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:
SEATS
Potential Consequences:
DRIVER SEAT HEATING MECHANISM DOES NOT WORK. RIGHT SLIDING DOOR ACTUATOR BUZZES LOUDLY.
Corrective Action:
DRIVER SEAT HEATING MECHANISM DOES NOT WORK. RIGHT SLIDING DOOR ACTUATOR BUZZES LOUDLY.
Additional Notes:
DRIVER SEAT HEATING MECHANISM DOES NOT WORK. RIGHT SLIDING DOOR ACTUATOR BUZZES LOUDLY.
Mfg Campaign: 11340561
Recall Date: Jul 21, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
DRIVER SEAT HEATING MECHANISM DOES NOT WORK. RIGHT SLIDING DOOR ACTUATOR BUZZES LOUDLY.
Corrective Action:
DRIVER SEAT HEATING MECHANISM DOES NOT WORK. RIGHT SLIDING DOOR ACTUATOR BUZZES LOUDLY.
Additional Notes:
DRIVER SEAT HEATING MECHANISM DOES NOT WORK. RIGHT SLIDING DOOR ACTUATOR BUZZES LOUDLY.
Mfg Campaign: 11340561
Recall Date: Jul 21, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
DRIVING MY DAUGHTER TO SOCCER PRACTICE, MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER, AS I TURNED INTO A PARK ENTRANCE AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP BEHIND OTHER CARS WAITING TO PARK. (PLEASE NOTE THAT MOMENTS BEFORE I WAS DRIVING ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAY). AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, WHEN I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL THE CAR WOULD SPUTTER AND JERK BUT DID NOT MOVE FORWARD. I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED. VAN WOULD NOT MOVE. I WAS IN A STOP AND START SITUATION IN THE PARKING AREA OF A PARK. UPON LEAVING THE PARK, I TRIED TO DRIVE BUT THE VAN BUT IT WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD. I HAD THE VAN TOWED HOME. THE CAR WAS EVALUATED BY A CERTIFIED CHRYSLER TECHNICIAN WHO INFORMED ME THAT I NEEDED A NEW HYDAULIC TRANSMISSIION PUMP, CONSISTENT WITH A RECALL ON MY YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL. HOWEVER AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION I WAS TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE DID NOT QUALIFY FOR REPAIRS UNDER RECALL S44 AS MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT RECALLED. PLEASE INCLUDE MY VIN IN THIS RECALL. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD AT THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP IN LAWRENCEVILLE, GA.
Corrective Action:
DRIVING MY DAUGHTER TO SOCCER PRACTICE, MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER, AS I TURNED INTO A PARK ENTRANCE AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP BEHIND OTHER CARS WAITING TO PARK. (PLEASE NOTE THAT MOMENTS BEFORE I WAS DRIVING ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAY). AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, WHEN I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL THE CAR WOULD SPUTTER AND JERK BUT DID NOT MOVE FORWARD. I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED. VAN WOULD NOT MOVE. I WAS IN A STOP AND START SITUATION IN THE PARKING AREA OF A PARK. UPON LEAVING THE PARK, I TRIED TO DRIVE BUT THE VAN BUT IT WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD. I HAD THE VAN TOWED HOME. THE CAR WAS EVALUATED BY A CERTIFIED CHRYSLER TECHNICIAN WHO INFORMED ME THAT I NEEDED A NEW HYDAULIC TRANSMISSIION PUMP, CONSISTENT WITH A RECALL ON MY YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL. HOWEVER AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION I WAS TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE DID NOT QUALIFY FOR REPAIRS UNDER RECALL S44 AS MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT RECALLED. PLEASE INCLUDE MY VIN IN THIS RECALL. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD AT THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP IN LAWRENCEVILLE, GA.
