NHTSA Recall 10V008000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V008000; Date: Jan. 11, 2010
If the front crash sensors become inoperative, the driver is immediately alerted by illumination of the airbag warning light and the vehicle should be promptly serviced. Until the vehicle is repaired, the airbags may not provide the enhanced protection in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Chrysler Town And Country; 2006 Chrysler Town And Country; 2005 Dodge Caravan; 2006 Dodge Caravan; 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan; 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan
Component: Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module
Manufactured by: Chrysler Group Llc
Affected Units:: 308,950
Recall Summary:
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 Dodge caravan, grand caravan and Chrysler town & country vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, alaska and the district of columbia. The front crash sensors may crack under certain environmental conditions and allow water to enter into the sensor. This can cause the sensor to become inoperative and illuminate the airbag warning light. These sensors were added to enhance the performance of the airbag system in certain frontal crashes.
How to Fix:
Chrysler will replace the front airbag sensors with a new design. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety improvement campaign will begin during June 2010. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Recall Notes:
Chrysler's campaign number is j38. Chrysler has not decided that this is a defect related to motor vehicle safety. However, Chrysler has informed NHTSA that it will provide the modifications described above at no cost.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 19, 2010
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