Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
5 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: T82
Recall Date: Dec 21, 2017
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
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.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: S44
Recall Date: Jun 24, 2016
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured March 16, 2016, to March 17, 2016. The nuts on the third row seatbacks were incorrectly torqued and may become loose.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: S37
Recall Date: May 16, 2016
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
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."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: S02
Recall Date: Jan 28, 2016
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Safety Issue:
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 19, 2015 to August 27, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the hood striker may loosen and, as a result, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: R53
Recall Date: Sep 24, 2015
Consumer Complaints
645 ComplaintsChrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
Left Sliding Door Locked and would not open. This has happened twice since I have owned this vehicle: 01/06/2020 and again 06/01/2021. Both times Door Lock Actuator had to be replaced. This is very dangerous......emergency situations with child in backseat .......would have to access child from right sliding door ! Wasting precious time . I tried multiple ways to get door unlocked both times but to no avail.
Corrective Action:
Left Sliding Door Locked and would not open. This has happened twice since I have owned this vehicle: 01/06/2020 and again 06/01/2021. Both times Door Lock Actuator had to be replaced. This is very dangerous......emergency situations with child in backseat .......would have to access child from right sliding door ! Wasting precious time . I tried multiple ways to get door unlocked both times but to no avail.
Additional Notes:
Left Sliding Door Locked and would not open. This has happened twice since I have owned this vehicle: 01/06/2020 and again 06/01/2021. Both times Door Lock Actuator had to be replaced. This is very dangerous......emergency situations with child in backseat .......would have to access child from right sliding door ! Wasting precious time . I tried multiple ways to get door unlocked both times but to no avail.
Mfg Campaign: 11422205
Recall Date: Jun 24, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
Loss of motive power. Transmission slip, engine revs with no acceleration. Clunks in transmission. Clicks in transmission. No gears working. Not motive power cold or hot. Sudden failure with no previous symptoms. In town 25 mph. Inoperable. approx 67,000 miles. My VIN was not included on the Recall. My Van meets the Dealer recall specifications.
Corrective Action:
Loss of motive power. Transmission slip, engine revs with no acceleration. Clunks in transmission. Clicks in transmission. No gears working. Not motive power cold or hot. Sudden failure with no previous symptoms. In town 25 mph. Inoperable. approx 67,000 miles. My VIN was not included on the Recall. My Van meets the Dealer recall specifications.
Additional Notes:
Loss of motive power. Transmission slip, engine revs with no acceleration. Clunks in transmission. Clicks in transmission. No gears working. Not motive power cold or hot. Sudden failure with no previous symptoms. In town 25 mph. Inoperable. approx 67,000 miles. My VIN was not included on the Recall. My Van meets the Dealer recall specifications.
Mfg Campaign: 11421245
Recall Date: Jun 17, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
The passenger sliding door becomes permanently locked preventing you from opening the door, from the outside or manually, to access your children. Fortunately for us we were not in an accident when this happened and I was able to use the other door. This is a very common issue for the Town and Country vans and there needs to be a recall on the door actuators used before someones child is prevented from exiting a vehicle in an emergency. I am having the door repaired by West Richland automotive and they have confirmed a faulty actuator. There were not any warning lamps or messages prior to the door locking itself.
Corrective Action:
The passenger sliding door becomes permanently locked preventing you from opening the door, from the outside or manually, to access your children. Fortunately for us we were not in an accident when this happened and I was able to use the other door. This is a very common issue for the Town and Country vans and there needs to be a recall on the door actuators used before someones child is prevented from exiting a vehicle in an emergency. I am having the door repaired by West Richland automotive and they have confirmed a faulty actuator. There were not any warning lamps or messages prior to the door locking itself.
Additional Notes:
The passenger sliding door becomes permanently locked preventing you from opening the door, from the outside or manually, to access your children. Fortunately for us we were not in an accident when this happened and I was able to use the other door. This is a very common issue for the Town and Country vans and there needs to be a recall on the door actuators used before someones child is prevented from exiting a vehicle in an emergency. I am having the door repaired by West Richland automotive and they have confirmed a faulty actuator. There were not any warning lamps or messages prior to the door locking itself.
