Restraints - Air Bag Lamp ON/Impact Sensor DTC's Set: Overview
NUMBER: 08-020-07GROUP: Electrical
DATE: July 13, 2007
SUBJECT:
Supplemental Front Air Bag Sensor Replacement (Lifetime Warranty)
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves verifying that a right and/or left front impact supplemental airbag sensor(s) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) exists in the Occupant Restraint Control Module (ORG). If DTC's exist, the right and left supplemental front airbag sensors must be replaced and the sensor harness connectors must be inspected for corrosion and replaced if necessary.
NOTE:
Technicians performing this procedure for the first time should fully familiarize themselves with the steps and procedures listed in this Service Bulletin before proceeding.
MODELS:
2005 (RG) Chrysler Voyager
2005 (RS) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles built at the Windsor Assembly Plant ("R" in the 11th VIN position) through February 3, 2005 (MDH 020323), the St. Louis Assembly plant ("B" in the 11th VIN position) through January 19, 2005 (MDH 011923) or the Styler Assembly plant ("Y" in the 11th VIN position) through January 04, 2005 (MDH 010423).
DISCUSSION:
The supplemental front airbag sensors may crack under certain conditions and allow water to enter into the sensor(s). These sensors were added to enhance the performance of the vehicles airbag system; however, a cracked sensor may not operate properly in a frontal crash. A cracked sensor can also illuminate the airbag warning light.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the vehicle operator experiences air bag warning lamp illumination with any of the following DTC's; NO RIGHT FRONT IMPACT SENSOR COMMUNICATION / RIGHT FRONT IMPACT SENSOR INTERNAL 1/ NO LEFT FRONT IMPACT SENSOR COMMUNICATION or LEFT FRONT IMPACT SENSOR INTERNAL 1, perform the Repair Procedure. If the air bag warning lamp is on due to other DTC's, this bulletin does not apply. Refer to diagnostic procedures available in DealerCONNECT >>> TechCONNECT under: Diagnostics > 7.2 AIRBAG for further information.
NOTE:
Vehicles that are included in Customer Satisfaction Notification G09 are not included in this Service Bulletin and must be repaired under the procedures and labor operation numbers listed within G09. Vehicles not included in G09 must use this Service Bulletin for repair.
PARTS REQUIRED:
NOTE:
Connectors, Self-Tapping Screws and Riv-nuts will be used on an "as needed" basis.
SPECIAL TOOLS / EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
NOTE:
Vehicles included in this Service Bulletin have a lifetime warranty on supplemental front airbag sensors, mounting hardware and sensor electrical connectors as described in this Service Bulletin. See Warranty Bulletin D-07-19 for details associated with the lifetime warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE:
Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.