Recall: Engine Shut Off In Chryslers Could Lead to Crash

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):

CHRYSLER / TOWN&COUNTRY 2010
DODGE / GRAND CARAVAN 2010
DODGE / JOURNEY AWD 2010

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

Mfr's Report Date: MAR 01, 2011

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V139000 N/A

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Potential Number of Units Affected: 248,437

Summary:

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 DODGE JOURNEY, GRAND CARAVAN, AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES MANUFACTURER FROM AUGUST 3, 2009, THROUGH JUNE 17, 2010. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE INADVERTENT IGNITION KEY DISPLACEMENT FROM THE RUN TO ACCESSORY POSITION WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT OFF.

Consequence:

ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIN MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Notes:

CHRYSLER SAFETY RECALL NO. L02. 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 .