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Steering complaints
128 reportsClear category filter92,048 miles · Apr 19, 2016
Electrical SystemService Brakes, HydraulicSteering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND THE BRAKE PEDAL REQUIRED MUCH MORE FORCE TO BE DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT PULLED TO THE ROADSIDE AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE FAI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND THE BRAKE PEDAL REQUIRED MUCH MORE FORCE TO BE DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT PULLED TO THE ROADSIDE AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT FOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,048.
NHTSA ODI #10860338
99,000 miles · Apr 13, 2016
Electrical SystemSteering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,000.
NHTSA ODI #10855290
60,000 miles · Apr 12, 2016
Electrical SystemService BrakesSteering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ANTILOCK BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ANTILOCK BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
NHTSA ODI #10855115
Mileage unknown · Mar 16, 2016
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Steering
THE VAN STALLED WHILE DRIVING DOWN A BUSY HIGHWAY. I LOST ALL CONTROL AND THE CAR SHUT DOWN. I HAD NO CONTROL OVER SPEED, STEERING OR BRAKES. I ALSO COULD NOT PULL OVER DUE TO BEING IN CENTER LANE. ALL I COULD DO WAS COAST TO A STOP AND PUT ON FLASHERS. I THEN PUT IN PARK AND RESTARTED ENGINE.
NHTSA ODI #10850097
46,805 miles · Feb 1, 2016
Electrical SystemEngineSteering
THE VAN WILL HAVE THE IGNITION CUT OFF AND THE STEERING AND BRAKES GET HARD TO OPERATE. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN TURNING AND YOU HAVE TO PUT VAN IN NEUTRAL WHILE TRYING TO AVOID TRAFFIC AND RESTART IT .THIS HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 7 OR MORE TIMES ALREADY. CHRYSLER HAS A RECALL ON THIS TILL MANUFACTURE DATE OF 6/17 MINE WAS MADE 9…
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THE VAN WILL HAVE THE IGNITION CUT OFF AND THE STEERING AND BRAKES GET HARD TO OPERATE. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS WHEN TURNING AND YOU HAVE TO PUT VAN IN NEUTRAL WHILE TRYING TO AVOID TRAFFIC AND RESTART IT .THIS HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 7 OR MORE TIMES ALREADY. CHRYSLER HAS A RECALL ON THIS TILL MANUFACTURE DATE OF 6/17 MINE WAS MADE 9/10. AND THEY SAY NO RECALL TO DATE FOR MINE.I DON'T FEEL I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THERE DEFFECTS.
NHTSA ODI #10823482
119,875 miles · Jan 8, 2016
EngineSteeringVehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE STALLED (HIGHLY DANGEROUS, LOSS OF POWER STEERING AT HIGH SPEEDS): 2ND TIME IN LESS THAN 1 WEEK VEHICLE HAS STALLED WHILE DRIVING IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY BETWEEN SPEEDS OF 25MPH (1ST TIME) AND 45 MPH (2ND TIME). NO TURNS INVOLVED. WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE FAVORABLE WITH NO RAIN OR INCLEMENT WEATHER, BOTH WERE AT NIGHT 7-8PM…
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VEHICLE STALLED (HIGHLY DANGEROUS, LOSS OF POWER STEERING AT HIGH SPEEDS): 2ND TIME IN LESS THAN 1 WEEK VEHICLE HAS STALLED WHILE DRIVING IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY BETWEEN SPEEDS OF 25MPH (1ST TIME) AND 45 MPH (2ND TIME). NO TURNS INVOLVED. WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE FAVORABLE WITH NO RAIN OR INCLEMENT WEATHER, BOTH WERE AT NIGHT 7-8PM TIMEFRAME @ APPROX 50 DEGREES F OUTSIDE AIR TEMP BOTH TIMES. VEHICLE IS A 2010 CHRYSLER TC WITH 4.0 LITER ENGINE. 119,875 MILES WHEN IT HAPPENED A SECOND TIME. 1ST TIME ESP LIGHT CAME ON, CANNOT CONFIRM THIS OCCURRED THE 2ND TIME. NO PRIOR INDICATIONS, NO PRIOR REPORTED PROBLEMS THAT I AM AWARE OF . SECOND OWNER, PURCHASED CAR UNDER WARRANTY @ APPROX. 44,000 MILES. VERY HARD TO UNDERSTAND HOW THIS HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED GIVEN THE AMOUNT OF COMPLAINTS. I AM AN EXPERIENCED MECHANIC IN THE AVIATION FIELD, HAD THIS BEEN AN AIRCRAFT, THE FLEET WOULD BE GROUNDED.
NHTSA ODI #10819081
89,000 miles · Jan 8, 2016
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Service BrakesSteering
THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL COMES ON FOR NO REASON. WHEN DRIVING NORMALLY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. IT COMES ON AND STAYS ON. THE CAR THEN LOSSES POWER STEERING, NO POWER AT ACCELERATOR, AND BRAKES ARE ENGAGED. A BASIC LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. YOU HAVE TO TRY TO PULL OVER SHUT OFF VEHICLE AND THEN RESTART. THIS RESETS AND…
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THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL COMES ON FOR NO REASON. WHEN DRIVING NORMALLY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. IT COMES ON AND STAYS ON. THE CAR THEN LOSSES POWER STEERING, NO POWER AT ACCELERATOR, AND BRAKES ARE ENGAGED. A BASIC LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. YOU HAVE TO TRY TO PULL OVER SHUT OFF VEHICLE AND THEN RESTART. THIS RESETS AND YOU CAN DRIVE NORMALLY. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY UNSAFE AND SCARY WHEN IT HAPPENS. HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES. HAVE TAKEN CAR TO TWO DIFFERENT CHRYSLER DEALERS WHICH FIND NOTHING WRONG BECAUSE NO TROUBLE CODE FOR THEM TO READ.. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES NOW. MY WIFE IS AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR.
NHTSA ODI #10818873
42,000 miles · Jan 5, 2016
Electrical SystemFuel/propulsion SystemSteering
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, CAR STALLED, LOSING POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. WOULD NOT RE-START AFTER INCIDENT. KEY ALSO DOES NOT RETURN TO "ON" POSITION AFTER ATTEMPTING TO START VEHICLE, STAYS IN START POSITION.
NHTSA ODI #10818028
77,000 miles · Dec 17, 2015
Air BagsService BrakesSteering
I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 50 MPH ON A STRAIGHTAWAY (CITY STREET) WHEN I NOTICED THE SPEED REDUCING. THEN, I NOTICED CRUISE CONTROL HAD TURNED OFF AND THE ESP LIGHT TURNED ON. POWER STEERING THEN WAS GONE AND POWER BRAKES. I STEERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE CAR. ALL WAS FINE AFTER RESTARTING. AT THE…
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I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 50 MPH ON A STRAIGHTAWAY (CITY STREET) WHEN I NOTICED THE SPEED REDUCING. THEN, I NOTICED CRUISE CONTROL HAD TURNED OFF AND THE ESP LIGHT TURNED ON. POWER STEERING THEN WAS GONE AND POWER BRAKES. I STEERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE CAR. ALL WAS FINE AFTER RESTARTING. AT THE TIME OF THE CAR SHUTTING DOWN, ALL LIGHTS AND THE RADIO WERE WORKING FINE. NOTE: THE PREVIOUS RECALL OF 14V373000 DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS VAN AS IT WAS MANUFACTURED IN AUGUST OF 2010. MY THEORY IS THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE THAT WAS CITED IN THE ABOVE STATED RECALL APPLIES TO NOT JUST VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BEFORE JUNE 2010 BUT APPLIES TO THIS VEHICLE, AS WELL. THIS WAS THE THIRD INCIDENCE.
