NHTSA Recall # | 122043 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V432000 |
MFG Compaign # | T47 |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Supplier | DODGE |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | JOURNEY |
Model Year | 2014 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
Date of notification | 28/08/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 14/10/10 |
End date of manufacturing | 20/04/15 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 07/07/17 |
Report created | 11/07/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 363480 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury. |
Corrective action | 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 notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |