Recall Details For: 2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 16V300000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 114925
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:16V300000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: DODGE
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: GRAND CARAVAN
- MODEL YEAR: 2016
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER : S37
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20160316
- END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20160317
- VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: V
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 99
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20160701
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): MFR
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20160516
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20160516
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER:
DEFECT SUMMARY: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured March 16, 2016, to March 17, 2016. The nuts on the third row seatbacks were incorrectly torqued and may become loose.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY: If the third row seatback becomes loose, it may separate from the seat frame, increasing the risk of injury.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the third row seatback nuts, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S37.
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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