NHTSA recall 17V-432 (17V432000)
air bags recall reported July 7, 2017 - about 363,480 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V432000
- Also written as
- 17V-432
- Manufacturer number
- T47
- Reported
- July 7, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~363,480
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy if the air bag wiring harness gets chafed within the steering wheel and short circuits.
Why it is dangerous
Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary. A protective cover will also be installed. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T47.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-432 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.