Air bags: frontalRecall 16V-047 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 16V-047 covers 110,482 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a air bags: frontal problem, reported to NHTSA on January 29, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 29% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V047000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured December 31, 2007, to August 31, 2008, 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured June 18, 2007, to August 31, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
The risk
If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Additionally, the air bags may inadvertently deploy, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S07.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
29%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 14,408 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 18, 2007 to August 31, 2008. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.