NHTSA Campaign Number
20V396000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Reported to NHTSA: July 7, 2020
Defect Description
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
Safety Consequence
Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
What This Recall Page Shows
This page summarizes a single NHTSA recall campaign, including the defect description, safety consequence, and manufacturer's remedy. The affected vehicles listed below are the make/model/year combinations tracked in our database — this is not a VIN-specific result. To check whether your individual vehicle is covered by this recall, enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Click any vehicle below to view its full safety profile.
Affected Vehicles (8)
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Dodge | Grand Caravan |
| 2009 | Dodge | Grand Caravan |
| 2010 | Dodge | Grand Caravan |
| 2007 | Dodge | Nitro |
| 2008 | Dodge | Nitro |
| 2009 | Dodge | Nitro |
| 2010 | Dodge | Nitro |
| 2011 | Dodge | Nitro |
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Affected Models
This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 20V396000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.