Additional Notes:
DRIVING MY DAUGHTER TO SOCCER PRACTICE, MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER, AS I TURNED INTO A PARK ENTRANCE AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP BEHIND OTHER CARS WAITING TO PARK. (PLEASE NOTE THAT MOMENTS BEFORE I WAS DRIVING ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAY). AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, WHEN I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL THE CAR WOULD SPUTTER AND JERK BUT DID NOT MOVE FORWARD. I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED. VAN WOULD NOT MOVE. I WAS IN A STOP AND START SITUATION IN THE PARKING AREA OF A PARK. UPON LEAVING THE PARK, I TRIED TO DRIVE BUT THE VAN BUT IT WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD. I HAD THE VAN TOWED HOME. THE CAR WAS EVALUATED BY A CERTIFIED CHRYSLER TECHNICIAN WHO INFORMED ME THAT I NEEDED A NEW HYDAULIC TRANSMISSIION PUMP, CONSISTENT WITH A RECALL ON MY YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL. HOWEVER AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION I WAS TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE DID NOT QUALIFY FOR REPAIRS UNDER RECALL S44 AS MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT RECALLED. PLEASE INCLUDE MY VIN IN THIS RECALL. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD AT THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP IN LAWRENCEVILLE, GA.
Mfg Campaign: 11340690
Recall Date: Jul 21, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HAYES CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF LAWRENCEVILLE (719 DULUTH HWY #120, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION PUMP FAILED, WHICH CAUSED METAL SHAVINGS AND DEBRIS FROM THE CLUTCH PLATES TO COVER THE INSIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT OR REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HAYES CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF LAWRENCEVILLE (719 DULUTH HWY #120, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION PUMP FAILED, WHICH CAUSED METAL SHAVINGS AND DEBRIS FROM THE CLUTCH PLATES TO COVER THE INSIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT OR REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HAYES CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF LAWRENCEVILLE (719 DULUTH HWY #120, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION PUMP FAILED, WHICH CAUSED METAL SHAVINGS AND DEBRIS FROM THE CLUTCH PLATES TO COVER THE INSIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT OR REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11340712
Recall Date: Jul 21, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR LOCK MAKES BUZZING SOUND WHENEVER UNLOCK IS PRESSED FROM ANY SOURCE. ISSUE OCCURS WHETHER STATIONARY OR IN MOTION.
Corrective Action:
PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR LOCK MAKES BUZZING SOUND WHENEVER UNLOCK IS PRESSED FROM ANY SOURCE. ISSUE OCCURS WHETHER STATIONARY OR IN MOTION.
Additional Notes:
PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR LOCK MAKES BUZZING SOUND WHENEVER UNLOCK IS PRESSED FROM ANY SOURCE. ISSUE OCCURS WHETHER STATIONARY OR IN MOTION.
Mfg Campaign: 11339912
Recall Date: Jul 17, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR LOCK MAKES BUZZING SOUND WHENEVER UNLOCK IS PRESSED FROM ANY SOURCE. ISSUE OCCURS WHETHER STATIONARY OR IN MOTION.
Corrective Action:
PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR LOCK MAKES BUZZING SOUND WHENEVER UNLOCK IS PRESSED FROM ANY SOURCE. ISSUE OCCURS WHETHER STATIONARY OR IN MOTION.
Additional Notes:
PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR LOCK MAKES BUZZING SOUND WHENEVER UNLOCK IS PRESSED FROM ANY SOURCE. ISSUE OCCURS WHETHER STATIONARY OR IN MOTION.
Mfg Campaign: 11339912
Recall Date: Jul 17, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Potential Consequences:
PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR LOCK MAKES BUZZING SOUND WHENEVER UNLOCK IS PRESSED FROM ANY SOURCE. ISSUE OCCURS WHETHER STATIONARY OR IN MOTION.
Corrective Action:
PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR LOCK MAKES BUZZING SOUND WHENEVER UNLOCK IS PRESSED FROM ANY SOURCE. ISSUE OCCURS WHETHER STATIONARY OR IN MOTION.
Additional Notes:
PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR LOCK MAKES BUZZING SOUND WHENEVER UNLOCK IS PRESSED FROM ANY SOURCE. ISSUE OCCURS WHETHER STATIONARY OR IN MOTION.
Mfg Campaign: 11339912
Recall Date: Jul 17, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
OUR PASSENGER SIDE SLIDER DOOR, DOES NOT FULLY CLOSE AND CREATES A CLICKING NOISE WHEN CLOSING. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN THE TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE IS WARM AND THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING. IF WE KEEP THE CAR IN THE GARAGE IT DOES NOT HAPPEN. THE DOOR IS ALSO NOW STARTING TO COME AJAR WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE INTERIOR LIGHTS AND DOOR AJAR LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD TO ENGAGE. WE ARE WORRIED THE DOOR COULD PHYSICALLY COME OPEN WHILE DRIVING ENDANGERING THE CHILDREN IN THE BACK. WE PURCHASED THIS CAR IN 2018 AND HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE FROM THE BEGINNING OF OUR OWNERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND WE HAVE JUST KEPT THE CAR IN THE GARAGE TO KEEP IT COOL, HOWEVER IT IS BECOMING MORE OF AN ISSUE AND THE DOOR WILL RANDOMLY COME AJAR NOW WHILE DRIVING.
