Recall ID # 81911 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE - I found this problem at Motor Trend and it fixed mine!
Recall Date:
JAN 11, 2010
Model Affected:
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan
Summary:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 DODGE CARAVAN, GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, TENNESSEE, UTAH, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, ALASKA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT CRASH SENSORS MAY CRACK UNDER CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND ALLOW WATER TO ENTER INTO THE SENSOR. THIS CAN CAUSE THE SENSOR TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND ILLUMINATE THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT. THESE SENSORS WERE ADDED TO ENHANCE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IN CERTAIN FRONTAL CRASHES.
Consequences:
IF THE FRONT CRASH SENSORS BECOME INOPERATIVE, THE DRIVER IS IMMEDIATELY ALERTED BY ILLUMINATION OF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE PROMPTLY SERVICED. UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS REPAIRED, THE AIRBAGS MAY NOT PROVIDE THE ENHANCED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AIRBAG SENSORS WITH A NEW DESIGN. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN WILL BEGIN DURING JUNE 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Potential Units Affected:
308950
Notes:
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2005/dodge/grand_caravan/recalls/#ixzz2Ae9CXnwk
This problem has been on going for quite sometime (over 2 years). When I first talked to the local Dodge dealer they said that the alarm had to be on before they could see the problem. The light goes on and off, so about the time I had time to take the van in the alarm would be gone. I finely got in with alarm on. They said that it was the driver seat belt tensioner circuit open. They quoted the cost between $500-$600 to repair. I didn't have the money for that at the time. Now more about the alarm. It only comes on when the temperature is over 60-65 degrees. It doesn't seem to come on during the winter.
I think that as this is a safety issue Dodge should fix this at no cost to us. I spoke to a local mechanic and he said it should cost a lot less than what they quoted, as it was a sample fix to unbolt the drivers seat and replace a cable. If I can't get Dodge to fix this at no cost I guess I'll have him fix it, but I just don't feel I should have too.
We noticed that the airbag light was on so we brought it in to the local dealer for repair. The mechanic called us and told us the two of the airbag sensors and the wiring harnesses were badly corroded and needed to be replaced. He then told us that this was NOT covered by our Chrysler Added Care Plus 7/70 extended warranty. He also mentioned that he would add dielectric grease so this would never happen again. Looking through the warranty documents, I noticed that it mentioned that all wiring harness were covered. I called the warranty center and they confirmed that this problem is the result of the "Act of God"; therefore it is not covered by the warranty. Since when does God spread salt on the roads? Apparently these warranties are only covering manufacture defects. IMO, not adding dielectric grease to the wiring harnesses in the first place is a defect. I can't wait for the other sensors/wiring harnesses to fail as well.
This is the second time this sensor has come on for no apparent reason. The first time was when the van was only 6month old. Dealer told me they just had to resent the sensor and then 5 minutes after leaving the lot, the sensor was back on. I took the van back right away and they replaced the sensor but it was under warranty. I'm sure it won't be this time:(
- jaynes,
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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