DODGE JOURNEY 2013: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V432000

Make Model Year
DODGE JOURNEY 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-08-28 2017-07-07 2017-07-11

Production Dates: 2010-10-14 - 2015-04-20

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: T47

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 363480

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling certain 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy if the air bag wiring harness gets chafed within the steering wheel and short circuits.

Consequence

Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary. A protective cover will also be installed. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T47.

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.