2011–2015 Dodge Journey recall: engine
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The risk
If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V431000
- Manufacturer recall #
- R32
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Vehicles affected
- 145,379
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Owner phone
- 1-800-853-1403
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 15, 2015
- Built
- Jul 19, 2010 – May 26, 2015
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.