DODGE JOURNEY 2013: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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
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.
Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
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.
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.