Corrective Action:
OUR PASSENGER SIDE SLIDER DOOR, DOES NOT FULLY CLOSE AND CREATES A CLICKING NOISE WHEN CLOSING. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN THE TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE IS WARM AND THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING. IF WE KEEP THE CAR IN THE GARAGE IT DOES NOT HAPPEN. THE DOOR IS ALSO NOW STARTING TO COME AJAR WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE INTERIOR LIGHTS AND DOOR AJAR LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD TO ENGAGE. WE ARE WORRIED THE DOOR COULD PHYSICALLY COME OPEN WHILE DRIVING ENDANGERING THE CHILDREN IN THE BACK. WE PURCHASED THIS CAR IN 2018 AND HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE FROM THE BEGINNING OF OUR OWNERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND WE HAVE JUST KEPT THE CAR IN THE GARAGE TO KEEP IT COOL, HOWEVER IT IS BECOMING MORE OF AN ISSUE AND THE DOOR WILL RANDOMLY COME AJAR NOW WHILE DRIVING.
Additional Notes:
OUR PASSENGER SIDE SLIDER DOOR, DOES NOT FULLY CLOSE AND CREATES A CLICKING NOISE WHEN CLOSING. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN THE TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE IS WARM AND THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING. IF WE KEEP THE CAR IN THE GARAGE IT DOES NOT HAPPEN. THE DOOR IS ALSO NOW STARTING TO COME AJAR WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE INTERIOR LIGHTS AND DOOR AJAR LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD TO ENGAGE. WE ARE WORRIED THE DOOR COULD PHYSICALLY COME OPEN WHILE DRIVING ENDANGERING THE CHILDREN IN THE BACK. WE PURCHASED THIS CAR IN 2018 AND HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE FROM THE BEGINNING OF OUR OWNERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND WE HAVE JUST KEPT THE CAR IN THE GARAGE TO KEEP IT COOL, HOWEVER IT IS BECOMING MORE OF AN ISSUE AND THE DOOR WILL RANDOMLY COME AJAR NOW WHILE DRIVING.
Mfg Campaign: 11339677
Recall Date: Jul 16, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
SLIDING DOOR ACTUATORS FAIL OFTEN ON TOWN & COUNTRY VANS. MY FAMILY HAS OWNED THREE DIFFERENT MODEL YEARS IN THE PAST 10 YEARS, AND EACH ONE HAS HAD THE SLIDING DOOR ACTUATORS REPLACED. WHEN THEY FAIL, THEY ARE EITHER STUCK TO THE OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION, SO IF OPEN YOU CANNOT MANUALLY LOCK YOUR CAR DOOR, AND IF CLOSED (LOCKED) YOU CANNOT UNLOCK IT OR OPEN THE DOOR. THIS COULD BE A SAFETY CONCERN IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED AND THE ONLY DOOR TO GET OUT WAS STUCK IN THE LOCKED POSITION.
Corrective Action:
SLIDING DOOR ACTUATORS FAIL OFTEN ON TOWN & COUNTRY VANS. MY FAMILY HAS OWNED THREE DIFFERENT MODEL YEARS IN THE PAST 10 YEARS, AND EACH ONE HAS HAD THE SLIDING DOOR ACTUATORS REPLACED. WHEN THEY FAIL, THEY ARE EITHER STUCK TO THE OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION, SO IF OPEN YOU CANNOT MANUALLY LOCK YOUR CAR DOOR, AND IF CLOSED (LOCKED) YOU CANNOT UNLOCK IT OR OPEN THE DOOR. THIS COULD BE A SAFETY CONCERN IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED AND THE ONLY DOOR TO GET OUT WAS STUCK IN THE LOCKED POSITION.
