Engine and engine cooling: engineRecall 15V-431 · 2011–2015 Dodge Journey
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 15V-431 covers 145,379 2011–2015 Dodge Journey for a engine and engine cooling: engine problem, reported to NHTSA on July 7, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 69% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V431000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
69%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 5,956 vehicles were listed as unreachable.