NHTSA recall 15V431000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 15V431000 |
| Manufacturer's number | R32 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Reported | 2015-07-07 |
| Owners notified | 2015-10-15 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Units potentially affected | 145379 |
| Report | Quarterly report 6, for 2017 quarter 1 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2017-04-11 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 145379 |
| Reported remedied | 99907 (68%) |
| Reported unreachable | 5956 |
| Reported removed | 36 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2017 quarter 1, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
The 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.
| 2011 DODGE JOURNEY | Built 2010-07-19 to 2015-05-26. |
|---|---|
| 2012 DODGE JOURNEY | Built 2010-07-19 to 2015-05-26. |
| 2013 DODGE JOURNEY | Built 2010-07-19 to 2015-05-26. |
| 2014 DODGE JOURNEY | Built 2010-07-19 to 2015-05-26. |
| 2015 DODGE JOURNEY | Built 2010-07-19 to 2015-05-26. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| U67 Combo Rev11 | 2026-07-02. Warranty extension. Emissions Recall U67 - Catalytic Converter Efficiency - Dealer Notification (Revision 11) |
|---|---|
| 103617 | 2025-04-01. Service bulletin. STARTER - ENGINE |
| 9003357A | 2024-01-02. Service bulletin. ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) For all 2014MY replace the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA). For any other MY review and follow instructions from the latest STAR Online S1809000007 available on Dealer Connect. Also, consider the following: 1) Remove OFA 2) Replace only the oil inlet O-ring and gaskets (seals kit in SOL above). 3) Re-install the OFA. For 2023MY and beyond use black O-ring. For 2022MY and prior use red O-ring. Note: When replacing OFA, it may be necessary to transfer the Oil Temp/Pressure Sensor from the old OFA to the new OFA. |
| 0700723 | 2023-07-31. Service bulletin. Water Quality When Mixed With Engine Coolant |
| 1804823 | 2023-05-30. Service bulletin. wiTECH Small Leak Verification Test (SLVT) - P0456-EVAP SYSTEM SMALL LEAK |
| 9003357a | 2023-04-17. Service bulletin. ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) For all 2014MY replace the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA). For any other MY review and follow instructions from the latest STAR Online S1809000007 available on Dealer Connect. Also, consider the following: 1) Remove OFA 2) Replace only the oil inlet O-ring and gaskets (seals kit in SOL above). 3) Re-install the OFA. For 2023MY and beyond use black O-ring. For 2022MY and prior use red O-ring. Note: When replacing OFA, it may be necessary to transfer the Oil Temp/Pressure Sensor from the old OFA to the new OFA. |
| 9003357 | 2023-04-17. Service bulletin. ADAPTER, Engine Oil Filter (Pentastar V6) For all 2014MY replace the Oil Filter Adapter (OFA). For any other MY (with mileage above 30,000) review and follow instructions from STAR Online S1809000007 REV. C available on Dealer Connect. Also, consider the following: 1) Remove OFA 2) Replace only the oil inlet O-ring and gaskets (seals kit in SOL above). 3) Re-install the OFA. For 2023MY and beyond use black O-ring. For 2022MY and prior use red O-ring. Note: When replacing OFA, it may be necessary to transfer the Oil Temp/Pressure Sensor from the old OFA to the new OFA. |
| U67 | 2023-01-17. Service bulletin. Some of the above-involved vehicles may exceed NOx (Oxides of Nitrogen) emission level standards due to loss of catalytic converter efficiency |
| S2109000004 | 2023-01-17. Service bulletin. Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle. |
| S1809000007 | 2023-01-17. Service bulletin. Customer Complaint May Include Engine Oil Leak Or Consumption |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.