NHTSA Recall 17V432000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V432000; Date: Jul. 7, 2017
Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Dodge Journey; 2012 Dodge Journey; 2013 Dodge Journey; 2014 Dodge Journey; 2015 Dodge Journey
Component: Air Bags:frontal
Manufactured by: Chrysler (fca Us Llc)
Affected Units:: 363,480
Recall Summary:
Chrysler (fca us LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Dodge journey vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy if the air bag wiring harness gets chafed within the steering wheel and short circuits.
How to Fix:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary. A protective cover will also be installed. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is t47.
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: Aug 28, 2017
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