Recall 11V294000: Inadvertent Air Bag Deployment

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Chrysler/Town and Country 2008

Dodge/Grand Caravan 2008

MANUFACTURER: Chrysler Group LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: August 03, 2011

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V394000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Air Bags: Frontal: Sensor/Control Module

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 299,718

SUMMARY:
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured from June 24, 2007, through July 30, 2008. These vehicles may experience a Heating and Air Conditioner (HVAC) condensate leak from the hvac drain grommet onto the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module, which can lead to the illumination of the airbag warning light and a potential inadvertent airbag deployment without warning.

CONSEQUENCE:
An inadvertent airbag deployment could result in injury to the seat occupant in front of the deploying airbag and/or a vehicle crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the affected air bag module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during September 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

NOTES:
Chrysler safety recall No. L01. Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.