Chrysler 200 (2016) Steering Recall: Loose Fasteners Risk Crash
Chrysler recalls 2016 models with improperly torqued chassis fasteners that could reduce steering and increase crash risk. Owners must have joints inspected and tightened by dealers free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the chassis fastener joints are improperly torqued they may loosen and fail or fall out, reducing steering and handling capability and increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2016 models due to chassis fasteners that may not be tightened properly. This could cause steering issues and increase crash risk. Affected vehicles need dealer inspection to fix the problem. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226696-chrysler-200-2016-steering-recall-loose-fasteners-risk-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226696-chrysler-200-2016-steering-recall-loose-fasteners-risk-crash · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V589000
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“Chrysler 200 (2016) Steering Recall: Loose Fasteners Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226696-chrysler-200-2016-steering-recall-loose-fasteners-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #16V589000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V589000).
Why it’s dangerous
Improperly torqued chassis fastener joints can loosen or fall out, which reduces steering and handling. This increases the risk of a crash during normal driving conditions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Chrysler 200 vehicles made between May 24 and May 25, 2016. Drivers with improper fastener torque are most at risk of reduced steering control.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016 Chrysler 200 was made between May 24 and May 25, 2016. The recall covers specific chassis fastener joints that may not be tightened correctly.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call 1-800-853-1403 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a dealer inspection.
Get Joints Inspected
Dealers will inspect and tighten or replace the fasteners at no cost to fix the issue.
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the joints and tighten or replace the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S59.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 36 days.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Chrysler found that multiple chassis fastener joints may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification during manufacturing.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V589000 (October 8, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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