Mfg Campaign: 11421194
Recall Date: Jun 16, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
I was on my way home to Georgia from Ohio when before I got to Asheville NC my car started making a funny noise and had been doing so for about 30 minutes and it was starting to have a hard time shifting. The check engine light did come on but I was trying to look for gas also because it was the week there was a gas shortage going on and I was less than a quarter of a tank when I started to look for gas and the vehicle started acting up. Manage to find gas and my dad who is 81 looked but could not really see anything and we managed to make it to the exit where we were suppose to meet my dad's cousin for dinner and meet him for the first time and my dad seeing him for the first time in over 53 years. I barely got it to the gas station and he came and got us and we went to eat. I called my husband and him and my sister drove about three hours to get us and my husband to look at the car. I had gotten a hotel room for us (my mom and dad, granddaugher and I). My husband looked at it and was researching it while on the way up to Asheville. He drove around the parking lot and then he attempted to drive it to the hotel which was on the other side of the interstate and not even a half mile away and we barely got there and said he can't drive it home. It was not even shifting manually into the gears . The next day he got a ride to Asheville and rented a uhaul truck with a tow dolly and towed it home and the next day he took it to the transmission shop where we need a rebuilt transmission ours is gone. It is still in the shop waiting to be fixed was told it would be 3 to 4 weeks. This Tuesday it will be 3 weeks 6.8.21. We will have documentation of it being fixed once we get it from the shop. I could have been on the interstate and it could have just stalled thus causing an accident and possibly someone being killed because there was no warning the check engine light went on when I noticed I was having a problem with the vehicle.
Corrective Action:
I was on my way home to Georgia from Ohio when before I got to Asheville NC my car started making a funny noise and had been doing so for about 30 minutes and it was starting to have a hard time shifting. The check engine light did come on but I was trying to look for gas also because it was the week there was a gas shortage going on and I was less than a quarter of a tank when I started to look for gas and the vehicle started acting up. Manage to find gas and my dad who is 81 looked but could not really see anything and we managed to make it to the exit where we were suppose to meet my dad's cousin for dinner and meet him for the first time and my dad seeing him for the first time in over 53 years. I barely got it to the gas station and he came and got us and we went to eat. I called my husband and him and my sister drove about three hours to get us and my husband to look at the car. I had gotten a hotel room for us (my mom and dad, granddaugher and I). My husband looked at it and was researching it while on the way up to Asheville. He drove around the parking lot and then he attempted to drive it to the hotel which was on the other side of the interstate and not even a half mile away and we barely got there and said he can't drive it home. It was not even shifting manually into the gears . The next day he got a ride to Asheville and rented a uhaul truck with a tow dolly and towed it home and the next day he took it to the transmission shop where we need a rebuilt transmission ours is gone. It is still in the shop waiting to be fixed was told it would be 3 to 4 weeks. This Tuesday it will be 3 weeks 6.8.21. We will have documentation of it being fixed once we get it from the shop. I could have been on the interstate and it could have just stalled thus causing an accident and possibly someone being killed because there was no warning the check engine light went on when I noticed I was having a problem with the vehicle.
Additional Notes:
I was on my way home to Georgia from Ohio when before I got to Asheville NC my car started making a funny noise and had been doing so for about 30 minutes and it was starting to have a hard time shifting. The check engine light did come on but I was trying to look for gas also because it was the week there was a gas shortage going on and I was less than a quarter of a tank when I started to look for gas and the vehicle started acting up. Manage to find gas and my dad who is 81 looked but could not really see anything and we managed to make it to the exit where we were suppose to meet my dad's cousin for dinner and meet him for the first time and my dad seeing him for the first time in over 53 years. I barely got it to the gas station and he came and got us and we went to eat. I called my husband and him and my sister drove about three hours to get us and my husband to look at the car. I had gotten a hotel room for us (my mom and dad, granddaugher and I). My husband looked at it and was researching it while on the way up to Asheville. He drove around the parking lot and then he attempted to drive it to the hotel which was on the other side of the interstate and not even a half mile away and we barely got there and said he can't drive it home. It was not even shifting manually into the gears . The next day he got a ride to Asheville and rented a uhaul truck with a tow dolly and towed it home and the next day he took it to the transmission shop where we need a rebuilt transmission ours is gone. It is still in the shop waiting to be fixed was told it would be 3 to 4 weeks. This Tuesday it will be 3 weeks 6.8.21. We will have documentation of it being fixed once we get it from the shop. I could have been on the interstate and it could have just stalled thus causing an accident and possibly someone being killed because there was no warning the check engine light went on when I noticed I was having a problem with the vehicle.
Mfg Campaign: 11419857
Recall Date: Jun 7, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
The sliding rear doors became stuck and will not open. In the event of an emergency, the children will not be able to exit the vehicle quickly. The problem is confirmed by a dealer. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police or insurance representatives. There were no warning lamps or messages.
