NHTSA recall 16V-461 (16V461000)
power train recall reported June 24, 2016 - about 26,298 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V461000
- Also written as
- 16V-461
- Manufacturer number
- S44
- Reported
- June 24, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~26,298
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-461 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 models
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.