Seats: mid/rear assemblyRecall 16V-300 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 16V-300 covers 99 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a seats: mid/rear assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on May 16, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 84% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V300000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the third row seatback becomes loose, it may separate from the seat frame, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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
84%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 16, 2016 to March 17, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.