Corrective Action:
The sliding rear doors became stuck and will not open. In the event of an emergency, the children will not be able to exit the vehicle quickly. The problem is confirmed by a dealer. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police or insurance representatives. There were no warning lamps or messages.
Additional Notes:
The sliding rear doors became stuck and will not open. In the event of an emergency, the children will not be able to exit the vehicle quickly. The problem is confirmed by a dealer. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police or insurance representatives. There were no warning lamps or messages.
Mfg Campaign: 11418631
Recall Date: May 26, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
THE TRANSMISSION HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILED AND CAUSED COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE TRANS AT 105000 MILES. THE ROCKER ARMS FAILED AT 97000 MILES. THE FRONT LOWER AARM BUSHINGS FAILED AT ABOUT 60000 MILES. THE REAR SLIDER DOORS DON'T LOCK AND WHEN THE DEALER TRIED TO REPAIR THEM THEY MADE IT WORSE NOW THE WINDOWS IN THOSE DOORS ARE FAILING. ALSO A CODE FOR THERMOSTAT HOUSING POPPED UP AFTER THE ROCKER ARM REPAIR. WHAT A TERRIBLE VEHICLE. IT'S ONLY 5 YEARS OLD AND I'M A STICKLER ABOUT MAINTENANCE.
Corrective Action:
THE TRANSMISSION HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILED AND CAUSED COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE TRANS AT 105000 MILES. THE ROCKER ARMS FAILED AT 97000 MILES. THE FRONT LOWER AARM BUSHINGS FAILED AT ABOUT 60000 MILES. THE REAR SLIDER DOORS DON'T LOCK AND WHEN THE DEALER TRIED TO REPAIR THEM THEY MADE IT WORSE NOW THE WINDOWS IN THOSE DOORS ARE FAILING. ALSO A CODE FOR THERMOSTAT HOUSING POPPED UP AFTER THE ROCKER ARM REPAIR. WHAT A TERRIBLE VEHICLE. IT'S ONLY 5 YEARS OLD AND I'M A STICKLER ABOUT MAINTENANCE.
Additional Notes:
THE TRANSMISSION HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILED AND CAUSED COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE TRANS AT 105000 MILES. THE ROCKER ARMS FAILED AT 97000 MILES. THE FRONT LOWER AARM BUSHINGS FAILED AT ABOUT 60000 MILES. THE REAR SLIDER DOORS DON'T LOCK AND WHEN THE DEALER TRIED TO REPAIR THEM THEY MADE IT WORSE NOW THE WINDOWS IN THOSE DOORS ARE FAILING. ALSO A CODE FOR THERMOSTAT HOUSING POPPED UP AFTER THE ROCKER ARM REPAIR. WHAT A TERRIBLE VEHICLE. IT'S ONLY 5 YEARS OLD AND I'M A STICKLER ABOUT MAINTENANCE.
Mfg Campaign: 11416819
Recall Date: May 16, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
THE TRANSMISSION HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILED AND CAUSED COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE TRANS AT 105000 MILES. THE ROCKER ARMS FAILED AT 97000 MILES. THE FRONT LOWER AARM BUSHINGS FAILED AT ABOUT 60000 MILES. THE REAR SLIDER DOORS DON'T LOCK AND WHEN THE DEALER TRIED TO REPAIR THEM THEY MADE IT WORSE NOW THE WINDOWS IN THOSE DOORS ARE FAILING. ALSO A CODE FOR THERMOSTAT HOUSING POPPED UP AFTER THE ROCKER ARM REPAIR. WHAT A TERRIBLE VEHICLE. IT'S ONLY 5 YEARS OLD AND I'M A STICKLER ABOUT MAINTENANCE.
Corrective Action:
THE TRANSMISSION HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILED AND CAUSED COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE TRANS AT 105000 MILES. THE ROCKER ARMS FAILED AT 97000 MILES. THE FRONT LOWER AARM BUSHINGS FAILED AT ABOUT 60000 MILES. THE REAR SLIDER DOORS DON'T LOCK AND WHEN THE DEALER TRIED TO REPAIR THEM THEY MADE IT WORSE NOW THE WINDOWS IN THOSE DOORS ARE FAILING. ALSO A CODE FOR THERMOSTAT HOUSING POPPED UP AFTER THE ROCKER ARM REPAIR. WHAT A TERRIBLE VEHICLE. IT'S ONLY 5 YEARS OLD AND I'M A STICKLER ABOUT MAINTENANCE.
Additional Notes:
THE TRANSMISSION HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILED AND CAUSED COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE TRANS AT 105000 MILES. THE ROCKER ARMS FAILED AT 97000 MILES. THE FRONT LOWER AARM BUSHINGS FAILED AT ABOUT 60000 MILES. THE REAR SLIDER DOORS DON'T LOCK AND WHEN THE DEALER TRIED TO REPAIR THEM THEY MADE IT WORSE NOW THE WINDOWS IN THOSE DOORS ARE FAILING. ALSO A CODE FOR THERMOSTAT HOUSING POPPED UP AFTER THE ROCKER ARM REPAIR. WHAT A TERRIBLE VEHICLE. IT'S ONLY 5 YEARS OLD AND I'M A STICKLER ABOUT MAINTENANCE.
Mfg Campaign: 11416819
Recall Date: May 16, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
THE TRANSMISSION HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILED AND CAUSED COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE TRANS AT 105000 MILES. THE ROCKER ARMS FAILED AT 97000 MILES. THE FRONT LOWER AARM BUSHINGS FAILED AT ABOUT 60000 MILES. THE REAR SLIDER DOORS DON'T LOCK AND WHEN THE DEALER TRIED TO REPAIR THEM THEY MADE IT WORSE NOW THE WINDOWS IN THOSE DOORS ARE FAILING. ALSO A CODE FOR THERMOSTAT HOUSING POPPED UP AFTER THE ROCKER ARM REPAIR. WHAT A TERRIBLE VEHICLE. IT'S ONLY 5 YEARS OLD AND I'M A STICKLER ABOUT MAINTENANCE.
Corrective Action:
THE TRANSMISSION HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILED AND CAUSED COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE TRANS AT 105000 MILES. THE ROCKER ARMS FAILED AT 97000 MILES. THE FRONT LOWER AARM BUSHINGS FAILED AT ABOUT 60000 MILES. THE REAR SLIDER DOORS DON'T LOCK AND WHEN THE DEALER TRIED TO REPAIR THEM THEY MADE IT WORSE NOW THE WINDOWS IN THOSE DOORS ARE FAILING. ALSO A CODE FOR THERMOSTAT HOUSING POPPED UP AFTER THE ROCKER ARM REPAIR. WHAT A TERRIBLE VEHICLE. IT'S ONLY 5 YEARS OLD AND I'M A STICKLER ABOUT MAINTENANCE.
Additional Notes:
THE TRANSMISSION HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILED AND CAUSED COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE TRANS AT 105000 MILES. THE ROCKER ARMS FAILED AT 97000 MILES. THE FRONT LOWER AARM BUSHINGS FAILED AT ABOUT 60000 MILES. THE REAR SLIDER DOORS DON'T LOCK AND WHEN THE DEALER TRIED TO REPAIR THEM THEY MADE IT WORSE NOW THE WINDOWS IN THOSE DOORS ARE FAILING. ALSO A CODE FOR THERMOSTAT HOUSING POPPED UP AFTER THE ROCKER ARM REPAIR. WHAT A TERRIBLE VEHICLE. IT'S ONLY 5 YEARS OLD AND I'M A STICKLER ABOUT MAINTENANCE.
Mfg Campaign: 11416819
Recall Date: May 16, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS STUCK IN LOCK AND WILL NOT OPEN. NOW WHEN I LOCK THE CAR I HEAR A BUZZING NOISE FROM THE DOORS. I HOPE THE OTHER SLIDING DOOR DOESNT LOCK BECAUSE I HAVE A CHILD WITH CEREBRAL PALSY AND HOW WOULD I GET HIM OUT INCASE OF AN ACCIDENT. I NEED TO USE MY VAN ALOT FOR DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS.
Corrective Action:
THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS STUCK IN LOCK AND WILL NOT OPEN. NOW WHEN I LOCK THE CAR I HEAR A BUZZING NOISE FROM THE DOORS. I HOPE THE OTHER SLIDING DOOR DOESNT LOCK BECAUSE I HAVE A CHILD WITH CEREBRAL PALSY AND HOW WOULD I GET HIM OUT INCASE OF AN ACCIDENT. I NEED TO USE MY VAN ALOT FOR DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS.
Additional Notes:
THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS STUCK IN LOCK AND WILL NOT OPEN. NOW WHEN I LOCK THE CAR I HEAR A BUZZING NOISE FROM THE DOORS. I HOPE THE OTHER SLIDING DOOR DOESNT LOCK BECAUSE I HAVE A CHILD WITH CEREBRAL PALSY AND HOW WOULD I GET HIM OUT INCASE OF AN ACCIDENT. I NEED TO USE MY VAN ALOT FOR DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS.
Mfg Campaign: 11415947
Recall Date: May 10, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LATCH WAS FAULTY AND FAILED TO OPEN AS NEEDED. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GRAY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (894 N 9TH ST, STROUDSBURG, PA 18360, (570) 517-5600) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCKING ASSEMBLY TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 51,200.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LATCH WAS FAULTY AND FAILED TO OPEN AS NEEDED. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GRAY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (894 N 9TH ST, STROUDSBURG, PA 18360, (570) 517-5600) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCKING ASSEMBLY TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 51,200.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LATCH WAS FAULTY AND FAILED TO OPEN AS NEEDED. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GRAY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (894 N 9TH ST, STROUDSBURG, PA 18360, (570) 517-5600) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCKING ASSEMBLY TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 51,200.
Mfg Campaign: 11414927
Recall Date: May 3, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THE POWER SLIDING DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED. IT'S A COMMON ISSUE WITH THESE MINIVANS. WHEN IT FAILS YOU CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. THE ACTUATOR FAILING RESULTS OFTEN WITH THE DOOR LOCKING. YOU CANNOT MANUALLY UNLOCK IT, IT'S JAMMED LOCK. THE ONLY WAY TO GET IT UNLOCKED IS BY REMOVING THE DOOR PANEL. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN AS THE EGRESS IS LOCKED SHUT. SHOULD THE LOCK FAIL DURING AN ACCIDENT, FIRE, ETC. PEOPLE CAN BECOME TRAPPED IN THEIR VEHICLE. CHRYSLER WANTS OVER $1,000 TO FIX IT.
Corrective Action:
THE POWER SLIDING DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED. IT'S A COMMON ISSUE WITH THESE MINIVANS. WHEN IT FAILS YOU CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. THE ACTUATOR FAILING RESULTS OFTEN WITH THE DOOR LOCKING. YOU CANNOT MANUALLY UNLOCK IT, IT'S JAMMED LOCK. THE ONLY WAY TO GET IT UNLOCKED IS BY REMOVING THE DOOR PANEL. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN AS THE EGRESS IS LOCKED SHUT. SHOULD THE LOCK FAIL DURING AN ACCIDENT, FIRE, ETC. PEOPLE CAN BECOME TRAPPED IN THEIR VEHICLE. CHRYSLER WANTS OVER $1,000 TO FIX IT.
Additional Notes:
THE POWER SLIDING DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED. IT'S A COMMON ISSUE WITH THESE MINIVANS. WHEN IT FAILS YOU CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. THE ACTUATOR FAILING RESULTS OFTEN WITH THE DOOR LOCKING. YOU CANNOT MANUALLY UNLOCK IT, IT'S JAMMED LOCK. THE ONLY WAY TO GET IT UNLOCKED IS BY REMOVING THE DOOR PANEL. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN AS THE EGRESS IS LOCKED SHUT. SHOULD THE LOCK FAIL DURING AN ACCIDENT, FIRE, ETC. PEOPLE CAN BECOME TRAPPED IN THEIR VEHICLE. CHRYSLER WANTS OVER $1,000 TO FIX IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11414776
Recall Date: May 2, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
SECOND TIME IN TWO YEARS THE BLIND SPOT MONITOR MODULE AND WIRE CONNECTION HAS CORRODED AND DESTROYED THE MODULE, TERMINALS AND CONNECTORS. IT HAPPENED DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE WARNING BELL AND MESSAGE CAME ON SAYING IT IS NOR WORKING. WHEN EVER I DRIVE THE VEHICLE THE SAME THING HAPPENS HAD A 2011 TOWN AND COUNTRY AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED WITH IT. THEY WANT OVER A $1000 TO FIX IT EACH TIME.
Corrective Action:
SECOND TIME IN TWO YEARS THE BLIND SPOT MONITOR MODULE AND WIRE CONNECTION HAS CORRODED AND DESTROYED THE MODULE, TERMINALS AND CONNECTORS. IT HAPPENED DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE WARNING BELL AND MESSAGE CAME ON SAYING IT IS NOR WORKING. WHEN EVER I DRIVE THE VEHICLE THE SAME THING HAPPENS HAD A 2011 TOWN AND COUNTRY AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED WITH IT. THEY WANT OVER A $1000 TO FIX IT EACH TIME.
