Electronic stability control (ESC)Recall 15V-675 · 2012–2015 Dodge Journey
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 15V-675 covers 275,187 2012–2015 Dodge Journey for a electronic stability control (esc) problem, reported to NHTSA on October 19, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 71% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V675000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured April 21, 2012, to April 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the wiring harness for the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module and leak into the module, disabling the ABS and/or the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system.
The risk
If the ABS or ESC is disabled, a loss of vehicle stability could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will seal the ABS wiring harness to prevent water from entering and will replace the ABS module and repair the headlamp and dash wiring harness, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R61.
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
71%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 9,080 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 21, 2012 to April 14, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.