Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 16V-461 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 16V-461 covers 26,298 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on June 24, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 85% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V461000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured August 15, 2016, to April 15, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.
The risk
If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S44.
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
85%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 168 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 31, 2015 to April 18, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.