Chrysler Recalls 2010 Dodge and Chrysler Vehicles for Ignition Key Defect
Chrysler is recalling approximately 195,798 model year 2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town & Country vehicles because the ignition key may shift, causing the engine to shut off while driving.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the engine shuts off while driving, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town & Country vehicles manufactured between August 3, 2009, and June 17, 2010. The recall involves approximately 195,798 vehicles.
The defect involves the ignition system, where the key may inadvertently shift from the run position to the accessory position while the vehicle is being driven. This displacement causes the engine to shut off, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the WIN modules free of charge. The safety recall was expected to begin during July 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- DODGE, CHRYSLER JOURNEY AWD, TOWN AND COUNTRY, GRAND CARAVAN
- Brand
- DODGE
- Manufacturer
- CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Passenger Vehicle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 195,798
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (3)
- JOURNEY AWD
- TOWN AND COUNTRY
- GRAND CARAVAN
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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