Chrysler 200 (2016): Structure
Recall 16V589000 · Aug 10, 2016 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
192
vehicles affected
192
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V589000
- Date
- Aug 10, 2016
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 192
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure; Suspension; Steering
- Model years
- 2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V589000?
1 model: Chrysler 200 (2016), about 192 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V589000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.