Additional Notes:
SECOND TIME IN TWO YEARS THE BLIND SPOT MONITOR MODULE AND WIRE CONNECTION HAS CORRODED AND DESTROYED THE MODULE, TERMINALS AND CONNECTORS. IT HAPPENED DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE WARNING BELL AND MESSAGE CAME ON SAYING IT IS NOR WORKING. WHEN EVER I DRIVE THE VEHICLE THE SAME THING HAPPENS HAD A 2011 TOWN AND COUNTRY AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED WITH IT. THEY WANT OVER A $1000 TO FIX IT EACH TIME.
Mfg Campaign: 11414278
Recall Date: Apr 28, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Potential Consequences:
SECOND TIME IN TWO YEARS THE BLIND SPOT MONITOR MODULE AND WIRE CONNECTION HAS CORRODED AND DESTROYED THE MODULE, TERMINALS AND CONNECTORS. IT HAPPENED DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE WARNING BELL AND MESSAGE CAME ON SAYING IT IS NOR WORKING. WHEN EVER I DRIVE THE VEHICLE THE SAME THING HAPPENS HAD A 2011 TOWN AND COUNTRY AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED WITH IT. THEY WANT OVER A $1000 TO FIX IT EACH TIME.
Corrective Action:
SECOND TIME IN TWO YEARS THE BLIND SPOT MONITOR MODULE AND WIRE CONNECTION HAS CORRODED AND DESTROYED THE MODULE, TERMINALS AND CONNECTORS. IT HAPPENED DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE WARNING BELL AND MESSAGE CAME ON SAYING IT IS NOR WORKING. WHEN EVER I DRIVE THE VEHICLE THE SAME THING HAPPENS HAD A 2011 TOWN AND COUNTRY AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED WITH IT. THEY WANT OVER A $1000 TO FIX IT EACH TIME.
Additional Notes:
SECOND TIME IN TWO YEARS THE BLIND SPOT MONITOR MODULE AND WIRE CONNECTION HAS CORRODED AND DESTROYED THE MODULE, TERMINALS AND CONNECTORS. IT HAPPENED DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE WARNING BELL AND MESSAGE CAME ON SAYING IT IS NOR WORKING. WHEN EVER I DRIVE THE VEHICLE THE SAME THING HAPPENS HAD A 2011 TOWN AND COUNTRY AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED WITH IT. THEY WANT OVER A $1000 TO FIX IT EACH TIME.
Mfg Campaign: 11414278
Recall Date: Apr 28, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
SEATS
Potential Consequences:
FRONT PASSENGER HEADREST POPPED OUT FOR NO REASON. THIS IS A SERIOUS, DANGEROUS, AND WELL-KNOWN ISSUE WITH CHYRSLER VEHICLES. *I HAVE A SEPARATE ISSUE FOR THIS SAME VEHICLE (LEFT CYCLINDER) THAT I SUBMITTED ON MARCH 31, 2021, TRACKING NUMBER: 11405716.
Corrective Action:
FRONT PASSENGER HEADREST POPPED OUT FOR NO REASON. THIS IS A SERIOUS, DANGEROUS, AND WELL-KNOWN ISSUE WITH CHYRSLER VEHICLES. *I HAVE A SEPARATE ISSUE FOR THIS SAME VEHICLE (LEFT CYCLINDER) THAT I SUBMITTED ON MARCH 31, 2021, TRACKING NUMBER: 11405716.
Additional Notes:
FRONT PASSENGER HEADREST POPPED OUT FOR NO REASON. THIS IS A SERIOUS, DANGEROUS, AND WELL-KNOWN ISSUE WITH CHYRSLER VEHICLES. *I HAVE A SEPARATE ISSUE FOR THIS SAME VEHICLE (LEFT CYCLINDER) THAT I SUBMITTED ON MARCH 31, 2021, TRACKING NUMBER: 11405716.
Mfg Campaign: 11413383
Recall Date: Apr 22, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN AND WAS LOCKED IN THE CLOSED POSITION. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT YET NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000.*DT
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN AND WAS LOCKED IN THE CLOSED POSITION. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT YET NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000.*DT
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN AND WAS LOCKED IN THE CLOSED POSITION. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT YET NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000.*DT
Mfg Campaign: 11412871
Recall Date: Apr 19, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL INDEPENDENTLY AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DECELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE KEPT SHIFTING IN NEUTRAL AND BACK INTO DRIVE WHILE DRIVING TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE SERVICE VEHICLE SOON WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,618.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL INDEPENDENTLY AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DECELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE KEPT SHIFTING IN NEUTRAL AND BACK INTO DRIVE WHILE DRIVING TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE SERVICE VEHICLE SOON WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,618.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL INDEPENDENTLY AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DECELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE KEPT SHIFTING IN NEUTRAL AND BACK INTO DRIVE WHILE DRIVING TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE SERVICE VEHICLE SOON WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,618.
