Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V008000 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | from 01/19/2005 to 04/05/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 308950 | 04/19/2010 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/11/2010 | 01/11/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 dodge caravan, grand caravan and chrysler town & country vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, alaska and the district of columbia. the front crash sensors may crack under certain environmental conditions and allow water to enter into the sensor. this can cause the sensor to become inoperative and illuminate the airbag warning light. these sensors were added to enhance the performance of the airbag system in certain frontal crashes. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the front crash sensors become inoperative, the driver is immediately alerted by illumination of the airbag warning light and the vehicle should be promptly serviced. until the vehicle is repaired, the airbags may not provide the enhanced protection in the event of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Chrysler will replace the front airbag sensors with a new design. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety improvement campaign will begin during june 2010. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Chrysler's campaign number is j38. chrysler has not decided that this is a defect related to motor vehicle safety.however, chrysler has informed nhtsa that it will provide the modifications described above at no cost. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 0800107 | 02/07/2007 | 10021599 | Passenger air bag deactivation. *kb | 06/11/2007 | |
| 0803205 | 01/03/2006 | 0800107 | 10016171 | Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offering a passenger airbag deactivation wiring package. to include 2006 chrysler town and country and 300/touring. *tt | 09/01/2005 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | ||||||
| RQ09003 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/01/2009 | 02/18/2010 | FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE | 10V008000 | |
| Chrysler will replace the frame rail-mounted front air bag crash sensors in approximately 312,442 model year (my) 2005 and 2006 chrysler minivans (recall 10v-008).these vehicles are equipped with front crash sensors with ultradur brand plastic housings and steel bushings and were built between january 19, 2005 and april 5, 2006.this action covers vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in 27 states (alaska, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin) and the district of columbia.vehicles sold or currently registered outside of these states, approximately 185,000 my 2005-2006 minivans, are not included in the recall.although these vehicles use the same crash sensors and were built during the same period as the ones described above, they experience significantly lower failure rates because of reduced road salt exposure.also, my 2006-2007 minivans built after april 5, 2006, are not included in the recall.these vehicles are equipped with front crash sensors with crastin brand plastic housings and steel bushings and experience significantly lower failure rates compared to the recalled vehicles.nhtsa and chrysler differ regarding the significance and impact of the defect, but in the interest of remedying the affected vehicles expeditiously and to avoid a protracted dispute, chrysler is implementing steps to replace the front crash sensors.based on these actions, the agency has decided that further use of its resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists in the subject vehicles.the agency will monitor the issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.select document search for additional information. | ||||||
| EA06003 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/08/2006 | 05/22/2007 | FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE | 07V192000 | |
| Daimlerchrysler (dcc) will replace the frame rail-mounted front air bag crash sensors in approximately 270,958 my 2005 daimlerchrysler minivans (nhtsa recall no. 07v-192).these vehicles are equipped with front crash sensors with brass bushings and were built between april 24, 2003 and february 2, 2005.this action covers vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in 27 states (alaska, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin) and the district of columbia.vehicles sold or currently registered outside of these states, approximately 133,128 my 2005 minivans, will receive a lifetime warranty on the front crash sensors.although these vehicles use the same brass bushing sensors and were built during the same period as the ones described above, they experience significantly lower failure rates because of reduced road salt exposure.dcc will also provide written notification to all affected vehicle owners.nhtsa and dcc differ regarding the significance and impact of the defect, but in the interest of remedying the affected vehicles expeditiously and to avoid a protracted dispute, dcc is implementing steps to replace the subject components.based on these actions, the agency has decided that further use of its resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists in the subject vehicles.the agency will monitor the issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.select document search for additional information. | ||||||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE | ||||||
| RQ09003 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/01/2009 | 02/18/2010 | FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE | 10V008000 | |