NHTSA ODI #10810908
120,000 miles · Nov 2, 2015
Air BagsService BrakesSteering
THE VEHICLE (2010 TOWN & COUNTRY) SUDDENLY SHUTS DOWN WHEN RUNNING BUT USUALLY TURNS ON AFTER SIMPLY PUSHING IN (NOT TURNING) THE IGNITION KEY. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY NOT COVERED UNDER CHRYSLER'S RECALL R03 (WIN MODULE), SINCE IT WAS MANUFACTURED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE (JUNE 18. 2010). VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO USE, SINCE VEHICLE SU…
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THE VEHICLE (2010 TOWN & COUNTRY) SUDDENLY SHUTS DOWN WHEN RUNNING BUT USUALLY TURNS ON AFTER SIMPLY PUSHING IN (NOT TURNING) THE IGNITION KEY. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY NOT COVERED UNDER CHRYSLER'S RECALL R03 (WIN MODULE), SINCE IT WAS MANUFACTURED AFTER THE CUTOFF DATE (JUNE 18. 2010). VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO USE, SINCE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOSSES AIRBAGS, BRAKES, STEERING AND POWER. VEHICLE IS NOW SUDDENLY SHUTTING OFF A LOT MORE OFTEN.
NHTSA ODI #10787820
Official recalls
5Jul 7, 2020
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
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Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
Consequence: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
Consequence: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
Jun 26, 2014
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
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Air Bags
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Electrical System:ignition:switch
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
May 7, 2014
Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, through October 31, 2013. The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent window switch with a newer version, free of charge. The owner notification letter was issued and the remedy campaign launched on on December 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P25.
Feb 11, 2014
Freedom Motors Inc., (Freedom Motors) of Savaria Vehicle Group (formerly The Liberty Motor Company) is recalling one model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan and certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country wheelchair accessible vehicles modified by The Liberty Motor Company from February 2008 through January 2011. Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Freedom Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected axles, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2014. Owners can contact Freedom Motors at 1-800-561-9600. Freedom Motors' number for this recall is ENGF0216-3.
Mar 1, 2011
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 & remedy
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 JULY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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NHTSA investigations
2DP14004 · Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
Opened Sep 25, 2014 · Closed Jul 24, 2015
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year. The petitioner alleges that TIPM defects may result in engine stall, airbag non-deployment, failure of fuel pump shutoff resulting in unintended acceleration, fire, and other symptoms. On September 25, 2014, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened DP14-004 to evaluate the petition for a grant or deny decision. ODI analyzed complaint data provided by CAS as well as complaints submitted to ODI from consumers. In total, there were 296 complaints submitted by the petitioner in the original petition and five supplements, including 271 complaints related to the subject vehicles equipped with TIPM-7. Approximately 3 percent of CAS complaints are related to vehicles equipped with TIPM-6 and ODI?s review of these complaints did not identify any safety defect trends. ODI conducted a detailed review of complaints narratives submitted by CAS and consumers including careful analysis of vehicle repair histories, warranty claims obtained from the manufacturer and any available Customer Assistance Inquiry reports (CAIR). Analysis of the field data indicated that MY2011-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles exhibited significantly higher complaint rates related to fuel pump relay (FPR) failures than other subject vehicles. In a September 3, 2014 letter to NHTSA, Chrysler submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) identifying a defect in the FPR within the TIPM-7 which can result in a no start or stall condition in approximately 188,723 model year (MY) 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK) and Dodge Durango (WD) vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010 through July 20, 2011 (14V-530).In a February 24, 2015 letter, Chrysler submitted a second DIR expanding the scope of the FPR defect condition to include an additional 338,216 MY 2012 through 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured from September 17, 2010 through August 19, 2013 and MY 2012 through 2013 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 18, 2011 through August 19, 2013 (15V-115).ODI analysis of the CAS allegations of TIPM defects resulting in stall while driving, airbag non-deployment, unintended acceleration, fire and other faults identified a single defect condition related to 1 of over 60 different circuits in the TIPM assembly. The most common effect of this defect condition, related to the fuel pump relay, was a no-start concern, but it could also result in stall while driving (76 complaints). No valid evidence