Air bags: frontalRecall 17V-432 · 2011–2015 Dodge Journey
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 17V-432 covers 363,480 2011–2015 Dodge Journey for a air bags: frontal problem, reported to NHTSA on July 7, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 57% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V432000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
The 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.
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
57%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 14,214 vehicles were listed as unreachable.