The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V396000·Announced 2020-07-07

Chrysler and Dodge Vehicles Recalled for Steering Wheel Emblem Hazard

Chrysler is recalling specific Town and Country, Grand Caravan, and Nitro models because a loose steering wheel emblem could become a projectile during air bag deployment.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where projectiles from the steering wheel could cause injury during air bag deployment, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles, as well as 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. The recall involves approximately 925,239 vehicles.

The defect involves a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. In the event of a driver air bag deployment, the loose emblem or its securing nuts could become projectiles, which increases the risk of injury to the driver.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover free of charge. The recall began on February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CHRYSLER, DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY, NITRO, GRAND CARAVAN
Brand
CHRYSLER
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag / Steering Wheel
Hazard
Affected units
925,239

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)

  • TOWN AND COUNTRY
  • NITRO
  • GRAND CARAVAN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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