NHTSA recall 16V-047 (16V047000)
air bags recall reported January 29, 2016 - about 110,482 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V047000
- Also written as
- 16V-047
- Manufacturer number
- S07
- Reported
- January 29, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~110,482
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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 is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-047 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 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.