was presented in support of claims related to airbag non-deployment, unintended acceleration or fire resulting from TIPM faults and these claims were found to be wholly without merit based on review of the field data and design of the relevant systems and components.Except insofar as the petitioner's contentions relate to the defect condition addressed by the Chrysler recalls, the factual bases of the petitioner's contentions that any further investigation is necessary are unsupported. In our view, additional investigation is unlikely to result in a finding that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists or a NHTSA order for the notification and remedy of a safety-related defect as alleged by the petitioner at the conclusion of the requested investigation. Therefore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize NHTSA's limited resources to best accomplish the agency's safety mission, the petition is den
RQ14002 · Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine Stall
Opened Jun 16, 2014 · Closed Mar 2, 2015
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags; Electrical System:ignition:module
In March 2011 Chrysler submitted a defect information report for NHTSA Recall No. 11V139 declaring a defect condition that could cause the ignition key to inadvertently move from the RUN to the ACC position on model year (MY) 2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town and Country.The report identified engine stalling as the defect consequence and cited customer complaints and warranty claims, as well as two rear-end collisions, as leading to the recall action.Chrysler determined that a defective WIN module, which is effectively the equivalent of the ignition switch, was the cause of the inadvertent key rotation, and that a new design WIN module would be installed as a remedy.In Spring 2014 ODI conducted outreach to major light vehicle manufacturers regarding ignition key position and its effect on air bag system availability.The outreach was conducted in connection with NHTSA Recall No. 14V047, a recent recall involving inadvertent ignition key rotation and subsequent air bag disablement in certain GM products.During discussions held in April 2014, Chrysler advised ODI that Chrysler air bag systems of this vintage, including the subject vehicles, revert to energy reserve when the ignition key moves to the ACC or OFF position, and that under energy reserve the air bags would only be available for a short period, approximately two tenths of a second (ODI notes this consequence was not identified in the 11V139 recall report).A review of the ODI consumer database conducted after the April 2014 discussions identified complaints alleging that MY 2008-2009 vehicles may have a similar defect as the MY 2010 vehicles, and that some MY 2010 consumers reported experiencing ignition key position concerns after the 11V139 recall remedy was applied.Accordingly this investigation was opened.In response to ODI?s information request letter, Chrysler reported that MY 2008-2009 subject vehicles used the same design WIN module as the recalled vehicles, and also identified 66 consumer reports and one non-injury crash incident potentially related to inadvertent ignition key rotation.Chrysler?s review of the MY 2010 remedy used in 11V139, which involved installation of a Trim Ring as opposed to replacement of the WIN module, showed the remedy did not adequately address ignition key position concerns, and in some use-cases could cause other systems to operate improperly (radio, instrument panel lighting, HVAC fan motor, etc.).Chrysler subsequently filed multiple defect information reports to 1) add the MY 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country, and the MY 2009 Dodge Journey to the original recall scope, and 2) stating that the complete WIN module would be replaced with a new design component in all recalled vehicles (including those that had the Trim Ring installed during 11V139).Chrysler?s report also advises of constrained remedy parts availability, see NHTSA Recall No. 14V373 for further details.Accordingly, the investigation is closed based on the recall action Chrysler is undertaking.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10584873, 10583399, 10573295, 10566365, 10546805, 10513060, 10509284, 10503121, 10496599, 10475027, 10456099, 10450629, 10443680, 10422766, 10410447, 10409269, 10402947, 10402751, 10402660, 10396943, 10394957, 10356632, 10315972
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Air Bags
In March 2011 Chrysler submitted a defect information report for NHTSA Recall No. 11V139 declaring a defect condition that could cause the ignition key to inadvertently move from the RUN to the ACC position on model year (MY) 2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town and Country.The report identified engine stalling as the defect consequence and cited customer complaints and warranty claims, as well as two rear-end collisions, as leading to the recall action.Chrysler determined that a defective WIN module, which is effectively the equivalent of the ignition switch, was the cause of the inadvertent key rotation, and that a new design WIN module would be installed as a remedy.In Spring 2014 ODI conducted outreach to major light vehicle manufacturers regarding ignition key position and its effect on air bag system availability.The outreach was conducted in connection with NHTSA Recall No. 14V047, a recent recall involving inadvertent ignition key rotation and subsequent air bag disablement in certain GM products.During discussions held in April 2014, Chrysler advised ODI that