2008 Chrysler Town and Country airbags problems

Filed Dec 19, 2023 · Airbags · WA

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not under recall. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with a defective air bag module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Oct 13, 2023 · Airbags, Electrical · NY

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and determined that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed May 22, 2023 · Airbags · 170,160 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the driver’s and passenger’s side curtain and front air bags suddenly deployed. During the failure there was no collision to cause the air bags to deploy. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 11V394000 (Air Bags, Equipment). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced that failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 170,160.

Filed Dec 28, 2022 · Airbags · 185,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the air bag control unit was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V047000 (Air Bags). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 185,000.

Filed Jun 28, 2022 · Airbags, Brakes · IA

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that he had received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V396000 (Air Bags). The contact took the vehicle to a dealer where they were able to replace the air bag but not the emblem. The contact then moved to Iowa where he had the emblem replaced at Kriegers Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (3205 US-61, Muscatine, IA 52761) under the same recall. After the emblem was replaced, the air bag warning light would intermittently appear on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds, the brakes would engage independently with the ABS and traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed him that the cause of the failure was a result of a faulty air bag replacement. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was given an appointment for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 1, 2022 · Airbags, Electrical · 167,000 miles · FL · crash

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town And Country. The vehicle had previously been serviced by the dealer under the Manufacturer's Campaign Numbers: R03 (Wireless Ignition Node Module) and W09 (Driver Air Bag Emblem). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the anti-theft alarm system, windshield wipers, and door locks were inadvertently activated. The contact had to disconnect the battery in order to correct the failure. The failure caused two minor collisions with no injuries sustained, and no police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to Napleton Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (1460 E Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34744) and diagnosed with clockspring failure. The contact was informed that the clockspring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 167,000.

Filed Dec 20, 2021 · Airbags, Steering · UT

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V396000 (Air Bags, Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer and Brent Brown Chrysler Jeep (1825 N University Pkwy Provo, UT 84604) were made aware of the recall but informed the contact that parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Dec 14, 2021 · Airbags, Steering · 190,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that there was a hole where the emblem was located on the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be serviced under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V396000 (Air bag, Steering) however, the emblem was removed but not replaced. The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.

Filed Dec 12, 2021 · Airbags · IL

REFERENCE FCA SAFETY RECALL W09. I have been attempting to get my vehicle fixed/repaired since February of this year when I received a recall notice (W09) through the postal service. I was told in February the part was not available yet for the dealer to obtain but I would be notified when it was available. I have called the dealer frequently since then to determine the status of the part and to have my vehicle fixed and received the same reply. Approximately three months ago when I called the dealer (yet again), the dealer informed me they would order the part and they would notify me when it arrived. I have repeatedly called this dealer since then to ask if the part had arrived. After three phone calls I was pointedly told I would be notified when the part had arrived. It is December of 2021 now and the recall on my vehicle remains unfixed. This morning I searched for this recall on the federal safety agency website and found, "The interim repair is to remove the emblem and the emblem retainers from the driver airbag." This interim remedy was never mentioned nor completed by this dealer. I was never made aware until my search this morning there was an interim remedy. Since receiving this recall in February I have been minimizing the use of this vehicle, restricting its use to in town driving only until it could be fixed. I am fortunate to have another vehicle at my disposal but others in my situation may not be so fortunate. If the delay in supplying the required parts is due to the manufacture then I highly doubt the FCA statement, "...but are sincerely concerned about your safety", as cited on their safety recall letter. If the delay is due to the Diepholz Chrysler dealer in Paris Illinois, then I am of the opinion this dealer has failed or is unable to remedy this defect within a reasonable time period. If the federal safety agency is able to get this dealer to make the required fix/repair, then the federal safety agency is far better than I could ever hope to be.

Filed Sep 24, 2021 · Airbags, Electrical · 110,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, several unknown warning lights flashed on the instrument panel as the vehicle would shut off. The contact stated that he waited for a while before being able to restart the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact discovered the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags) which he linked to the failure. The contact made an appointment with the local dealer. Upon arrival at the dealer, he was informed that the recall was already serviced prior and that he had to pay a diagnostic fee to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.