DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2013: AIR BAGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V283000

Make Model Year
DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-09-11 2013-07-02 2013-07-05

Production Dates: 2012-05-10 - 2013-06-07

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: N44

Component: AIR BAGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 224264

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and RAM C/V Tradesman vehicles manufactured May 10, 2012, through June 7, 2013. A software error may result in the opposite side airbags deploying from the collision point "a left side impact would deploy the right side airbags and vice versa".

Consequence

In the event of a crash, the wrong side airbags could deploy leaving the occupant with no airbag protection at the point of impact, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the occupant restraint control module, free of charge. The recall began during September 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N44.

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.