Vehicle recall 09V082000 · March 12, 2009
2009 Dodge Journey
An unused electrical connector for the optional 115 volt auxiliary power outlet option may become corroded and could short circuit.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Chrysler is recalling 16,852 my 2009 Dodge journey vehicles equipped without optional 115 volt auxiliary power outlet. An unused electrical connector for the optional 115 volt auxiliary power outlet option may become corroded and could short circuit.
- Consequence
- If the fuse for this circuit does not blow, the connector could overheat and potentially catch fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will re-route and stow the 115 volt auxiliary power outlet connector and pull the 25 amp fuse to remove power from this unused circuit free of charge. The recall began on March 30, 2009. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes
- Chrysler recall no. J09.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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V082000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 12, 2009
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- J09
- Owner notification
- March 30, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 16,852
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge Journey (2009): 2009
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