Recall number: 10V008000recall date: 01/11/2010 component: Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module problem summary: Chrysler is conducting a safety improvement campaign involving 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. What owners should do: 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. I have this issue and Chrysler is refusing to fix it for free.

- Powhatan, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Town and country. The contact stated that the frontal air bag warning sensor was defective. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic that stated there was a recall for the air bags under NHTSA campaign id number: 10V008000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module). The contact was advised by an authorized dealer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 71,259. Updated 01/03/11

- Norfolk, MA, USA

2006 Chrysler Town and country van. Consumer seeks reimbursement for airbag repairs the consumer stated the air bag light illuminated. He took the vehicle to a local repair shop and was informed the air bag sensor was faulty.

- Peshtigo, WI, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Town and country. When the vehicle was turned on, the air bag light illuminated and stayed lit. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the contact was informed that the front air bag sensor had failed. The dealer and the manufacturer both informed the contact about recall 10V008000 (air bags: Frontal: Sensor/control module) but stated that his vehicle was not included although he was experiencing the same failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. The current mileage was approximately 100,000.

- Lansing, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Town & Country. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership to have defective parts replaced and the dealer informed the contact that a recall was open on the vehicle: Recall 10V008000 (air bags: Frontal: Sensor/control module). The dealer stated that the manufacturer only supplied the dealerships with one air bag sensor every fourteen days. The contact was concerned that the part was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.

- Soiux City , IA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Town and country. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminates intermittently. The sensor was replaced 5 times, but the light continues to illuminate. The dealer has not identified the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 250 and current mileage is 31,000. Updated 5/13/08 updated 05/13/08.

- Arlington, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Town and country. While driving 5-70 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. There is a recall for the air bags: Frontal: Sensor/control module (NHTSA campaign id number 07V192000) for the 2005 Chrysler Town and country. The contact felt that his vehicle should be included. The failure mileage was 12,000 and current mileage was 17,248. Updated 03/13/08.

- Whitesboro, NY, USA

After starting my car, the light indicating the passenger air bag was turned off stayed on for the entire trip. An hour later I stopped, turned my car back on and the light turned off.

- Papillion, NE, USA