CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The air bag control unit in certain vehicles may corrode and fail. If that happens, the front air bags may not deploy in a crash, raising the risk of injury to occupants. The same failure could also cause the air bags to deploy unexpectedly, which could increase the risk of a crash.
If your vehicle is included in this recall, the manufacturer will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will replace the air bag control unit at no cost to you. The recall began on December 6, 2016. You can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403, referencing recall number S07.
Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected, and schedule the free repair with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chrysler Town And Country | 20082009 |
|---|---|
| Dodge Grand Caravan | 20082009 |
| Dodge Journey | 2009 |