Chrysler Recalls 2016 Minivans for Hood Striker Bolt Issue
Chrysler is recalling 2016 Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans because hood striker bolts may loosen, allowing the hood to open while driving.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (hood striker bolts) that can obstruct the driver's vision and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured between August 19, 2015, and August 27, 2015. The recall involves 1,625 vehicles.
In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the hood striker may loosen. As a result, the hood may open unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven. If the hood opens while driving, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install new hood striker bolts with the proper torque, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- DODGE, CHRYSLER GRAND CARAVAN, TOWN AND COUNTRY
- Brand
- DODGE
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Category
- Vehicle — Minivan
- Affected units
- 1,625
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- GRAND CARAVAN
- TOWN AND COUNTRY
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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