Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy if the air bag wiring harness gets chafed within the steering wheel and short circuits.
Safety risk
Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary. A protective cover will also be installed. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T47.
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
8,569
Reported to NHTSA
2016-05-06
Owners notified
2016-05-24
Defect description
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 31, 2007, to November 12, 2016. After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist.
Safety risk
A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S08.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 19, 2010, to May 26, 2015 and equipped with 2.4L engines. In the affected vehicles, the engine cover may detach from the engine and contact the exhaust manifold.
Safety risk
If the displaced engine cover contacts the exhaust manifold, there would be an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved mounting system for the engine cover, free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R32.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED STEERING COLUMN PIVOT RIVET.
Safety risk
A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED RIVET COULD COMPROMISE THE ABILITY OF THE STEERING COLUMN TO SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT LOADS IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, DECREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FRONTAL IMPACT SAFETY SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, THE CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR RIVET PRESENCE AND ALIGNMENT AND REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN PIVOT AS REQUIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 4, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Service brakes
47
26,500 mi
Electrical system
41
79,000 mi
Engine
29
89,000 mi
Steering
25
70,500 mi
Power train
16
85,000 mi
Air bags
14
98,246 mi
Unknown or other
14
60,000 mi
Exterior lighting
8
105,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
7
55,312 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
7
11,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
7
38,932 mi
Engine and engine cooling
5
45,000 mi
Suspension
4
12,776 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
3
4,667 mi
Power train: automatic transmission
3
1,159 mi
Visibility/wiper
3
2,000 mi
Wheels
3
12,776 mi
Electrical system: wiring
2
108,000 mi
Equipment: electrical
2
4,000 mi
Seats
2
4,898 mi
Tires
2
21,203 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility
1
18,064 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
1
145,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1
128,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages
1
80,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
1
14,000 mi
Seat belts
1
—
Seats: mid/rear assembly
1
4,898 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light
1
67,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
1
19,000 mi
Structure: body: door
1
—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing
1
108,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
1
50,000 mi
The 2010 model has about a fifth as many complaints as this one. The 2012 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Open investigations
An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.
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Latches/locks/linkages
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.