NHTSA recall 11V-139 (11V139000)
electrical system recall reported March 1, 2011 - about 195,798 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 11V139000
- Also written as
- 11V-139
- Manufacturer number
- L02 & L25
- Reported
- March 1, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- ~195,798
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 DODGE JOURNEY, GRAND CARAVAN, AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES MANUFACTURER FROM AUGUST 3, 2009, THROUGH JUNE 17, 2010. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE INADVERTENT IGNITION KEY DISPLACEMENT FROM THE RUN TO ACCESSORY POSITION WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT OFF.
Why it is dangerous
ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIN MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 11V-139 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.