.