Chrysler Town And Country recall: Visibility:windshield
Official safety recall 16V044000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge Grand Caravan | 2014 | United States |
| Dodge Grand Caravan | 2015 | United States |
| Chrysler Town And Country | 2015 | United States |
| Chrysler Town And Country | 2016 | United States |
The problem
FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town and Country, and 2014-2015 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 16, 2014, to December 5, 2015. The windshield on the affected vehicles may have been installed using expired urethane primer, allowing the windshield to become displaced in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
If the windshield dislodges during a crash, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
The official remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S02.