Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V469000 Reported July 27, 2015

Incorrectly heat treated rear lower control arms

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Suspension · 5,492 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V469000
Manufacturer Campaign
R38
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
5,492
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 27, 2015
Completion Rate
93.63

Defect Summary

Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2015 jeep grand cherokee and dodge durango vehicles manufactured june 12, 2015, to june 20, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with rear lower control arms that may have been incorrectly heat treated. This may cause the rear lower control arm to fracture.

Safety Consequence

If the rear lower control arm fractures it may result in a change in ride height, loss of rear end stability, and reduced braking capabilities, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began july 29, 2015. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is r38. note: this supersedes recall no. 15v-407.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 15V469000 or campaign R38.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V469000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V469000?

NHTSA recall 15V469000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on July 27, 2015. It addresses: Incorrectly heat treated rear lower control arms. The recall affects approximately 5,492 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V469000 or the manufacturer campaign number R38. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.