NHTSA Campaign Id 15V431000; Date: Jul. 7, 2015
If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
2011 Dodge Journey; 2012 Dodge Journey; 2013 Dodge Journey; 2014 Dodge Journey; 2015 Dodge Journey
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Affected Units:: 145,379
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.
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.
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 15, 2015
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