Dodge Journey (2011-2015): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 15V431000 · Jul 7, 2015 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
145,379
vehicles affected
145,379
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V431000
- Date
- Jul 7, 2015
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 145,379
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Engine
- Model years
- 2011-2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 19, 2010, to May 26, 2015 and equipped with 2.4L engines. In the affected vehicles, the engine cover may detach from the engine and contact the exhaust manifold.
What can happen
If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved mounting system for the engine cover, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R32.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 5 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V431000?
1 model: Dodge Journey (2011-2015), about 145,379 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V431000?
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved mounting system for the engine cover, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R32.
What can happen?
If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
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.