NHTSA Campaign 15V431000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC).
NHTSA campaign 15V431000 covers 5 vehicles and concerns the engine and engine cooling:engine. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 19, 2010, to May 26, 2015 and equipped with 2.4L engines. In the affected vehicles, the engine cover may detach from the engine and contact the exhaust manifold.
- The risk
- If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved mounting system for the engine cover, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R32.
- 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.
Reported July 7, 2015
Vehicles covered by 15V431000 (5)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 15V431000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.