Dodge Journey (2009-2016): Steering
Recall 16V273000 · May 6, 2016 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
8,569
vehicles affected
8,569
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V273000
- Date
- May 6, 2016
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 8,569
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Hydraulic power assist > Hose, piping, and connections
- Model years
- 2009-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 31, 2007, to November 12, 2016. After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist.
What can happen
A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S08.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 8 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V273000?
1 model: Dodge Journey (2009-2016), about 8,569 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V273000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S08.
What can happen?
A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, 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.