NHTSA Recall 16V047000: Air bags: frontal
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 110,482 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Chrysler Town and Country.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V047000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | S07 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | January 29, 2016 |
| Owner notification | December 6, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured December 31, 2007, to August 31, 2008, 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured June 18, 2007, to August 31, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
Safety risk
If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Additionally, the air bags may inadvertently deploy, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S07.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V047000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chrysler Town and Country | 2008, 2009 |
| Dodge Grand Caravan | 2008, 2009 |
| Dodge Journey | 2009 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.