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Electrical System complaints
112 reportsClear category filter35,000 miles · Nov 4, 2017
Electrical SystemEngine
THE ENGINE IN OUR CHRYSLER 200 LOSES OIL AT AN ALARMING RATE. THE CAR EVENTUALLY STALLS AND WILL NOT RESTART. WE ARE TOLD EVERY TIME 'NO OIL SHOWS ON THE DIPSTICK. IT IS AGAIN IN THE SHOP HAVING BEEN TOWED THERE BECAUSE IT LOST SO MUCH OIL IT WOULD NOT START. THE DEALER IS DEFIANT BECAUSE THE GOVERNMENT HAS REFUSED TO ACT AND RE…
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THE ENGINE IN OUR CHRYSLER 200 LOSES OIL AT AN ALARMING RATE. THE CAR EVENTUALLY STALLS AND WILL NOT RESTART. WE ARE TOLD EVERY TIME 'NO OIL SHOWS ON THE DIPSTICK. IT IS AGAIN IN THE SHOP HAVING BEEN TOWED THERE BECAUSE IT LOST SO MUCH OIL IT WOULD NOT START. THE DEALER IS DEFIANT BECAUSE THE GOVERNMENT HAS REFUSED TO ACT AND RECALL THE 2016 FOR THE SAME REASONS THAT PROMPTED A RECALL OF THE 2015 CHRYSLER 200. IS IT GOING TO TAKE CONSUMER FATALITIES BEFORE THE NHSTA ACTS. TECALL THESE CARS NOW !
NHTSA ODI #11043248
41,000 miles · Nov 2, 2017
Electrical SystemEngine
MY CAR CONTINUES TO STALL WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS, LOCKING EVERYTHING UP. I HAVE TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK. PRESS THE STOP ENGINE BUTTON, PLACE MY FOOT IN THE BRAKE, PRESS THE START BUTTON,THE ENGINE WHINES, TRIES TO START, WINDS AGAIN THEN CHUGS A FEW TIMES. AFTER DOING THIS OVER AND OVER AGAIN, THE CAR WILL EVENTUALLY START…
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MY CAR CONTINUES TO STALL WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS, LOCKING EVERYTHING UP. I HAVE TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK. PRESS THE STOP ENGINE BUTTON, PLACE MY FOOT IN THE BRAKE, PRESS THE START BUTTON,THE ENGINE WHINES, TRIES TO START, WINDS AGAIN THEN CHUGS A FEW TIMES. AFTER DOING THIS OVER AND OVER AGAIN, THE CAR WILL EVENTUALLY START. JUST TO DO IT AGAIN. WHEN I BROUGHT MY CAR TO THE DEALER, THEY TOLD MY CAR WAS "ALMOST OUT OF OIL" AFTER WHICH THEY HAD DONE THE LAST OIL CHANGE CLAIMING TO HAVE USED SYNTHETIC OIL. IF THAT WAS THE CASE, HOW DOES A 2016 CAR BURN 4-5 QUARTS OF SYNTHETIC OIL AND THEM NOT BE ABLE TO TELL ME WHY. I SEE THE RECALL FOR 2015 200'S MATCHING EXACTLY WHAT IS HAPPENING TO MY 2016.
NHTSA ODI #11042821
30,798 miles · Sep 22, 2017
Electrical SystemEngineFuel/propulsion System
WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN GOING BETWEEN 15 TO 20 MPH AND THE VEHICLE JUST DIED OUT IN THE TURNING PROCESS.WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER 3 ATTEMPTS
NHTSA ODI #11025113
10,000 miles · May 31, 2017
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 200. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE WARNING SENSOR ILLUMINATED. WHILE INSPECTING UNDER THE HOOD, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT RODENTS HAD CHEWED THROUGH WIRES CONNECTING THE BRAKE FLUID CONTAINER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (ED BOYLE'S DODGE CHRYSLER IN MARIETTA, GA) WHERE THE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHRYSLER 200. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE WARNING SENSOR ILLUMINATED. WHILE INSPECTING UNDER THE HOOD, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT RODENTS HAD CHEWED THROUGH WIRES CONNECTING THE BRAKE FLUID CONTAINER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (ED BOYLE'S DODGE CHRYSLER IN MARIETTA, GA) WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE DAMAGE WAS CONFIRMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
NHTSA ODI #10992488
10,012 miles · May 25, 2017
Electrical SystemService BrakesSteering
RODENTS CHEWED MY WIRES AND BATTERY COVER UNDER THE HOOD OF MY 2016 CHRYSLER 200. ALL MAJOR LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD , BRAKES AND EM ERRORS AND TRANSMISSION FLUID LOW. EFFECTS MY STEERING MINOR
NHTSA ODI #10991700
