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Recall 16V-047

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recalled the 2008 to 2009 Chrysler Town And Country and 2 other models: Air bags (frontal).

At a glance

Campaign number
16V-047
Reported
January 29, 2016
Vehicles affected
110,482 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is 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-[removed]. Chrysler's number for this recall is S07.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles