NHTSA recall 13V-283 (13V283000)
electrical system recall reported July 2, 2013 - about 224,264 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V283000
- Also written as
- 13V-283
- Manufacturer number
- N44
- Reported
- July 2, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~224,264
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and RAM C/V Tradesman vehicles manufactured May 10, 2012, through June 7, 2013. A software error may result in the opposite side airbags deploying from the collision point (a left side impact would deploy the right side airbags and vice versa).
Why it is dangerous
In the event of a crash, the wrong side airbags could deploy leaving the occupant with no airbag protection at the point of impact, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the occupant restraint control module, free of charge. The recall began during September 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N44.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-283 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.