DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2008: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V047000

Make Model Year
DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2008
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-12-06 2016-01-29 2016-01-29

Production Dates: 2007-06-18 - 2008-08-31

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: S07

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 110482

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.