Photo source: Chrysler Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling 26,299 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.
If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall was expected to begin on August 18, 2016.
Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S44.
A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years, Jim Limbach covers the federal agencies for ConsumerAffairs. Previously, he was a reporter and news anchor for Associated Press Broadcast Services, where he covered business and consumer news as well as space shots and other major spot news events.
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