Air bagsRecall 13V-291 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles
Chrysler Group LLC recall 13V-291 covers 184 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a air bags problem, reported to NHTSA on July 2, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 79% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V291000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured June 11, 2013, through June 12, 2013. The occupant restraint control module (ORC) has incorrect software installed which may adversely affect air bag deployments in collisions. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and No. 214, "Side Impact Protection."
The risk
An air bag that does not deploy, or deploys improperly, may increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N48.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 11, 2013 to June 12, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.