Vehicle recall 10V008000 · January 11, 2010
Dodge Caravan, Dodge Grand Caravan and 1 more model
The front crash sensors may crack under certain environmental conditions and allow water to enter into the sensor.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- Chrysler's campaign number is J38. Chrysler has not decided that this is a defect related to motor vehicle safety.however, Chrysler has informed NHTSA that it will provide the modifications described above at no cost.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V008000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 11, 2010
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- J38
- Owner notification
- April 19, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 308,950
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
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 (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
- Dodge Caravan (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
- Dodge Grand Caravan (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
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