Hood: latchRecall 15V-595 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 15V-595 covers 1,625 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a hood: latch problem, reported to NHTSA on September 24, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V595000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the hood opens while driving, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 19, 2015 to August 27, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.