Recall 10V008 covers 2005-2006 Chrysler Town And Country, Grand Caravan, and Caravan vehicles with front crash sensor water intrusion. Repair is free at Chrysler dealers.
Chrysler is recalling 308,950 2005-2006 Town And Country, Grand Caravan, and Caravan vehicles in cold-weather states because the front crash sensors can crack and let water enter. An inoperative sensor turns on the airbag warning light, and the vehicle needs prompt service because the airbags lose added frontal-crash protection until a Chrysler dealer completes the free repair once available.
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What's wrong?
The front crash sensors on the 2005-2006 Chrysler Town And Country, Grand Caravan, and Caravan are part of the frontal airbag system. They help the vehicle recognize certain frontal crashes and support the timing and performance of airbag deployment. The airbags still depend on the rest of the system, but these added sensors are meant to improve how the system responds in those crashes.
On these minivans, the front crash sensor housing can crack under certain environmental conditions. Once the housing cracks, water can get inside the sensor. Water intrusion can make the sensor stop working, which means the airbag system loses one of the inputs it uses for certain frontal crashes.
There is no warning sign before failure. After the sensor stops working, the airbag warning light can come on, and that light means the system needs dealer diagnosis before you rely on it.
Who's affected?
Covers Town And Country, Grand Caravan, and Caravan minivans across the 2005 and 2006 model years, all tied to the front air bag system.
| 2005 Chrysler Town And Country | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2006 Chrysler Town And Country | front air bag |
| 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan | front air bag |
| 2005 Dodge Caravan | front air bag |
| 2006 Dodge Caravan | front air bag |
| 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan | front air bag |
| Units affected | 308,950 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific minivan is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the front crash sensors stop working, the airbag warning light turns on. Until the sensors are replaced, the airbags do not provide their enhanced protection in a crash. Treat an airbag warning light as a reason to schedule service promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised Chrysler dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2005-2006 Chrysler Town And Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, or Dodge Caravan is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Chrysler dealer and ask whether the free front crash sensor replacement is ready for your vehicle.
- Bring the recall notice if Chrysler sent one. If not, reference recall number 10V008 when you call.
- Schedule the front crash sensor replacement that fixes sensor water intrusion and restores enhanced airbag protection in certain frontal crashes.
- Watch for the airbag warning light and have the vehicle serviced promptly if it turns on before the repair.
What happens at the repair
Chrysler's filed remedy is replacement of the front airbag sensors with a new design. At the dealer, a Chrysler technician removes the old front crash sensors, installs the redesigned sensors, and confirms the airbag warning light is not on after the repair. The dealer repair will be free once available. The source remedy says the safety improvement campaign began during June 2010, but this record does not provide a current remedy status, so confirm the VIN before arranging service.
Timeline
| January 11, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 19, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V008?
Recall 10V008 covers 308,950 2005-2006 Chrysler Town And Country, Grand Caravan, and Caravan vehicles in listed states with front crash sensors that can crack and let water enter. Chrysler will replace the front airbag sensors with a new design for free.
What should I do if my 2005-2006 Chrysler Town And Country, Grand Caravan, or Caravan is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 10V008. If it is, contact a franchised Chrysler dealer to schedule front airbag sensor replacement. Reference recall number 10V008 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Chrysler's recall remedy says the front airbag sensor replacement will be performed free of charge. A franchised Chrysler dealer replaces the affected sensors with a new design, and parts and labor are covered under the recall.
What warning signs should I watch for?
The airbag warning light is the warning sign named in recall 10V008. If that light comes on, the vehicle should be promptly serviced. Until the repair is complete, the airbags do not provide the enhanced protection intended for certain frontal crashes.
What if I bought this vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2005-2006 Chrysler Town And Country, Grand Caravan, or Caravan is included, then give recall number 10V008 to the dealer service desk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V008000 |
|---|---|
| Chrysler customer service | 1-800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V008 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V008000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 4, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →