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Dodge Vans & SUV's => DIY & Self Help => TSB's, Notifications & Warnings => Topic started by: DOF Info on March 03, 2011, 03:53:49 pm

Title: RECALL 11V139000: IGNITION SWITCH SYSTEM
Post by: DOF Info on March 03, 2011, 03:53:49 pm
Vehicle Make: CHRYSLER / DODGE
Vehicle Model: TOWN & COUNTRY / GRAND CARAVAN / JOURNEY AWD
Model Year(s): 2010
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC    
Mfr's Report Date: MAR 01, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V139000    
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Potential Number of Units Affected: 248,437

Summary:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 DODGE JOURNEY, GRAND CARAVAN, AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES MANUFACTURER FROM AUGUST 3, 2009, THROUGH JUNE 17, 2010. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE INADVERTENT IGNITION KEY DISPLACEMENT FROM THE RUN TO ACCESSORY POSITION WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT OFF.

Consequence:
ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIN MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Notes:
CHRYSLER SAFETY RECALL NO. L02. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .