CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- 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.
- Risk
- If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The automatic transmission pump in these vehicles may seize, which can cause a loss of hydraulic pressure in the transmission.
If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this seriously and have the repair completed promptly.
The repair is free. Chrysler will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the transmission pump at no charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403, referencing recall S44. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chrysler Town And Country | 20152016 |
|---|---|
| Dodge Grand Caravan | 20152016 |
| Dodge Journey | 2016 |
| RAM Promaster | 2016 |