2016 Chrysler Town and Country, 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Recall: In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the hood striker may…
NHTSA campaign 15V595000 · Latches/locks/linkages · filed Sep 24, 2015 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 19, 2015 to August 27, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that attach the hood striker may loosen and, as a result, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving.
The risk
If the hood opens while driving, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install new hood striker bolts with the proper torque, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's recall number is R53.
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
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysler | Town and Country | 2016 |
| Dodge | Grand Caravan | 2016 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 15V595000 (manufacturer number R53). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.