Vehicle recall 16V461000 · June 24, 2016
Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Town and Country and 2 more models
The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.
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 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured August 15, 2016, to April 15, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.
- Consequence
- If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S44.
- 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
- 16V461000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 24, 2016
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Manufacturer campaign
- S44
- Owner notification
- August 18, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 26,298
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission
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 (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
- Dodge Grand Caravan (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
- Dodge Journey (2016): 2016
- Ram Promaster (2016): 2016
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