Recall Details For: 2016 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 15V595000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 117413
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:15V595000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: CHRYSLER
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: TOWN AND COUNTRY
- MODEL YEAR: 2016
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER : R53
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
- MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20150819
- END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20150827
- VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: V
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 1625
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20151022
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): MFR
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20150924
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20150924
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER:
DEFECT SUMMARY: 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.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY: If the hood opens while driving, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY: 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.
RECALL 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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