The ignition switch in your vehicle is a critical part that helps control the engine and safety systems. In some 2007-2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan, and Town and Country models, this switch can malfunction and turn off the engine if the key fob or other items on your key ring cause it to move out of position.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ignition key accidentally turns off while you're driving, your vehicle's safety systems, like airbags, power steering, and power brakes, will shut down. This increases the risk of a crash or injury in a collision.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will replace the faulty ignition switch and key fob with new ones, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and don't forget to remove any items from your key ring except for the ignition key.
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Original — What Happened
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.
The wires in your Dodge Journey's front door handles are like the communication cables that connect your car's sensors to its airbags. In some 2009 models, these wires can weaken and break, cutting off the signals to the side airbags.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wires break in a crash, your side airbags might not deploy as they're supposed to. This means you could be at higher risk of injury because the airbags won't provide the protection they're designed to offer.
Free Fix
Your Chrysler dealer will replace the faulty wiring harnesses in your doors with new, reliable ones – at no cost to you. Just schedule an appointment when you get the recall notice and they'll take care of it.
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CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 DODGE JOURNEY VEHICLES MANUFACTURER FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2007, THROUGH NOVEMBER 7, 2008. THE WIRES WITHIN THE FRONT DOOR WIRE HARNESSES MAY FATIGUE AND BREAK, WHICH CAN INTERRUPT THE CIRCUITS FOR THE SIDE IMPACT SENSOR(S), RESULTING IN AN AIRBAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION AND LOSS OF SIDE CRASH SENSING CAPABILITY.
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IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SIDE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, REDUCING THE PROTECTION INTENDED FOR THE OCCUPANT AND INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
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CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT DOOR WIRING HARNESSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
The wiring in your steering column controls the airbag in your vehicle. In some 2009 Dodge Journey, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Commander, and Wrangler models, the wiring might be mixed up.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash, the airbag may not inflate as it should, leaving you without the protection it's designed to provide, which could lead to serious injuries.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the wiring and replace the steering column control module at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair when you receive the recall notice.
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CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 4,314 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, COMMANDER AND WRANGLER VEHICLES. WIRING MAY BE REVERSED ON THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE DRIVER AIRBAG SQUIB CONNECTOR. THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED.
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IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MAY NOT PROPERLY INFLATE AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
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DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG SQUIB WIRES AND REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
The electrical system in your 2009 Dodge Journey has a special connector that wasn't used because you didn't have the optional 115V power outlet. This connector is prone to rust and could cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the connector gets corroded, it could short circuit and overheat, potentially causing a fire while you're driving.
Free Fix
Your authorized Chrysler dealer will find the unused connector, reroute it, and pull the fuse to prevent any issues – all free of charge. Just schedule an appointment when you receive the recall notice.
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CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 16,852 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHOUT OPTIONAL 115 VOLT AUXILIARY POWER OUTLET. AN UNUSED ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR THE OPTIONAL 115 VOLT AUXILIARY POWER OUTLET OPTION MAY BECOME CORRODED AND COULD SHORT CIRCUIT.
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IF THE FUSE FOR THIS CIRCUIT DOES NOT BLOW, THE CONNECTOR COULD OVERHEAT AND POTENTIALLY CATCH FIRE.
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DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE AND STOW THE 115 VOLT AUXILIARY POWER OUTLET CONNECTOR AND PULL THE 25 AMP FUSE TO REMOVE POWER FROM THIS UNUSED CIRCUIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
The wiring harness in your Dodge Journey is like the veins that carry electrical signals to your engine. In some 2009 models with a 3.5L engine, the harness might get damaged by the transaxle mount.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiring harness gets damaged, it could catch fire in the engine compartment, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your dealership will inspect the wiring harness, fix any damage, and secure it away from the transaxle mount with a tie wrap – all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 6,692 MY 2009 DODGE JOURNEY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.5L ENGINE. THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS MAY CONTACT THE LEFT TRANSAXLE MOUNT.
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DAMAGE TO THE WIRING HARNESS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
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DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS FOR DAMAGE. IF THE HARNESS IS DAMAGED, THE WIRING WILL BE REPAIRED AND A TIE WRAP INSTALLED TO SECURE THE HARNESS AWAY FROM THE LEFT TRANSAXLE MOUNT. IF NO DAMAGE IS FOUND, A TIE WRAP WILL BE INSTALLED TO SECURE THE HARNESS AWAY FROM THE LEFT TRANSAXLE MOUNT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 7, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.