19,112 miles · May 19, 2017
Electrical SystemEngine
PURCHASED CAR BRAND NEW MAY 2016 SEPTEMBER 2016 DRIVING ON A CITY STREET MY CAR TURNERS OFF WITH A FLASHING SHIFT IN TO PARK ON THE DASH BOARD. DECEMBER 2016 2ND TIME DOING THE SHIFT INTO PARK UPON ENTERING HIGHWAY 16 STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MOVE OUT OF HARMS WAY TO SHIFT INTO PARK. FEBRUARY SAME INCIDENT …
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PURCHASED CAR BRAND NEW MAY 2016 SEPTEMBER 2016 DRIVING ON A CITY STREET MY CAR TURNERS OFF WITH A FLASHING SHIFT IN TO PARK ON THE DASH BOARD. DECEMBER 2016 2ND TIME DOING THE SHIFT INTO PARK UPON ENTERING HIGHWAY 16 STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MOVE OUT OF HARMS WAY TO SHIFT INTO PARK. FEBRUARY SAME INCIDENT ON HIGHWAY 16 RIGHT BEFORE MERGING ON TO INTERSTATE 5 SOUTH. CAR DOESN'T RESTART WHEN PRESSING ENGINE START. I HAVE TO SIT FOR 5-6 MINUTES BEFORE CAR TURNS ON AND THE. DRIVE UNTIL IT ATTEMPTS AGAIN. I E TAKING IT TO THE DEALER THEY DON'T SEE THE PROBLEM AFTER RESETTING THE COMPUTER AND GETTING AN OIL CHANGE CAR STILL TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING. I'VE TAKING IT BACK ON MAY 2017 CAR STILL DOING THE SHIFT INTO PARK LOCKING WHEEL AND TURNING ENGINE OFF. AFTER BEING WITH THE DEALER AGAIN NOT ONLY DOES IT SHIFT INTO PARK IT'S NOW OVER HEATING. I BOUGHT THE CAR AS THE FIRST OWNER WITH 10 MILES
NHTSA ODI #10990569
24,000 miles · Apr 26, 2017
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Engine
PURCHASED MY CAR NEW IIT HAS BEEN ABOUT 8 MONTHS WHILE ENTERING THEY HIGHWAY THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF ON ME AS THE GEAR PANEL FLASHED P FIRST AN AIRBAG FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON THEN EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT THEN TIRE PRESSURE THE WHEEL DID NOT LOCK UP I WAS ABLE TO COAST OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY BECAUSE THERE WAS HEAVY TRAFF…
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PURCHASED MY CAR NEW IIT HAS BEEN ABOUT 8 MONTHS WHILE ENTERING THEY HIGHWAY THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF ON ME AS THE GEAR PANEL FLASHED P FIRST AN AIRBAG FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON THEN EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT THEN TIRE PRESSURE THE WHEEL DID NOT LOCK UP I WAS ABLE TO COAST OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY BECAUSE THERE WAS HEAVY TRAFFIC WHICH IS LIKELY WHAT SAVED ME FROM BEING HIT ALL WARNING LIGHTS WENT OFF AFTER 30 SECONDS EXPECT NOW THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON I WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR AGAIN AND GO HOME I HAVE SINCE TAKEN THE CAR IN AND THEY COULD NOT FIND NOR REPEAT THE PROBLEM AT THE DEALER IF IT WASN'T FOR HEAVY HIGHWAY TRAFFIC I WOULD HAVE BEEN INJURED OR DIED
NHTSA ODI #10980839
27,997 miles · Jan 8, 2017
Electrical SystemPower Train
WENT TO A STORE WITH A HEAVILY SLOPED PARKING LOT. APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 DEGREES. PARKED CAR AND WENT IN SIDE, RETURNED TO THE CAR, STARTED, AND PLACED CAR IN REVERSE, LOOKED BEHIND ME FOR PEDESTRIANS AND NOTICE SOME PEOPLE DOWN A LITTLE WAYS.. PROCEEDED TO CAREFULLY PULL OUT OF THE SLOPPING PARKING SPACE IN REVERSE. APPLIED…
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WENT TO A STORE WITH A HEAVILY SLOPED PARKING LOT. APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 DEGREES. PARKED CAR AND WENT IN SIDE, RETURNED TO THE CAR, STARTED, AND PLACED CAR IN REVERSE, LOOKED BEHIND ME FOR PEDESTRIANS AND NOTICE SOME PEOPLE DOWN A LITTLE WAYS.. PROCEEDED TO CAREFULLY PULL OUT OF THE SLOPPING PARKING SPACE IN REVERSE. APPLIED SLIGHT PRESSURE TO BRAKE PEDAL TO SHIFTED CAR INTO DRIVE. REMOVED FOOT FROM BRAKE TO APPLY FOOT TO GAS PEDAL WITH A LITTLE MORE PRESSURE THAN USUAL DUE TO THE SLOP, TO KEEP CAR FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS.. THE CAR KEEP ROLLING IN REVERSE DUE TO THE DECLINING SLOP OF THE PARKING LOT. CAR DID NOT ENGAGE INTO DRIVE AND THE ENGINE REVVED UP TO HIGH RPMS AND IF NOT FOR A FAST REACTION FROM ME RETURNING MY FOOT TO BRAKE AFTER REALIZING WHAT WAS GOING ON, I COULD OF EASILY RAN INTO THE PEOPLE THAT I NOTICED EARLIER. NOT GOOD! WHEN I PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDDLE TO STOP THE CAR, THE CAR WENT INTO GEAR AND THE CAR SHOOK VIOLENTLY DUE TO THE HIGH RPMS. THE PEOPLE IN THE PARKING LOT WERE ALSO STARTLED. THIS IS THE PRIMARY CAR FOR MY WIFE AND I ASKED HER IF THE CAR HAS NOT GONE INTO GEAR BEFORE. TO MY ASTONISHMENT SHE SAID ONCE. THIS CAR NOW SITS IN THE GARAGE AWAITING THE CHRYSLER DEALER TO PICK IT UP 27,997 MILES. THIS KIND OF PROBLEM COULD EASILY DO HARMFUL BODILY INJURY TO A PEDESTRIANS OR MY WIFE. .
NHTSA ODI #10940391
306 miles · Nov 7, 2016
Electrical SystemEngineVehicle Speed Control
MY CAR WILL DIE WHILE DRIVING OR PUTS ITSELF IN NEUTRAL WHILE ON THE HWY. WE HAVE ALMOST BEEN IN 5 OR MORE ACCIDENTS BECASUE THE CAR BEHIND US HAS NO IDEA MY CAR HAS STOPPED WHILE GOING 65 MPH AND CAR JUST DIES. WE HAVE BEEN IN TOUCH WITH THE DEALER THEY HAVE TRIED FIXING THIS CAR AT LEAST 5 TIMES AS OF NOW WE HAVE HAS THEIR REN…
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MY CAR WILL DIE WHILE DRIVING OR PUTS ITSELF IN NEUTRAL WHILE ON THE HWY. WE HAVE ALMOST BEEN IN 5 OR MORE ACCIDENTS BECASUE THE CAR BEHIND US HAS NO IDEA MY CAR HAS STOPPED WHILE GOING 65 MPH AND CAR JUST DIES. WE HAVE BEEN IN TOUCH WITH THE DEALER THEY HAVE TRIED FIXING THIS CAR AT LEAST 5 TIMES AS OF NOW WE HAVE HAS THEIR RENTAL FOR CAR FOR OVER 35 DAYS MY VEHICLE HAS 19,000 WE BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW. ALSO WOULD LIKE TO GO ON RECORD IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO ME OR MY CHILDREN BECAUSE OF THIS DEFECT I GAVE THE DEALERSHIP MANY CHANCES TO FIX THEY HAVE EVEN CALLED SOMEONE FROM OUT OF TOWN TO FIX AND I'M STILL WAITING I DO NOT WANT TO DIE OR GET INJURED DUE TO THIS PROBLEM ALSO THE PROBLEM STARTED AT 306 MILES AND HAS NOT BEEN FIXED YET
NHTSA ODI #10924828
2,590 miles · Oct 3, 2016
Electrical SystemEnginePower Train
VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC. 2016 CHRYSLER 200 S WITH 2614 MILES...ENGINE WAS WARM. I STEPPED ON THE GAS AND LOST ALL POWER (ELECTRICAL), FOLLOWED BY ENGINE STALL BEHAVIOR, POWER LOSS, STALL BEHAVIOR, THEN TRANSMISSION KNOB LIGHT FLASHES "D" AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SAYS TO SELECT GEAR AGAIN. WAS NEARLY REAR E…
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VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC. 2016 CHRYSLER 200 S WITH 2614 MILES...ENGINE WAS WARM. I STEPPED ON THE GAS AND LOST ALL POWER (ELECTRICAL), FOLLOWED BY ENGINE STALL BEHAVIOR, POWER LOSS, STALL BEHAVIOR, THEN TRANSMISSION KNOB LIGHT FLASHES "D" AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SAYS TO SELECT GEAR AGAIN. WAS NEARLY REAR ENDED AND/OR T-BONED BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. DEALER PERFORMED 4 FLASH UPDATES TODAY.
NHTSA ODI #10913560
Official recalls
2May 17, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
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Electrical System:software
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Electrical System:wiring
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Consequence: If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Aug 10, 2016
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 & remedy
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.
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Structure
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.
Suspension
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.
Steering
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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