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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 09V046📅 Feb 4, 2009

2009 Chrysler Town AND Country & 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Chrysler is recalling 6,138 my 2009 Town AND Country AND dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. Unused electrical connectors for the blind spot detection system may become corroded AND could short circuit, which CAN cause a variety of conditions.

💥 The risk

If the fuse for this circuit does not blow, the connectors could overheat AND potentially catch fire.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will seal the power circuit at the subject connector AND replace the fuse for this circuit if necessary free of charge. The recall began on march 9, 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
09V046000
Manufacturer recall #
J01
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER LLC
Vehicles affected
6,138
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Owner phone
1-800-853-1403
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 9, 2009
Built
Jun 23, 2008 – Dec 16, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Chrysler recall no. J01.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 09V046 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 09V046?

2009 Chrysler Town AND Country & 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. 6,138 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Chrysler dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-853-1403.