| Chrysler will replace the frame rail-mounted front air bag crash sensors in approximately 312,442 model year (my) 2005 and 2006 chrysler minivans (recall 10v-008).these vehicles are equipped with front crash sensors with ultradur brand plastic housings and steel bushings and were built between january 19, 2005 and april 5, 2006.this action covers vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in 27 states (alaska, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin) and the district of columbia.vehicles sold or currently registered outside of these states, approximately 185,000 my 2005-2006 minivans, are not included in the recall.although these vehicles use the same crash sensors and were built during the same period as the ones described above, they experience significantly lower failure rates because of reduced road salt exposure.also, my 2006-2007 minivans built after april 5, 2006, are not included in the recall.these vehicles are equipped with front crash sensors with crastin brand plastic housings and steel bushings and experience significantly lower failure rates compared to the recalled vehicles.nhtsa and chrysler differ regarding the significance and impact of the defect, but in the interest of remedying the affected vehicles expeditiously and to avoid a protracted dispute, chrysler is implementing steps to replace the front crash sensors.based on these actions, the agency has decided that further use of its resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists in the subject vehicles.the agency will monitor the issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.select document search for additional information. | ||||||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ||||||
| EA06003 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/08/2006 | 05/22/2007 | FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE | 07V192000 | |
| Daimlerchrysler (dcc) will replace the frame rail-mounted front air bag crash sensors in approximately 270,958 my 2005 daimlerchrysler minivans (nhtsa recall no. 07v-192).these vehicles are equipped with front crash sensors with brass bushings and were built between april 24, 2003 and february 2, 2005.this action covers vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in 27 states (alaska, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin) and the district of columbia.vehicles sold or currently registered outside of these states, approximately 133,128 my 2005 minivans, will receive a lifetime warranty on the front crash sensors.although these vehicles use the same brass bushing sensors and were built during the same period as the ones described above, they experience significantly lower failure rates because of reduced road salt exposure.dcc will also provide written notification to all affected vehicle owners.nhtsa and dcc differ regarding the significance and impact of the defect, but in the interest of remedying the affected vehicles expeditiously and to avoid a protracted dispute, dcc is implementing steps to replace the subject components.based on these actions, the agency has decided that further use of its resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists in the subject vehicles.the agency will monitor the issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.select document search for additional information. | ||||||
| RQ09003 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/01/2009 | 02/18/2010 | FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE | 10V008000 | |
| Chrysler will replace the frame rail-mounted front air bag crash sensors in approximately 312,442 model year (my) 2005 and 2006 chrysler minivans (recall 10v-008).these vehicles are equipped with front crash sensors with ultradur brand plastic housings and steel bushings and were built between january 19, 2005 and april 5, 2006.this action covers vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in 27 states (alaska, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin) and the district of columbia.vehicles sold or currently registered outside of these states, approximately 185,000 my 2005-2006 minivans, are not included in the recall.although these vehicles use the same crash sensors and were built during the same period as the ones described above, they experience significantly lower failure rates because of reduced road salt exposure.also, my 2006-2007 minivans built after april 5, 2006, are not included in the recall.these vehicles are equipped with front crash sensors with crastin brand plastic housings and steel bushings and experience significantly lower failure rates compared to the recalled vehicles.nhtsa and chrysler differ regarding the significance and impact of the defect, but in the interest of remedying the affected vehicles expeditiously and to avoid a protracted dispute, chrysler is implementing steps to replace the front crash sensors.based on these actions, the agency has decided that further use of its resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists in the subject vehicles.the agency will monitor the issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.select document search for additional information. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 60000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge caravan. the contact was driving 60 mph when the air bag failure light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer reconnected the wiring for the air bags. the manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed that the vin did not qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number:10v008000(air bags:frontal:sensor/control module).the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 61,000. | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 60000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 dodge caravan. the contact was driving 60 mph when the air bag failure light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer reconnected the wiring for the air bags. the manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed that the vin did not qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number:10v008000(air bags:frontal:sensor/control module).the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 61,000. kmj | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 60000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 dodge caravan. the contact was driving 60mph when the air bag failure light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer reconnected a wiring for the air bags. the manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed vin did not qualify for recall under nhtsa campaign id number:10v008000(air bags:frontal:sensor/control module).the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 61,000 rds | |||
