Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 15V595000

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2015-09-24.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V595000

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
1,625
Reported to NHTSA
2015-09-24
Owners notified
2015-10-22

Defect description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 19, 2015 to August 27, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the hood striker may loosen and, as a result, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving.

Safety risk

If the hood opens while driving, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install new hood striker bolts with the proper torque, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is R53.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Chrysler Town and Country2016
Dodge Grand Caravan2016

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.