01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2008 Chrysler Town And Country recall campaigns
NHTSA 20V396000
- Component
- AIR BAGS, STEERING
- Report received
- July 7, 2020
- Potential units
- 925,239campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
Why it matters: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
Owner notification: February 11, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
NHTSA 16V047000
- Component
- AIR BAGS
- Report received
- January 29, 2016
- Potential units
- 110,482campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: December 6, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
NHTSA 14V373000
- Component
- AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- June 26, 2014
- Potential units
- 722,705campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Why it matters: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.
Owner notification: May 26, 2015 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
NHTSA 14V055000
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Report received
- February 11, 2014
- Potential units
- 130campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Freedom Motors Inc., (Freedom Motors) of Savaria Vehicle Group (formerly The Liberty Motor Company) is recalling one model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan and certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country wheelchair accessible vehicles modified by The Liberty Motor Company from February 2008 through January 2011. Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.
Why it matters: Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Freedom Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected axles, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2014. Owners can contact Freedom Motors at 1-800-561-9600. Freedom Motors' number for this recall is ENGF0216-3.
Owner notification: April 1, 2014 · Filing manufacturer: Freedom Motors, Inc.
NHTSA 11V394000
- Component
- AIR BAGS, EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- August 3, 2011
- Potential units
- 298,949campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008 chrysler grand voyager, town and country and dodge grand caravan vehicles manufactured from june 24, 2007, through july 30, 2008. these vehicles may experience a heating and air conditioner (hvac) condensate leak from the hvac drain grommet onto the occupant restraint control (orc) module, which can lead to the illumination of the airbag warning light and a potential inadvertent airbag deployment without warning.
Why it matters: An inadvertent airbag deployment could result in injury to the seat occupant in front of the deploying airbag and/or a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the affected air bag module free of charge. the safety recall began on october 14, 2011. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Owner notification: October 21, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
NHTSA 10V611000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- December 8, 2010
- Potential units
- 299,635campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WATER LEAK At THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONER (HVAC) DRAIN GROMMET WHICH CAN LEAD TO ILLUMINATION OF AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND A POTENTIAL INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
Why it matters: An inadvertent airbag deployment could result in injury to the seat occupant in front of the deploying airbag and/or a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the hvac drain grommet free of charge. the safety recall began on january 14, 2011. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Owner notification: January 14, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH