CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2016

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

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These 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)
NHTSA Campaign: 17V824000 SAFETY RECALL
61.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 21, 2017
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:
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local CHRYSLER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: T82
Notice Date: Feb 14, 2018
Recall Date: Dec 21, 2017
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 16V461000 SAFETY RECALL
26.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 24, 2016
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:
If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local CHRYSLER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: S44
Notice Date: Aug 18, 2016
Recall Date: Jun 24, 2016
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 16V300000 SAFETY RECALL
99 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 16, 2016
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:
If the third row seatback becomes loose, it may separate from the seat frame, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will re-torque the third row seatback nuts, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S37.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local CHRYSLER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: S37
Notice Date: Jul 1, 2016
Recall Date: May 16, 2016
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 16V044000 SAFETY RECALL
184 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jan 28, 2016
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:
If the windshield dislodges during a crash, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S02.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local CHRYSLER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: S02
Notice Date: Mar 4, 2016
Recall Date: Jan 28, 2016
Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
NHTSA Campaign: 15V595000 SAFETY RECALL
1.6K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 24, 2015
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:
If the hood opens while driving, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install new hood striker bolts with the proper torque, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is R53.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local CHRYSLER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: R53
Notice Date: Oct 22, 2015
Recall Date: Sep 24, 2015

Consumer Complaints

645 Complaints
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 10899702 Other
Aug 31, 2016
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON AUGUST 3, 2016 AND WAS DELIVERED TO THE CUSTOMER ON AUGUST 4, 2016. THE CONTACT LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE VIN HAD AN INCOMPLETE RECALL AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY, NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V461000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON AUGUST 3, 2016 AND WAS DELIVERED TO THE CUSTOMER ON AUGUST 4, 2016. THE CONTACT LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE VIN HAD AN INCOMPLETE RECALL AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY, NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V461000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON AUGUST 3, 2016 AND WAS DELIVERED TO THE CUSTOMER ON AUGUST 4, 2016. THE CONTACT LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE VIN HAD AN INCOMPLETE RECALL AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY, NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V461000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 10899702
Notice Date: Aug 31, 2016
Recall Date: Aug 31, 2016
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 10899840 Other
Aug 31, 2016
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

ON JULY 30, 2016 I WAS SOLD A MINI-VAN WHICH HAD A RECALL ISSUED 2 DAYS PRIOR, ON JULY 28TH. THE DEALER HAS REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY SOLD ME A VEHICLE WITH AN ACTIVE POWER TRAIN DEFECT.

Corrective Action:

ON JULY 30, 2016 I WAS SOLD A MINI-VAN WHICH HAD A RECALL ISSUED 2 DAYS PRIOR, ON JULY 28TH. THE DEALER HAS REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY SOLD ME A VEHICLE WITH AN ACTIVE POWER TRAIN DEFECT.

Additional Notes:

ON JULY 30, 2016 I WAS SOLD A MINI-VAN WHICH HAD A RECALL ISSUED 2 DAYS PRIOR, ON JULY 28TH. THE DEALER HAS REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY SOLD ME A VEHICLE WITH AN ACTIVE POWER TRAIN DEFECT.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 10899840
Notice Date: Aug 31, 2016
Recall Date: Aug 31, 2016
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 10898172 Other
Aug 24, 2016
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V461000 (POWER TRAIN) AND ATTEMPTED TO SCHEDULE A RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIR WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE EARLIEST REPAIR WOULD BE SEPTEMBER 9, 2016. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED AND WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A MORE REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V461000 (POWER TRAIN) AND ATTEMPTED TO SCHEDULE A RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIR WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE EARLIEST REPAIR WOULD BE SEPTEMBER 9, 2016. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED AND WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A MORE REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V461000 (POWER TRAIN) AND ATTEMPTED TO SCHEDULE A RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIR WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE EARLIEST REPAIR WOULD BE SEPTEMBER 9, 2016. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED AND WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A MORE REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 10898172
Notice Date: Aug 24, 2016
Recall Date: Aug 24, 2016
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 10894435 Other
Aug 9, 2016
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V461000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V461000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V461000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 10894435
Notice Date: Aug 9, 2016
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2016
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Campaign: 10864006 Other
May 9, 2016
Defect Description:

SEATS

Potential Consequences:

I WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOVE THE SECOND ROW BUCKET SEAT FORWARD. I PULLED ON THE SIDE OF THE SEAT AND THE ENTIRE SEAT FOLDED, INCLUDING THE HEADREST. MY HAND WAS NEAR THE HEADREST, AND WHEN THE HEAD REST CLOSED, MY FINGER WAS CAUGHT UNDER WHERE THE BARS THAT SUPPORT THE HEAD REST AND THE HEAD REST AND THE TIP OF MY FINGER WAS CRUSHED AND FRACTURED. WHEN THE HEADREST CLOSES THE IMPACT IS SO FORCEFUL. I DON'T HAVE A VIN SINCE THIS WAS A RENTAL.

Corrective Action:

I WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOVE THE SECOND ROW BUCKET SEAT FORWARD. I PULLED ON THE SIDE OF THE SEAT AND THE ENTIRE SEAT FOLDED, INCLUDING THE HEADREST. MY HAND WAS NEAR THE HEADREST, AND WHEN THE HEAD REST CLOSED, MY FINGER WAS CAUGHT UNDER WHERE THE BARS THAT SUPPORT THE HEAD REST AND THE HEAD REST AND THE TIP OF MY FINGER WAS CRUSHED AND FRACTURED. WHEN THE HEADREST CLOSES THE IMPACT IS SO FORCEFUL. I DON'T HAVE A VIN SINCE THIS WAS A RENTAL.

Additional Notes:

I WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOVE THE SECOND ROW BUCKET SEAT FORWARD. I PULLED ON THE SIDE OF THE SEAT AND THE ENTIRE SEAT FOLDED, INCLUDING THE HEADREST. MY HAND WAS NEAR THE HEADREST, AND WHEN THE HEAD REST CLOSED, MY FINGER WAS CAUGHT UNDER WHERE THE BARS THAT SUPPORT THE HEAD REST AND THE HEAD REST AND THE TIP OF MY FINGER WAS CRUSHED AND FRACTURED. WHEN THE HEADREST CLOSES THE IMPACT IS SO FORCEFUL. I DON'T HAVE A VIN SINCE THIS WAS A RENTAL.

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER
Mfg Campaign: 10864006
Notice Date: May 9, 2016
Recall Date: May 9, 2016

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