Chrysler air bag systems of this vintage, including the subject vehicles, revert to energy reserve when the ignition key moves to the ACC or OFF position, and that under energy reserve the air bags would only be available for a short period, approximately two tenths of a second (ODI notes this consequence was not identified in the 11V139 recall report).A review of the ODI consumer database conducted after the April 2014 discussions identified complaints alleging that MY 2008-2009 vehicles may have a similar defect as the MY 2010 vehicles, and that some MY 2010 consumers reported experiencing ignition key position concerns after the 11V139 recall remedy was applied.Accordingly this investigation was opened.In response to ODI?s information request letter, Chrysler reported that MY 2008-2009 subject vehicles used the same design WIN module as the recalled vehicles, and also identified 66 consumer reports and one non-injury crash incident potentially related to inadvertent ignition key rotation.Chrysler?s review of the MY 2010 remedy used in 11V139, which involved installation of a Trim Ring as opposed to replacement of the WIN module, showed the remedy did not adequately address ignition key position concerns, and in some use-cases could cause other systems to operate improperly (radio, instrument panel lighting, HVAC fan motor, etc.).Chrysler subsequently filed multiple defect information reports to 1) add the MY 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country, and the MY 2009 Dodge Journey to the original recall scope, and 2) stating that the complete WIN module would be replaced with a new design component in all recalled vehicles (including those that had the Trim Ring installed during 11V139).Chrysler?s report also advises of constrained remedy parts availability, see NHTSA Recall No. 14V373 for further details.Accordingly, the investigation is closed based on the recall action Chrysler is undertaking.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10584873, 10583399, 10573295, 10566365, 10546805, 10513060, 10509284, 10503121, 10496599, 10475027, 10456099, 10450629, 10443680, 10422766, 10410447, 10409269, 10402947, 10402751, 10402660, 10396943, 10394957, 10356632, 10315972
Electrical System:ignition:module
In March 2011 Chrysler submitted a defect information report for NHTSA Recall No. 11V139 declaring a defect condition that could cause the ignition key to inadvertently move from the RUN to the ACC position on model year (MY) 2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town and Country.The report identified engine stalling as the defect consequence and cited customer complaints and warranty claims, as well as two rear-end collisions, as leading to the recall action.Chrysler determined that a defective WIN module, which is effectively the equivalent of the ignition switch, was the cause of the inadvertent key rotation, and that a new design WIN module would be installed as a remedy.In Spring 2014 ODI conducted outreach to major light vehicle manufacturers regarding ignition key position and its effect on air bag system availability.The outreach was conducted in connection with NHTSA Recall No. 14V047, a recent recall involving inadvertent ignition key rotation and subsequent air bag disablement in certain GM products.During discussions held in April 2014, Chrysler advised ODI that Chrysler air bag systems of this vintage, including the subject vehicles, revert to energy reserve when the ignition key moves to the ACC or OFF position, and that under energy reserve the air bags would only be available for a short period, approximately two tenths of a second (ODI notes this consequence was not identified in the 11V139 recall report).A review of the ODI consumer database conducted after the April 2014 discussions identified complaints alleging that MY 2008-2009 vehicles may have a similar defect as the MY 2010 vehicles, and that some MY 2010 consumers reported experiencing ignition key position concerns after the 11V139 recall remedy was applied.Accordingly this investigation was opened.In response to ODI?s information request letter, Chrysler reported that MY 2008-2009 subject vehicles used the same design WIN module as the recalled vehicles, and also identified 66 consumer reports and one non-injury crash incident potentially related to inadvertent ignition key rotation.Chrysler?s review of the MY 2010 remedy used in 11V139, which involved installation of a Trim Ring as opposed to replacement of the WIN module, showed the remedy did not adequately address ignition key position concerns, and in some use-cases could cause other systems to operate improperly (radio, instrument panel lighting, HVAC fan motor, etc.).Chrysler subsequently filed multiple defect information reports to 1) add the MY 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country, and the MY 2009 Dodge Journey to the original recall scope, and 2) stating that the complete WIN module would be replaced with a new design component in all recalled vehicles (including those that had the Trim Ring installed during 11V139).Chrysler?s report also advises of constrained remedy parts availability, see NHTSA Recall No. 14V373 for further details.Accordingly, the investigation is closed based on the recall action Chrysler is undertaking.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10584873, 10583399, 10573295, 10566365, 10546805, 10513060, 10509284, 10503121, 10496599, 10475027, 10456099, 10450629, 10443680, 10422766, 10410447, 10409269, 10402947, 10402751, 10402660, 10396943, 10394957, 10356632, 10315972
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