Chrysler Recalls 2008-2009 Minivans and Journey for Air Bag Defect
Chrysler is recalling 110,482 vehicles because corroded air bag control units may fail to deploy or deploy unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.
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 (air bag control unit corrosion) that poses a significant risk of injury or crash due to failure to deploy or inadvertent deployment.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Town and Country, and 2009 Dodge Journey vehicles. The recall affects 110,482 units manufactured between June 18, 2007, and August 31, 2008, for the minivans, and between December 31, 2007, and August 31, 2008, for the Journey.
The defect involves the air bag control units, which may corrode and fail. If the unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Additionally, the air bags may inadvertently deploy, which increases the risk of a crash.
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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- DODGE, CHRYSLER GRAND CARAVAN, TOWN AND COUNTRY, JOURNEY
- Brand
- DODGE
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Category
- Vehicle — Minivan / Crossover
- Affected units
- 110,482
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)
- GRAND CARAVAN
- TOWN AND COUNTRY
- JOURNEY
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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