NHTSARecalled Jul 7, 2017 · #17V432000
Inadvertent Air Bag Deployment due to Chafed Wire
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
Product details
- Product
- Inadvertent Air Bag Deployment due to Chafed Wire
- 2011-2015 Dodge Journey
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- Model numbers
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What you should do
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.