NHTSA recall 15V-431 (15V431000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported July 7, 2015 - about 145,379 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V431000
- Also written as
- 15V-431
- Manufacturer number
- R32
- Reported
- July 7, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~145,379
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-431 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.