Vehicle recall 16V300000 · May 16, 2016
Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country
The nuts on the third row seatbacks were incorrectly torqued and may become loose.
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 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured March 16, 2016, to March 17, 2016. The nuts on the third row seatbacks were incorrectly torqued and may become loose.
- Consequence
- If the third row seatback becomes loose, it may separate from the seat frame, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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. Chrysler's number for this recall is S37.
- 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
- 16V300000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 16, 2016
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Manufacturer campaign
- S37
- Owner notification
- July 1, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 99
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Mid/rear assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chrysler Town and Country (2016): 2016
- Dodge Grand Caravan (2016): 2016
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