Mfg Campaign: 11407090
Recall Date: Apr 8, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
CAR STARTED TO MAKE A FUNNY NOISE WHILE DRIVING AND UPON TRYING TO PULL OVER THE CAR REACHED NUMBER 8 RPM'S BUT WASN'T ACCELERATING. THEN IT JERKED FORWARD AS I FINALLY WAS ABLE TO SHUT IT OFF. I WAS STUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH FOUR KIDS IN THE CAR.TOWED TO DEALER AND SAID A NEW TRANSMISSION AND TRANSMISSION COOLER ARE REQUIRED FOR REPAIR. THE EXTENDED WARRANTY I PURCHASED FOR 75,000 MILES IS NO LONGER VALID AND JUST EXPIRED AS THERE ARE 77,000 MILES ON THE CAR. ALSO THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR IS STUCK WILL NOT OPEN MANUALLY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WAS DISCOVERED WHEN TRYING TO OPEN THE DOOR WHILE STATIONARY TO LOAD KIDS IN BACK.
Corrective Action:
CAR STARTED TO MAKE A FUNNY NOISE WHILE DRIVING AND UPON TRYING TO PULL OVER THE CAR REACHED NUMBER 8 RPM'S BUT WASN'T ACCELERATING. THEN IT JERKED FORWARD AS I FINALLY WAS ABLE TO SHUT IT OFF. I WAS STUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH FOUR KIDS IN THE CAR.TOWED TO DEALER AND SAID A NEW TRANSMISSION AND TRANSMISSION COOLER ARE REQUIRED FOR REPAIR. THE EXTENDED WARRANTY I PURCHASED FOR 75,000 MILES IS NO LONGER VALID AND JUST EXPIRED AS THERE ARE 77,000 MILES ON THE CAR. ALSO THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR IS STUCK WILL NOT OPEN MANUALLY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WAS DISCOVERED WHEN TRYING TO OPEN THE DOOR WHILE STATIONARY TO LOAD KIDS IN BACK.
Additional Notes:
CAR STARTED TO MAKE A FUNNY NOISE WHILE DRIVING AND UPON TRYING TO PULL OVER THE CAR REACHED NUMBER 8 RPM'S BUT WASN'T ACCELERATING. THEN IT JERKED FORWARD AS I FINALLY WAS ABLE TO SHUT IT OFF. I WAS STUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH FOUR KIDS IN THE CAR.TOWED TO DEALER AND SAID A NEW TRANSMISSION AND TRANSMISSION COOLER ARE REQUIRED FOR REPAIR. THE EXTENDED WARRANTY I PURCHASED FOR 75,000 MILES IS NO LONGER VALID AND JUST EXPIRED AS THERE ARE 77,000 MILES ON THE CAR. ALSO THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR IS STUCK WILL NOT OPEN MANUALLY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WAS DISCOVERED WHEN TRYING TO OPEN THE DOOR WHILE STATIONARY TO LOAD KIDS IN BACK.
Mfg Campaign: 11405959
Recall Date: Apr 1, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
CAR STARTED TO MAKE A FUNNY NOISE WHILE DRIVING AND UPON TRYING TO PULL OVER THE CAR REACHED NUMBER 8 RPM'S BUT WASN'T ACCELERATING. THEN IT JERKED FORWARD AS I FINALLY WAS ABLE TO SHUT IT OFF. I WAS STUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH FOUR KIDS IN THE CAR.TOWED TO DEALER AND SAID A NEW TRANSMISSION AND TRANSMISSION COOLER ARE REQUIRED FOR REPAIR. THE EXTENDED WARRANTY I PURCHASED FOR 75,000 MILES IS NO LONGER VALID AND JUST EXPIRED AS THERE ARE 77,000 MILES ON THE CAR. ALSO THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR IS STUCK WILL NOT OPEN MANUALLY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WAS DISCOVERED WHEN TRYING TO OPEN THE DOOR WHILE STATIONARY TO LOAD KIDS IN BACK.