Additional Notes:
SLIDING DOOR ACTUATORS FAIL OFTEN ON TOWN & COUNTRY VANS. MY FAMILY HAS OWNED THREE DIFFERENT MODEL YEARS IN THE PAST 10 YEARS, AND EACH ONE HAS HAD THE SLIDING DOOR ACTUATORS REPLACED. WHEN THEY FAIL, THEY ARE EITHER STUCK TO THE OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION, SO IF OPEN YOU CANNOT MANUALLY LOCK YOUR CAR DOOR, AND IF CLOSED (LOCKED) YOU CANNOT UNLOCK IT OR OPEN THE DOOR. THIS COULD BE A SAFETY CONCERN IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED AND THE ONLY DOOR TO GET OUT WAS STUCK IN THE LOCKED POSITION.
Mfg Campaign: 11339783
Recall Date: Jul 16, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
THE CAR IS 4 YEARS OLD AND THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS STUCK IN THE LOCKED POSITION AND WILL NOT UNLOCK AND CANNOT BE OPENED. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR FIRE NO ONE WILL BE ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE CAR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE
Corrective Action:
THE CAR IS 4 YEARS OLD AND THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS STUCK IN THE LOCKED POSITION AND WILL NOT UNLOCK AND CANNOT BE OPENED. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR FIRE NO ONE WILL BE ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE CAR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE
Additional Notes:
THE CAR IS 4 YEARS OLD AND THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS STUCK IN THE LOCKED POSITION AND WILL NOT UNLOCK AND CANNOT BE OPENED. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR FIRE NO ONE WILL BE ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE CAR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE
Mfg Campaign: 11339527
Recall Date: Jul 15, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THE CAR IS 4 YEARS OLD AND THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS STUCK IN THE LOCKED POSITION AND WILL NOT UNLOCK AND CANNOT BE OPENED. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR FIRE NO ONE WILL BE ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE CAR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE
Corrective Action:
THE CAR IS 4 YEARS OLD AND THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS STUCK IN THE LOCKED POSITION AND WILL NOT UNLOCK AND CANNOT BE OPENED. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR FIRE NO ONE WILL BE ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE CAR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE
Additional Notes:
THE CAR IS 4 YEARS OLD AND THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS STUCK IN THE LOCKED POSITION AND WILL NOT UNLOCK AND CANNOT BE OPENED. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR FIRE NO ONE WILL BE ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE CAR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE
Mfg Campaign: 11339527
Recall Date: Jul 15, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MOVING OFF FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO EXCEED 10 MPH WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. ZEIGLER CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF PLAINWELL (1186 M-89, PLAINWELL, MI 49080) AND ZEIGLER CHRYSLER DODGE RAM (3939 STADIUM DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008) WERE CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE CONTACT LINKED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V461000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MOVING OFF FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO EXCEED 10 MPH WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. ZEIGLER CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF PLAINWELL (1186 M-89, PLAINWELL, MI 49080) AND ZEIGLER CHRYSLER DODGE RAM (3939 STADIUM DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008) WERE CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE CONTACT LINKED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V461000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MOVING OFF FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO EXCEED 10 MPH WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. ZEIGLER CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF PLAINWELL (1186 M-89, PLAINWELL, MI 49080) AND ZEIGLER CHRYSLER DODGE RAM (3939 STADIUM DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008) WERE CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE CONTACT LINKED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V461000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11339553
Recall Date: Jul 15, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS STUCK IN THE LOCKED/CLOSED POSITION. I TRIED TO OPEN IT WITH MY KEY, THE BUTTONS ABOVE THE REAR-VIEW MIRROR, AND MANUALLY WITH NO LUCK. TOOK TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT THEY FIX REGULARLY, BUT THERE IS NOT RECALL. I JUST FIXED THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LESS THAT A YEAR AGO, AND NOW I AM DEALING WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE. IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENGY/ACCIDENT, HOW ARE MY KIDS SUPPOSED TO GET OUT A A VAN WITH A DOOR THAT WILL NOT OPEN MANUALLY? IT IS ONLY A 2016.
Corrective Action:
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS STUCK IN THE LOCKED/CLOSED POSITION. I TRIED TO OPEN IT WITH MY KEY, THE BUTTONS ABOVE THE REAR-VIEW MIRROR, AND MANUALLY WITH NO LUCK. TOOK TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT THEY FIX REGULARLY, BUT THERE IS NOT RECALL. I JUST FIXED THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LESS THAT A YEAR AGO, AND NOW I AM DEALING WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE. IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENGY/ACCIDENT, HOW ARE MY KIDS SUPPOSED TO GET OUT A A VAN WITH A DOOR THAT WILL NOT OPEN MANUALLY? IT IS ONLY A 2016.
Additional Notes:
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS STUCK IN THE LOCKED/CLOSED POSITION. I TRIED TO OPEN IT WITH MY KEY, THE BUTTONS ABOVE THE REAR-VIEW MIRROR, AND MANUALLY WITH NO LUCK. TOOK TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT THEY FIX REGULARLY, BUT THERE IS NOT RECALL. I JUST FIXED THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LESS THAT A YEAR AGO, AND NOW I AM DEALING WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE. IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENGY/ACCIDENT, HOW ARE MY KIDS SUPPOSED TO GET OUT A A VAN WITH A DOOR THAT WILL NOT OPEN MANUALLY? IT IS ONLY A 2016.
Mfg Campaign: 11339578
Recall Date: Jul 15, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
BOTH SLIDING DOORS MAKE AWFUL NOISES WHEN OPENING AND SHUTTING. IT IS BY ALL MEANS NOT A SMOOTH GLIDE FOR OPENING AND SHUTTING. SOMETIMES THEY COME TO A CLOSE AND REOPEN ON THEIR OWN. SOMETIMES YOU CAN'T GET THE DOOR TO CLOSE ALL OF THE WAY AND LATCH. THIS IS NOT SAFE WHEN DRIVING. THEY NEED TO BE LOOKED AT AND PUT ON A RECALL.
Corrective Action:
BOTH SLIDING DOORS MAKE AWFUL NOISES WHEN OPENING AND SHUTTING. IT IS BY ALL MEANS NOT A SMOOTH GLIDE FOR OPENING AND SHUTTING. SOMETIMES THEY COME TO A CLOSE AND REOPEN ON THEIR OWN. SOMETIMES YOU CAN'T GET THE DOOR TO CLOSE ALL OF THE WAY AND LATCH. THIS IS NOT SAFE WHEN DRIVING. THEY NEED TO BE LOOKED AT AND PUT ON A RECALL.
Additional Notes:
BOTH SLIDING DOORS MAKE AWFUL NOISES WHEN OPENING AND SHUTTING. IT IS BY ALL MEANS NOT A SMOOTH GLIDE FOR OPENING AND SHUTTING. SOMETIMES THEY COME TO A CLOSE AND REOPEN ON THEIR OWN. SOMETIMES YOU CAN'T GET THE DOOR TO CLOSE ALL OF THE WAY AND LATCH. THIS IS NOT SAFE WHEN DRIVING. THEY NEED TO BE LOOKED AT AND PUT ON A RECALL.
Mfg Campaign: 11339319
Recall Date: Jul 14, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
I LOVE THE TOWN AND COUNTRY VAN, AND THIS IS MY 3TH CAR - MY 2016, I HAVE THIS CAR SINCE NEW, RIGHT NOW IT HAS 80,000 MILES AND 2 WEEKS AGO IT STARTED WITH A LIGHT TICKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE (WHEN ENGINE IS ON IN PARK OR DRIVING), AND NOW IT IS GETTING WORSE OVER THE WEEK - I TOOK MY CAR TO DEALER AND THE COST WILL BE AROUND $1000 USD - DEALER MENTIONED THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE FROM THE MANUFACTURER AND TOO MANY CARS AFFECTED, AND IT BECUSE ON ENGINE PENTASTAR WITH 3.6LTS THE CAMSHAFT HAS A LOOSE ROLLER BALANCING (ORIGINAL PART#: 0518.4296 AH008) WHICH IS DOING THE NOISE - THE PART PRICE IS A COUPLE DOLLAR, BUT THE LABOR IT IS EXPENSIVE) - I NEED YOUR SUPPORT TO FIX THIS ISSUE ON MY CAR
Corrective Action:
I LOVE THE TOWN AND COUNTRY VAN, AND THIS IS MY 3TH CAR - MY 2016, I HAVE THIS CAR SINCE NEW, RIGHT NOW IT HAS 80,000 MILES AND 2 WEEKS AGO IT STARTED WITH A LIGHT TICKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE (WHEN ENGINE IS ON IN PARK OR DRIVING), AND NOW IT IS GETTING WORSE OVER THE WEEK - I TOOK MY CAR TO DEALER AND THE COST WILL BE AROUND $1000 USD - DEALER MENTIONED THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE FROM THE MANUFACTURER AND TOO MANY CARS AFFECTED, AND IT BECUSE ON ENGINE PENTASTAR WITH 3.6LTS THE CAMSHAFT HAS A LOOSE ROLLER BALANCING (ORIGINAL PART#: 0518.4296 AH008) WHICH IS DOING THE NOISE - THE PART PRICE IS A COUPLE DOLLAR, BUT THE LABOR IT IS EXPENSIVE) - I NEED YOUR SUPPORT TO FIX THIS ISSUE ON MY CAR
Additional Notes:
