The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·16V300000·Announced 2016-05-16

Chrysler Recalls 2016 Minivans for Loose Third Row Seatback Nuts

Chrysler is recalling 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and Town and Country minivans because third row seatback nuts may be loose, posing an injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a seatback may separate, increasing the risk of injury. Per the rubric, structural vehicle defects are classified as Severe (4), but the source explicitly states no injuries have been reported, and the hazard is currently theoretical, capping the score at High (3).

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles. The recall covers vehicles manufactured between March 16, 2016, and March 17, 2016. The defect involves the nuts on the third row seatbacks, which were incorrectly torqued and may become loose.

If the third row seatback becomes loose, it may separate from the seat frame, increasing the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

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 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
Hazard
Affected units
99

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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