Chrysler recall: Structure
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured May 24, 2016, to May 25, 2016. Multiple chassis fastener joints may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.
What could happen
If the chassis fastener joints are improperly torqued they may loosen and fail or fall out, reducing steering and handling capability and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the joints and tighten or replace the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S59.
Vehicles covered
- Chrysler 200 2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V589000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler (Fca Us LLC)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 10, 2016
- Owners notified
- Sep 2, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 192
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 24, 2016 to May 25, 2016
- Part
- Structure; Suspension; Steering
- Maker's own recall number
- S59
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
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep and more recall: Electrical system May 17, 2018
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep recall: Seats Oct 10, 2017
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep recall: Air bags Sep 15, 2016
- Chrysler / Fiat / Jeep and more recall: Power train Jul 12, 2016
- Chrysler recall: Air bags Feb 26, 2016
- Chrysler recall: Electrical system Jul 28, 2015
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.