Component
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's air conditioner system may have a water leak that can cause the airbag warning light to come on and increase the risk of an airbag deployment.
Risk if Unfixed
If an airbag deploys unexpectedly, it could cause injury to the person sitting in front of it and potentially lead to a vehicle crash.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a dealership, where they will replace the faulty air conditioner drain grommet for free.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WATER LEAK At THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONER (HVAC) DRAIN GROMMET WHICH CAN LEAD TO ILLUMINATION OF AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND A POTENTIAL INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
AN INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN FRONT OF THE DEPLOYING AIRBAG AND/OR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HVAC DRAIN GROMMET FREE OF CHARGE.
THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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