I LOVE THE TOWN AND COUNTRY VAN, AND THIS IS MY 3TH CAR - MY 2016, I HAVE THIS CAR SINCE NEW, RIGHT NOW IT HAS 80,000 MILES AND 2 WEEKS AGO IT STARTED WITH A LIGHT TICKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE (WHEN ENGINE IS ON IN PARK OR DRIVING), AND NOW IT IS GETTING WORSE OVER THE WEEK - I TOOK MY CAR TO DEALER AND THE COST WILL BE AROUND $1000 USD - DEALER MENTIONED THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE FROM THE MANUFACTURER AND TOO MANY CARS AFFECTED, AND IT BECUSE ON ENGINE PENTASTAR WITH 3.6LTS THE CAMSHAFT HAS A LOOSE ROLLER BALANCING (ORIGINAL PART#: 0518.4296 AH008) WHICH IS DOING THE NOISE - THE PART PRICE IS A COUPLE DOLLAR, BUT THE LABOR IT IS EXPENSIVE) - I NEED YOUR SUPPORT TO FIX THIS ISSUE ON MY CAR
Mfg Campaign: 11339073
Recall Date: Jul 13, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
DOORS MAKING BUZZING SOUND WHEN OPENING OR UNLOCKING. NOISE JUST STARTED AFTER OWNING FOR FOUR YEARS.
Corrective Action:
DOORS MAKING BUZZING SOUND WHEN OPENING OR UNLOCKING. NOISE JUST STARTED AFTER OWNING FOR FOUR YEARS.
Additional Notes:
DOORS MAKING BUZZING SOUND WHEN OPENING OR UNLOCKING. NOISE JUST STARTED AFTER OWNING FOR FOUR YEARS.
Mfg Campaign: 11337610
Recall Date: Jul 6, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
AT 61,609 MILES "THE TORQUE CONVERTER CAME APART" RUINING THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN GEAR; WHEN DRIVING IT WOULD NOT STAY IN GEAR. THIS OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE I WAS ON THE ROAD AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT SINCE THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION TO NEEDING A NEW TRANSMISSION, I WAS TOLD THE "COMBO COOLER" ALSO NEEDED REPLACED. *TR
Corrective Action:
AT 61,609 MILES "THE TORQUE CONVERTER CAME APART" RUINING THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN GEAR; WHEN DRIVING IT WOULD NOT STAY IN GEAR. THIS OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE I WAS ON THE ROAD AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT SINCE THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION TO NEEDING A NEW TRANSMISSION, I WAS TOLD THE "COMBO COOLER" ALSO NEEDED REPLACED. *TR
Additional Notes:
AT 61,609 MILES "THE TORQUE CONVERTER CAME APART" RUINING THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN GEAR; WHEN DRIVING IT WOULD NOT STAY IN GEAR. THIS OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE I WAS ON THE ROAD AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT SINCE THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION TO NEEDING A NEW TRANSMISSION, I WAS TOLD THE "COMBO COOLER" ALSO NEEDED REPLACED. *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11331143
Recall Date: Jun 26, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
AT 61,609 MILES "THE TORQUE CONVERTER CAME APART" RUINING THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN GEAR; WHEN DRIVING IT WOULD NOT STAY IN GEAR. THIS OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE I WAS ON THE ROAD AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT SINCE THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION TO NEEDING A NEW TRANSMISSION, I WAS TOLD THE "COMBO COOLER" ALSO NEEDED REPLACED. *TR
Corrective Action:
AT 61,609 MILES "THE TORQUE CONVERTER CAME APART" RUINING THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN GEAR; WHEN DRIVING IT WOULD NOT STAY IN GEAR. THIS OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE I WAS ON THE ROAD AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT SINCE THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION TO NEEDING A NEW TRANSMISSION, I WAS TOLD THE "COMBO COOLER" ALSO NEEDED REPLACED. *TR
Additional Notes:
AT 61,609 MILES "THE TORQUE CONVERTER CAME APART" RUINING THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN GEAR; WHEN DRIVING IT WOULD NOT STAY IN GEAR. THIS OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE I WAS ON THE ROAD AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT SINCE THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION TO NEEDING A NEW TRANSMISSION, I WAS TOLD THE "COMBO COOLER" ALSO NEEDED REPLACED. *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11331143
Recall Date: Jun 26, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
DOOR ACTUATORS ARE DEFECTIVE AND MAKE BUZZING NOISES. AS ACTUATORS CONTINUE TO FAIL, WE FEAR OPERATION OF DOORS COULD ALSO FAIL POSING A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM! MANY PEOPLE ARE REPORTING THE SAME PROBLEM. VERY EXPENSIVE TO FIX. THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEFECT. IT SHOULD BE RESOLVED WITH NEW, NON-DEFECTIVE ACTUATORS BY CHRYSLER. FOR NOW, OUR TOWN & COUNTRY IS STATIONARY WITH ENGINE ON OR OFF WHEN BUZZING SOUNDS, BUT OTHERS HAVE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM WHEN THEIR CHRYSLER IS IN MOTION. IF THE DOORS WERE TO OPEN WHILE TRAVELING, IT COULD BE A DISASTER, AND IF THE DOORS FAIL TO OPEN WHEN NEEDED, IT COULD BE DEADLY! *TR
Corrective Action:
DOOR ACTUATORS ARE DEFECTIVE AND MAKE BUZZING NOISES. AS ACTUATORS CONTINUE TO FAIL, WE FEAR OPERATION OF DOORS COULD ALSO FAIL POSING A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM! MANY PEOPLE ARE REPORTING THE SAME PROBLEM. VERY EXPENSIVE TO FIX. THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEFECT. IT SHOULD BE RESOLVED WITH NEW, NON-DEFECTIVE ACTUATORS BY CHRYSLER. FOR NOW, OUR TOWN & COUNTRY IS STATIONARY WITH ENGINE ON OR OFF WHEN BUZZING SOUNDS, BUT OTHERS HAVE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM WHEN THEIR CHRYSLER IS IN MOTION. IF THE DOORS WERE TO OPEN WHILE TRAVELING, IT COULD BE A DISASTER, AND IF THE DOORS FAIL TO OPEN WHEN NEEDED, IT COULD BE DEADLY! *TR
Additional Notes:
DOOR ACTUATORS ARE DEFECTIVE AND MAKE BUZZING NOISES. AS ACTUATORS CONTINUE TO FAIL, WE FEAR OPERATION OF DOORS COULD ALSO FAIL POSING A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM! MANY PEOPLE ARE REPORTING THE SAME PROBLEM. VERY EXPENSIVE TO FIX. THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEFECT. IT SHOULD BE RESOLVED WITH NEW, NON-DEFECTIVE ACTUATORS BY CHRYSLER. FOR NOW, OUR TOWN & COUNTRY IS STATIONARY WITH ENGINE ON OR OFF WHEN BUZZING SOUNDS, BUT OTHERS HAVE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM WHEN THEIR CHRYSLER IS IN MOTION. IF THE DOORS WERE TO OPEN WHILE TRAVELING, IT COULD BE A DISASTER, AND IF THE DOORS FAIL TO OPEN WHEN NEEDED, IT COULD BE DEADLY! *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11330585
Recall Date: Jun 24, 2020
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
WHEN EVER THE REAR LEFT SLIDING DOOR LOCKS OR UNLOCKS, THERE IS A VERY LOUD BUZZING SOUND. *TR
Corrective Action:
WHEN EVER THE REAR LEFT SLIDING DOOR LOCKS OR UNLOCKS, THERE IS A VERY LOUD BUZZING SOUND. *TR
Additional Notes:
WHEN EVER THE REAR LEFT SLIDING DOOR LOCKS OR UNLOCKS, THERE IS A VERY LOUD BUZZING SOUND. *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11329206
Recall Date: Jun 16, 2020
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