NHTSA campaign 16V589000 · Chrysler campaign S59
Chrysler Recall 16V-589: Improperly Torqued Fasteners
NHTSA recall 16V589000 (Chrysler campaign S59) was reported by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) on August 10, 2016, with 192 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Chrysler 200 for the 2016 model year. Owners were notified on September 2, 2016, per NHTSA.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
Is my vehicle included?
This page lists, by model year, the vehicles NHTSA's recall record names for campaign 16V589000 in the model years try.vin imports (1995 and later); NHTSA's own record can list more. A model year on the list doesn't mean every vehicle of that year is included, and some may already have been repaired.
To see whether a specific vehicle is included and still needs the repair, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V589000 (also written 16V-589 or 16V589)
- Filed by
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Chrysler campaign number
- S59
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 192 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Steering
- Owners notified
Repair completion: 89.01% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
NHTSA cautions against comparing completion rates across recalls or manufacturers. How try.vin reads them.
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 16V589000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
Chrysler
Chrysler 200
- 2016 · Vehicles built May 24, 2016 – May 25, 2016 (per NHTSA)
NHTSA's recall notice
As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 16V589000.
Defect description
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chrysler 200 vehicles manufactured May 24, 2016, to May 25, 2016. Multiple chassis fastener joints may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
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.
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 16V589000
Campaign details come from NHTSA's recall files, which try.vin imports once a day. The plain-language subject and the completion rate come from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Recalls Data dataset. How try.vin reads recall data.