DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2014: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V044000

Make Model Year
DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-03-04 2016-01-28 2016-01-28

Production Dates: 2014-08-16 - 2015-12-05

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: S02

Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 184

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 212

Summary

FCA US LLC "Chrysler" is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town and Country, and 2014-2015 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 16, 2014, to December 5, 2015. The windshield on the affected vehicles may have been installed using expired urethane primer, allowing the windshield to become displaced in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Consequence

If the windshield dislodges during a crash, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S02.

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.