DODGE JOURNEY 2011: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V431000

Make Model Year
DODGE JOURNEY 2011
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-10-15 2015-07-07 2015-07-07

Production Dates: 2010-07-19 - 2015-05-26

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R32

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 145379

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 19, 2010, to May 26, 2015 and equipped with 2.4L engines. In the affected vehicles, the engine cover may detach from the engine and contact the exhaust manifold.

Consequence

If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved mounting system for the engine cover, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R32.

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.