Recall 16V047000: 2008–2009 Chrysler Town And Country, 2008–2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2009 Dodge Journey
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jan 29, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 110,482
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured December 31, 2007, to August 31, 2008, 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured June 18, 2007, to August 31, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
The risk
If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Additionally, the air bags may inadvertently deploy, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S07.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2008 Chrysler Town And Country
- 2009 Chrysler Town And Country
- 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan
- 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan
- 2009 Dodge Journey
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V047000
- Manufacturer campaign
- S07
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Owner letters
- Dec 6, 2016
- Components
- Air bags:frontal (Airbags)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology