Visibility: windshieldRecall 16V-044 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 16V-044 covers 184 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a visibility: windshield problem, reported to NHTSA on January 28, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 70% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V044000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
If the windshield dislodges during a crash, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
The fix
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.
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
70%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 16, 2014 to December 5, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.