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NHTSARecalled Sep 24, 2015 · #15V595000

Hood may Open Unexpectedly

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 19, 2015 to August 27, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the hood striker may loosen and, as a result, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving. If the hood opens while driving, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Hood may Open Unexpectedly
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model numbers
2016 Chrysler
UPCs

What you should do

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. Chrysler's recall number is R53.

View the official CPSC notice