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2015 Chrysler 200 · Steering & suspension

Suspension component may fail

Due to an insufficient weld, the rear shocks may detach from the vehicle at one end and possibly damage other chassis components, the tire or result in reduced braking.

Covered model years
2015
Evidence level
Official safety recall
Source review date
August 3, 2026
Jurisdiction
United States
Record ID
chrysler-200-nhtsa-14v392000

Safety instructions

Do not keep driving when…

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  • The vehicle shows the failure described in the recall or a warning that affects safe control
  • The manufacturer or recall notice gives an immediate instruction that conflicts with continued driving

What the source says

The documented condition

NHTSA campaign 14V392000 includes certain 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jeep Cherokee and Ram 1500 and 2015 Chrysler 200 vehicles. Due to an insufficient weld, the rear shocks may detach from the vehicle at one end and possibly damage other chassis components, the tire or result in reduced braking. Damage to the tire or reduced braking increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

Source component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

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Symptoms and vehicle scope

Words owners may use

  • clunk from suspension
  • car feels unstable
  • wheel alignment keeps changing
  • knocking over bumps
  • suspension part broke
  • car pulls to one side

Symptoms in the record

  • Noise, looseness, changed handling or uneven tyre wear may appear, depending on the component
  • An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
  • Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails

Vehicles and limits

  • 2015 Chrysler 200
  • NHTSA campaign 14V392000
  • The manufacturer filing lists 20,347 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
  • VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle

Manufacturer position

What the official procedure directs

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shocks and replace any affected ones, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P37.

Mileage context

Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

Original evidence

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NHTSA safety recall · 14V392000 · Jul 2, 2014

Official campaign record for Chrysler 200

NHTSA campaign data lists the defect, safety consequence and manufacturer remedy. The manufacturer filing lists 20,347 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.

Repair paths and safe checks

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Official repair pathAuthorised dealer · Confirm with VIN

Use the official recall remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shocks and replace any affected ones, free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P37.

Boundary

Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.

Safe owner checkBasic check · 5 minutes

Check the complete VIN before arranging work

Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.

Boundary

A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.

Record reviewed in the source on August 3, 2026. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.

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When a car is unsafe

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Why symptoms overlap

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