| 09/26/2011 | 85990 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the dashboard and instrument panel lights would flicker continuously. there was an abnormal popping coming from the dashboard area and in addition, the brake and abs warning lights were illuminated. the dealer inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that there was a voltage defect. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 85,990 and the current mileage was 86,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 09/26/2011 | 85990 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the dash board and instrument panel lights would blind on and off at anytime. the brake and abs warning light would also illuminate on the instrument panel and would also make a popping noise. the dealer diagnosed that there was a voltage defect. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 85,990 and the current mileage was 86,000. the vin was unavailable. nw | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 200000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the air bag lamp was illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 200,000 and current mileage was 241,000. | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 200000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the air bag lamp was illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 200,000 and current mileage was 241,000. kmj | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 200000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 dodge caravan. the contact stated that the vehicle air bag lamp was illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offered any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 200,000 and current mileage was 241,000. pm | |||
| 01/11/2011 | 95000 | ||
| I bought a 2006 dodge caravan in 2009. it had 20,000 at that time. shortly after purchase we drove the van approximately 100 miles. it began making roaring noises so i pulled over and stopped. after sitting for about 20 minutes, i started the car again and there was no noise. every time i traveled for over 45 minutes, this would happen. i took the car to be looked at several times but no one could find a problem. finally in january of this year the car started making this noise all of the time and my son-in-law, who is a mechanic, said that it needed power steering fluid. that fixed the problem for awhile. in march, i took my car in and was told that the rack and pinion needs to be replaced! very expensive! the car is now only making noise when i go through standing water. also, the airbag warning light illuminates at intervals. it seems that a lot of people are having these same complaints. i think that dodge needs to do some recalls and some repairs! | |||
| 06/11/2009 | 1 | ||
| 2006 dodge caravan airbag warning light illuminated. *tr | |||
| 10/09/2009 | 106729 | 1 | |
| Air bag lighting on and leaking steering rack air bag sensors right and left plus wiring harness had to be replaced because of road salt winter environment had recall on 2005 dodge caravans but not covered on 2006 dodge caravans dodge dealer know about problems with leaking steering rack but won't stand behind there product i just spent 1493.61 having steering rack replaced both left and right impact sensor and harness and evap leak detection pump and hoses along with purge solenoid cause by steering rack and pinion leaking on to pump. *tr | |||
| 08/15/2007 | 43000 | 1 | |
| Left front airbag sensor failed. *tr | |||
| 05/23/2008 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2006 dodge grand caravan and i have 55,000 miles on it. my air bag light came on and it stays on. the book said to get it fixed immediately so i called a dealership that is 30 miles one way and they said it would cost $79.00 to look at it and it would cost up to $300.00 if the air bag sensor was bad. i then called a local auto shop and they said they could check it for $49.00 and they did. the rt front air bag sensor was indeed bad. it had corrosion inside it. the total bill might come to $150.00 or more. i checked on line and see, there was a dodge/chrysler recall on the 2005 model for corrosion getting in the sensor and causing them to fail (which is the same thing my 2006 did) why isn't the 2006 models included in the recall? i called chrysler and they said if it gets put on a recall list then i would be reimbursed for my expenses because that would be a safety issue no matter where i had it fixed. *tr | |||
| 12/18/2007 | 1 | ||
| My wife was involved in a front end collision with her 2006 grand caravan and neither of the airbags deployed. we thought nothing of it until reading these other complaints. now we are wondering if there is a defect in her van. *tr | |||
| 01/29/2007 | 9528 | 1 | 07/31/2006 |
| Major crash, both frame rails crushed and no airbag deployment. *jb | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 04/09/2010 | 73000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge caravan. while the vehicle was being serviced by an authorized dodge dealer for unrelated issues, the contact was informed that the clock spring had failed and because of the failure, the driver side air bag and safety horn would not function correctly. the dealer advised the failure was contributed to excessive turning while driving. the vehicle has not yet been serviced for this failure. the failure and current mileages were 73,000. | |||
| 01/22/2009 | 37961 | 1 | |
| Air bag light came on and stayed on while driving. dodge dealer replaced right front impact sensor and connector. *tr | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 03/05/2010 | 41000 | 1 | 05/08/2009 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated on the warning panel. the dealer advised the contact that the air bags sensor had failed and would need to be replaced. the dealer also stated that if the vehicle was involved in a crash, the air bags would not deploy upon impact as long as the light remained illuminated. the approximate failure mileage was 41,000 and the current mileage was 44,209. updated 5/3/10 *cn updated 05/10/10*jb | |||
| 03/07/2007 | 2 | 08/01/2006 | |
| Air bag light is on. told sensors need to be replaced. sensor replaced - charged over $300 and problem not fixed. then told it is a different sensor that needs to be replaced. *jb | |||
| AIR BAGS - KNEE BOLSTER | |||
| 10/19/2007 | 9300 | 1 | 12/28/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge caravan. the contacts wife was involved in a crash while driving 20 mph. the air bags in the steering column deployed properly; however, the air bags underneath the steering column were obstructed by a piece of solid metal that fell on her legs. a police report was filed. the insurance adjuster stated that the failure could have caused serious injuries to her legs. the vehicle is currently being repaired. the failure and current mileages were 9,300. updated 12/12/2007 *bf updated 12/12/07 *tr | |||