Vehicle recall 16V589000 · August 10, 2016
2016 Chrysler 200
Multiple chassis fastener joints may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.
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 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured May 24, 2016, to May 25, 2016. Multiple chassis fastener joints may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.
- Consequence
- If the chassis fastener joints are improperly torqued they may loosen and fail or fall out, reducing steering and handling capability and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the joints and tighten or replace the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S59.
- 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
- 16V589000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 10, 2016
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Manufacturer campaign
- S59
- Owner notification
- September 2, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 192
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure; Suspension; Steering
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chrysler 200 (2016): 2016
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