Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured
— Recall Campaign #13V291000
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured June 11, 2013, through June 12, 2013. The occupant restraint control module (ORC) has incorrect software installed which may adversely affect air bag deployments in collisions. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and No. 214, "Side Impact Protection."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 184 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
13V291000
| Manufacturer: | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 02, 2013 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 13V291000 |
| Units affected: | 184 |
- Description:
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured June 11, 2013, through June 12, 2013. The occupant restraint control module (ORC) has incorrect software installed which may adversely affect air bag deployments in collisions. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and No. 214, "Side Impact Protection."
- Consequeces:
- An air bag that does not deploy, or deploys improperly, may increase the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ORC module, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N48.
- 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.