DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2016: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V461000

Make Model Year
DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-08-18 2016-06-24 2016-06-24

Production Dates: 2015-07-31 - 2016-04-18

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: S44

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 26298

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured August 15, 2016, to April 15, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.

Consequence

If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S44.

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.