Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 16V461000

Power train: automatic transmission

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2016-06-24.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V461000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
26,298
Reported to NHTSA
2016-06-24
Owners notified
2016-08-18

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

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

6 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
Chrysler Town and Country2016 2015
Dodge Grand Caravan2016 2015
Dodge Journey2016
Ram Promaster2016

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.