CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
- Problem
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
- Risk
- Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
- 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
Some steering wheels may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center. The emblem, or the nuts that secure it inside the driver airbag module, could break free and fly as projectiles if the driver airbag deploys in a crash. That increases the risk of injury.
The remedy is free. Dealers will replace the driver airbag cover with a redesigned cover. Owners will be notified by mail, but you can also contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 and reference recall W09. Check your VIN for open recalls at an authorized dealer or through the NHTSA website.
If you own one of the affected vehicles, schedule the 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 | 200820092010 |
|---|---|
| Dodge Grand Caravan | 200820092010 |
| Dodge Nitro | 20072008200920102011 |