Corrective Action:
CAR STARTED TO MAKE A FUNNY NOISE WHILE DRIVING AND UPON TRYING TO PULL OVER THE CAR REACHED NUMBER 8 RPM'S BUT WASN'T ACCELERATING. THEN IT JERKED FORWARD AS I FINALLY WAS ABLE TO SHUT IT OFF. I WAS STUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH FOUR KIDS IN THE CAR.TOWED TO DEALER AND SAID A NEW TRANSMISSION AND TRANSMISSION COOLER ARE REQUIRED FOR REPAIR. THE EXTENDED WARRANTY I PURCHASED FOR 75,000 MILES IS NO LONGER VALID AND JUST EXPIRED AS THERE ARE 77,000 MILES ON THE CAR. ALSO THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR IS STUCK WILL NOT OPEN MANUALLY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WAS DISCOVERED WHEN TRYING TO OPEN THE DOOR WHILE STATIONARY TO LOAD KIDS IN BACK.
Additional Notes:
CAR STARTED TO MAKE A FUNNY NOISE WHILE DRIVING AND UPON TRYING TO PULL OVER THE CAR REACHED NUMBER 8 RPM'S BUT WASN'T ACCELERATING. THEN IT JERKED FORWARD AS I FINALLY WAS ABLE TO SHUT IT OFF. I WAS STUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH FOUR KIDS IN THE CAR.TOWED TO DEALER AND SAID A NEW TRANSMISSION AND TRANSMISSION COOLER ARE REQUIRED FOR REPAIR. THE EXTENDED WARRANTY I PURCHASED FOR 75,000 MILES IS NO LONGER VALID AND JUST EXPIRED AS THERE ARE 77,000 MILES ON THE CAR. ALSO THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR IS STUCK WILL NOT OPEN MANUALLY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WAS DISCOVERED WHEN TRYING TO OPEN THE DOOR WHILE STATIONARY TO LOAD KIDS IN BACK.
Mfg Campaign: 11405959
Recall Date: Apr 1, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WELL KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE CHRYSLER PENTASTAR ENGINE WHICH RESULTS IN LEFT CYLINDER MISFIRES CAUSING DANGEROUS STALLING THE VEHICLE STALLS WHILE IN MOTION AND WHILE STOPPED. THEY EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON PREVIOUS YEARS BUT HAVE REFUSED TO ON LATER MODELS. CHRYSLER IS REFUSING TO FIX THE ISSUE OR OFFER COST ASSISTANCE.
Corrective Action:
WELL KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE CHRYSLER PENTASTAR ENGINE WHICH RESULTS IN LEFT CYLINDER MISFIRES CAUSING DANGEROUS STALLING THE VEHICLE STALLS WHILE IN MOTION AND WHILE STOPPED. THEY EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON PREVIOUS YEARS BUT HAVE REFUSED TO ON LATER MODELS. CHRYSLER IS REFUSING TO FIX THE ISSUE OR OFFER COST ASSISTANCE.
Additional Notes:
WELL KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE CHRYSLER PENTASTAR ENGINE WHICH RESULTS IN LEFT CYLINDER MISFIRES CAUSING DANGEROUS STALLING THE VEHICLE STALLS WHILE IN MOTION AND WHILE STOPPED. THEY EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON PREVIOUS YEARS BUT HAVE REFUSED TO ON LATER MODELS. CHRYSLER IS REFUSING TO FIX THE ISSUE OR OFFER COST ASSISTANCE.
Mfg Campaign: 11405716
Recall Date: Mar 31, 2021
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL WHINING SOUND WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE DRIVE BELTS HOWEVER, THE NOISE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING AND STALLED WHILE APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AS THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. ONCE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND MADE IT TO HIS PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT, HE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE AND THEN BACK TO THE SAME INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE WITH A DEFECTIVE TRANS-AXLE OIL PUMP. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V461000 (POWER TRAIN) WHICH SHE LINKED TO THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 74,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL WHINING SOUND WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE DRIVE BELTS HOWEVER, THE NOISE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING AND STALLED WHILE APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AS THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. ONCE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND MADE IT TO HIS PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT, HE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE AND THEN BACK TO THE SAME INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE WITH A DEFECTIVE TRANS-AXLE OIL PUMP. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V461000 (POWER TRAIN) WHICH SHE LINKED TO THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 74,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL WHINING SOUND WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE DRIVE BELTS HOWEVER, THE NOISE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING AND STALLED WHILE APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AS THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. ONCE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND MADE IT TO HIS PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT, HE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE AND THEN BACK TO THE SAME INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE WITH A DEFECTIVE TRANS-AXLE OIL PUMP. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V461000 (POWER TRAIN) WHICH SHE LINKED TO THE FAILURE HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 74,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11405064
Recall Date: Mar 26, 2021
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