2009 Dodge Journey recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009 dodge Journey vehicles manufacturer from november 1, 2007, through november 7, 2008. The wires within the front door wire harnesses may fatigue and break, which CAN interrupt the circuits for the side impact sensor(s), resulting in an airbag warning lamp illumination and loss of side crash sensing capability.
💥 The risk
In the event of a crash, the side airbag may not deploy, reducing the protection intended for the occupant and increasing the risk of injuries.
🔧 The fix
Chrysler will notify owners and replace the left and right door wiring harnesses free of charge. The safety recall began on february 18, 2011. 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
- 10V658000
- Manufacturer recall #
- K07
- Manufacturer
- CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 64,934
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Owner phone
- 1-800-853-1403
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 18, 2011
- Built
- Nov 1, 2007 – Nov 7, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Chrysler safety recall no. K07.owners 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 .