Recall 10V611 covers 299,635 2008 Chrysler Town And Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles for an HVAC drain leak. Free repair at franchised Chrysler dealers.
Chrysler is recalling 299,635 2008 Town And Country and Grand Caravan minivans under recall 10V611 because water can leak at the HVAC drain grommet and trigger the airbag warning light. The defect can lead to an inadvertent airbag deployment, which raises the risk of injury or a crash, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The HVAC drain grommet on affected 2008 Chrysler Town And Country and Grand Caravan vehicles is a small seal around the heating and air conditioner drain. That drain carries condensation from the HVAC case out of the vehicle. The grommet is supposed to keep that water from entering areas where electrical parts sit.
In NHTSA campaign 10V611, water can leak at that grommet instead of draining cleanly outside. When water reaches the affected area, it can interfere with the airbag system and turn on the airbag warning light. The same water intrusion can also lead to an unintended airbag deployment.
The filing does not list a separate warning sign before the defect progresses. There is no warning sign before failure. If the airbag warning light comes on, treat it as a service issue and have the vehicle checked by a Chrysler dealer.
Who's affected?
The same air conditioner component appears for each listed minivan model.
| 2008 Chrysler Town And Country | Air conditioner |
|---|---|
| 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan | Air conditioner |
| Units affected | 299,635 |
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?
An unintended airbag deployment can injure the seat occupant in front of the deploying airbag or lead to a crash. There is no listed warning sign, so schedule the repair and use extra caution until the dealer completes it. Repair will be free at any franchised Chrysler dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008 Chrysler Town And Country or Grand Caravan is included in this recall.
- Contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 if your VIN record does not show whether the recall repair is open.
- Ask a franchised Chrysler dealer about the free HVAC drain grommet replacement that fixes the water leak linked to airbag warning light problems and unintended airbag deployment risk.
- Bring the recall notice if Chrysler mailed one. If not, reference recall number 10V611 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and stop using the vehicle if the airbag warning light comes on.
What happens at the repair
Chrysler's repair for recall 10V611 is to replace the HVAC drain grommet, the part that seals the drain path for heating and air conditioning water. Chrysler listed the safety recall as beginning on January 14, 2011. Because the remedy status is not marked available in this data, plan on confirming availability before scheduling. Once the dealer repair is available for your VIN, a Chrysler technician replaces the HVAC drain grommet free of charge.
Timeline
| December 8, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 14, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V611?
Recall 10V611 covers 299,635 2008 Chrysler Town And Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans with an HVAC drain grommet leak. Water intrusion can turn on the airbag warning light and lead to inadvertent airbag deployment. Dealers replace the HVAC drain grommet for free.
What should I do if my 2008 Chrysler Town And Country or 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific minivan is included in recall 10V611. If it is, contact a franchised Chrysler dealer to schedule the HVAC drain grommet replacement. Reference recall number 10V611 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Chrysler dealers replace the HVAC drain grommet free of charge under recall 10V611. Chrysler also lists 1-800-853-1403 for owner questions about this recall.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is inadvertent airbag deployment. If water leaks at the HVAC drain grommet, the airbag warning light can turn on and the airbag can deploy without a crash, creating an injury risk for the seat occupant and a crash risk.
What if I bought this minivan used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2008 Town And Country or Grand Caravan is included, then call a franchised Chrysler dealer with recall number 10V611.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V611000 |
|---|---|
| Chrysler customer service | 1-800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V611 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V611000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (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 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →