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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 16V047📅 Jan 29, 2016

2008–2009 Chrysler Town AND Country & 2008–2009 Dodge Grand Caravan + 1 more recall: airbag

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

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
16V047000
Manufacturer recall #
S07
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
110,482
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Owner phone
1-800-853-1403
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 6, 2016
Built
Jun 18, 2007 – Aug 31, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
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.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 16V047 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 16V047?

2008–2009 Chrysler Town AND Country & 2008–2009 Dodge Grand Caravan + 1 more. 110,482 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.