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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The driver's frontal airbag wiring harness inside the steering wheel can become chafed and short circuit. When this happens, the driver's airbag may deploy without warning, which increases the risk of a crash or injury to the driver.
An authorized dealer will inspect the airbag wiring inside the steering wheel and replace it if needed. A protective cover will also be installed. Owners will be notified, and all repairs are free of charge.
You can contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 with questions. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your Dodge Journey is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Dodge Journey | 20112012201320142015 |
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