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2011–2015 Dodge Journey Recall: In the affected vehicles, the engine cover may detach from the engine and…

NHTSA campaign 15V431000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Jul 7, 2015 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported
145K
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Risk
Fire
Owner letters
Mailing began Oct 15, 2015

The defect

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.

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The fix — what to do

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.

Affected vehicles

MakeModelModel years
DodgeJourney2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 15V431000 (manufacturer number R32). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.