Dodge recall: Steering
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 31, 2007, to November 12, 2016. After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist.
What could happen
A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S08.
Vehicles covered
- Dodge Journey 2009–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V273000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler (Fca Us LLC)
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 6, 2016
- Owners notified
- May 24, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 8,569
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 31, 2007 to Nov 12, 2015
- Part
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
- Maker's own recall number
- S08
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Dodge / Ram recall: Back over prevention Aug 26, 2025
- Dodge recall: Exterior lighting Sep 29, 2022
- Chrysler / Dodge / Fiat and more recall: Electrical system Aug 9, 2018
- Dodge / Jeep recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Aug 9, 2018
- Dodge / Ram recall: Back over prevention Jun 14, 2018
- Dodge recall: Visibility Jun 14, 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.