NHTSA Recall # | 97599 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 13V283000 |
MFG Compaign # | N44 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler Group LLC |
Supplier | DODGE |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Date of notification | 11/09/13 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 10/05/12 |
End date of manufacturing | 07/06/13 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 02/07/13 |
Report created | 05/07/13 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 224264 |
Defect summary | 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). |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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 notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |