NHTSA recall 16V461000
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 | 16V461000 |
| Manufacturer's number | S44 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Reported | 2016-06-24 |
| Owners notified | 2016-08-18 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Units potentially affected | 26298 |
| Report | Quarterly report 6, for 2017 quarter 4 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2018-01-16 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 26298 |
| Reported remedied | 22481 (85%) |
| Reported unreachable | 168 |
| Reported removed | 8 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2017 quarter 4, 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 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.
What can happen
If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
| 2015 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY | Built 2015-07-31 to 2016-04-18. |
|---|---|
| 2016 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY | Built 2015-07-31 to 2016-04-18. |
| 2015 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN | Built 2015-07-31 to 2016-04-18. |
| 2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN | Built 2015-07-31 to 2016-04-18. |
| 2016 DODGE JOURNEY | Built 2015-08-17 to 2016-01-29. |
| 2016 RAM PROMASTER | Built 2015-08-15 to 2016-04-15. |
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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| V51 | 2022-12-19. Service bulletin. Customer Satisfaction Notification V51 Reprogram Powertrain Control Module |
| S1121000006RevA | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. (Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns |
| 68192621A | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. Transmission - Pan, Pan Gasket |
| 04753183A | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. Transmission, Oil Pump, Torque Convertor, and Flexplate |
| 9004509 | 2022-05-31. Service bulletin. Oil Filter If a Mopar Oil Filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils. Recommended Brands: Wix, Purolator, and NapaGold |
| 18-069-16REV | 2021-05-24. Service bulletin. PCM replacement. |
| S1121000006 Rev. | 2020-09-28. Service bulletin. (Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns |
| 18-001-15 | 2018-11-19. Service bulletin. Flash: 3.6L Diagnostic And System Improvements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with update software. The customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC): ? U0140 Lost Communication With Body Control Module. Attempting to clear the DTC may be unsuccessful. ? P0300 Multiple Cylinder Misfire, sets at idle on a cold engine. ? P000A Bank 1 Camshaft 1 Position Slow Response. ? P000B Bank 1 Camshaft 2 Position Slow Response. ? P000C Bank 2 Camshaft 1 Position Slow Response. ? P000D Bank 2 Camshaft 2 Position Slow Response. |
| 18-011-16 | 2018-06-18. Service bulletin. Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may find that the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) have been set: 2.4L Engines (Sales Code ED3 or ED7) · P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. · P030X - Cylinder X Misfire Improvements when P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit) is present. · P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak. · P1607 - PCM Internal Shutdown Timer Slow Rationality. · P2610 - PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance. 3.6L Engine (Sales Code ERB) · P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit. · P0456 - EVAP System Small Leak. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.