Recall 10V611000: Evaporator Drain Tube Inspection

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Chrysler/Town and Country 2008

Dodge/Grand Caravan 2008

MANUFACTURER: Chrysler Group LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: November 07, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V611000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Equipment: Electrical: Air Conditioner

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 367,350

SUMMARY:
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan Vehicles. These vehicles may experience a water leak at the Heating and Air Conditioner (HVAC) drain grommet which can lead to illumination of airbag warning light and a potential inadvertent airbag deployment.

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 HVAC drain grommet free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during February 2010. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

NOTES:
Chrysler safety defect report K25. 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.