Vehicle recall 15V431000 · July 7, 2015
2011-2015 Dodge Journey
In the affected vehicles, the engine cover may detach from the engine and contact the exhaust manifold.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V431000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 7, 2015
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Manufacturer campaign
- R32
- Owner notification
- October 15, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 145,379
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicles covered
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