Vehicle recall 09V046000 · February 5, 2009
Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country
Unused electrical connectors for the blind spot detection system may become corroded and could short circuit, which can cause a variety of conditions.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Chrysler is recalling 6,138 my 2009 town and country and Dodge grand caravan vehicles. Unused electrical connectors for the blind spot detection system may become corroded and could short circuit, which can cause a variety of conditions.
- Consequence
- If the fuse for this circuit does not blow, the connectors could overheat and potentially catch fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will seal the power circuit at the subject connector and replace the fuse for this circuit if necessary free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2009. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes
- Chrysler recall no. J01.CUSTOMERS 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V046000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 5, 2009
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- J01
- Owner notification
- March 9, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,138
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chrysler Town and Country (2009): 2009
- Dodge Grand Caravan (2009): 2009
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