Chrysler / Dodge recall: Latches/locks/linkages
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the hood opens while driving, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Chrysler Town And Country 2016
- Dodge Grand Caravan 2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V595000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler (Fca Us LLC)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 24, 2015
- Owners notified
- Oct 22, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,625
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 19, 2015 to Aug 27, 2015
- Part
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
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- Dodge recall: Fuel system, gasoline May 15, 2020
- Dodge recall: Seats Oct 24, 2019
- Chrysler / Dodge / Fiat and more recall: Electrical system Aug 9, 2018
- Dodge / Jeep recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Aug 9, 2018
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.