NHTSA Recall 14V373000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V373000; Date: Jun. 26, 2014
If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the off or accessory position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Chrysler Town And Country; 2009 Chrysler Town And Country; 2010 Chrysler Town And Country; 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan; 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan; 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan; 2009 Dodge Journey; 2010 Dodge Journey
Component: Electrical System:ignition:switch
Manufactured by: Chrysler Group Llc
Affected Units:: 722,705
Recall Summary:
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge grand caravan and Chrysler town and country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
How to Fix:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key fobs, free of charge. The recall began on may 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is r03. Note: this is an expansion of recall 11v-139.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 26, 2015
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