| Issue ID | 1028671 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10556448 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/02/13 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | To whom this may concern: i spoke with a dodge customer service agent recently regarding an issue with my 2006 dodge grand caravan, which i feel should be covered under chrysler recall campaign j38 but, according to them, is not. The issue with my vehicle involves a cracked airbag sensor, which currently illuminates the airbag light and i suspect may not operate properly in a frontal crash. My local mechanic copied the recall notification for me and marked the information pertinent to my particular vehicle. He feels as though the necessary repairs to the airbag sensor should be covered under this recall campaign. According to the recall notification, ? 2005-2006 dodge grand caravans built from january 19, 2005 through april 5, 2006? And originally sold or currently registered in certain states (to include pennsylvania) are involved in this recall. The airbag light initially came on after driving through standing water, but would go off after a period of time. The light is now on constantly. Since my vehicle is currently registered in pennsylvania, one of the states listed on the recall notification, and was built in december 2005, i believe the repairs should be covered under this recall. Since i purchased my vehicle used with 13,000 miles on it, i do not know where it was originally sold or registered. Please contact me when you have reviewed this information and can give me your informed decision about the repairs to my vehicle and any concern you have about the safety of my vehicle. I appreciate your time and effort. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 130000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MONACA, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1D4GP24R16BXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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