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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V008000

2005 Chrysler Town And Country | 2006 Chrysler Town And Country | 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2005 Dodge Caravan | 2006 Dodge Caravan | 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan — Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Published January 11, 2010 · Recall initiated: January 11, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V008000, published January 11, 2010. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2005 Chrysler Town And Country | 2006 Chrysler Town And Country | 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2005 Dodge Caravan | 2006 Dodge Caravan | 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan — Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive.

What's the hazard

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 DODGE CARAVAN, GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, TENNESSEE, UTAH, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, ALASKA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT CRASH SENSORS MAY CRACK UNDER CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND ALLOW WATER TO ENTER INTO THE SENSOR. THIS CAN CAUSE THE SENSOR TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND ILLUMINATE THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT. THESE SENSORS WERE ADDED TO ENHANCE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IN CERTAIN FRONTAL CRASHES.

What to do

CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AIRBAG SENSORS WITH A NEW DESIGN. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN WILL BEGIN DURING JUNE 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

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Recall details

Brand
CHRYSLER
Model
TOWN AND COUNTRY
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Lot
2005 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY | 2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY | 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN | 2005 DODGE CARAVAN | 2006 DODGE CARAVAN | 2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2005 Chrysler Town And Country | 2006 Chrysler Town And Country | 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2005 Dodge Caravan | 2006 Dodge Caravan | 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan — Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V008000 on January 11, 2010. Reported hazard: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 DODGE CARAVAN, GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, TENNESSEE, UTAH, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, ALASKA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT CRASH SENSORS MAY CRACK UNDER CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND ALLOW WATER TO ENTER INTO THE SENSOR. THIS CAN CAUSE THE SENSOR TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND ILLUMINATE THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT. THESE SENSORS WERE ADDED TO ENHANCE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IN CERTAIN FRONTAL CRASHES.

What should I do if I have this product?

CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AIRBAG SENSORS WITH A NEW DESIGN. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN WILL BEGIN DURING JUNE 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHRYSLER. Model: TOWN AND COUNTRY.

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