Recall 16V047 covers 110,482 2008-2009 Grand Caravan, Town And Country, and Journey vehicles for air bag control unit corrosion. Free dealer repair.
Dodge is recalling 110,482 2008-2009 Grand Caravan, Town And Country, and Journey vehicles because the air bag control unit can corrode and fail. A failed control unit can keep air bags from deploying in a crash or deploy them unexpectedly, increasing injury and crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The air bag control unit in the 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, Town And Country, and Journey is the module that watches crash sensors and controls the front air bags. It is also known as the occupant restraint controller, or ORC. In normal operation, it checks the restraint system and sends the command that deploys the air bags during a qualifying crash.
On affected vehicles, that control unit can corrode. Corrosion damages the electronics inside the module, so the unit can stop reading the system correctly or fail outright. Once that happens, the air bag system is no longer working as designed, even though the rest of the vehicle starts and drives.
The warning sign is the airbag warning lamp. If the ORC detects a malfunction, that light will illuminate immediately, and the vehicle needs recall service.
Who's affected?
Spans Grand Caravan and Town And Country minivans plus Journey SUVs across the 2008 and 2009 model years, all tied to the front air bag.
| 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan | front air bag |
| 2009 Chrysler Town And Country | front air bag |
| 2009 Dodge Journey | front air bag |
| 2008 Chrysler Town And Country | front air bag |
| Units affected | 110,482 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A failed air bag control unit can stop the air bags from deploying in a crash, increasing injury risk. It can also trigger an unintended air bag deployment, increasing crash risk. If the airbag warning lamp comes on, schedule the repair soon and avoid ignoring the warning. Repair will be free at any franchised Dodge dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, Town And Country, or Journey is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Dodge dealer to ask whether the free air bag control unit replacement is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the air bag control unit replacement, which addresses corrosion that can stop air bags from deploying or trigger deployment.
- Bring the owner notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 16V047 when you call.
- Call Dodge customer service at 1-800-853-1403 with questions about scheduling or recall S07.
What happens at the repair
The source remedy identifies a free dealer repair: replacing the air bag control unit. At the dealer, a Dodge technician removes the corroded or failed control unit and installs the replacement unit covered by recall 16V047. Parts and labor are covered under the recall once the repair is available. If you already paid for an air bag control unit repair tied to this issue, Dodge's reimbursement process asks for the original receipt or other proof of payment so the expense can be confirmed.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 29, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 6, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V047?
Recall 16V047 covers 110,482 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, Town And Country, and Journey vehicles with air bag control units that can corrode and fail. A failed unit can prevent air bags from deploying in a crash or trigger unintended deployment, increasing injury or crash risk.
What should I do if my 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, Town And Country, or Journey is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 16V047. If it is, contact a franchised Dodge dealer and ask to schedule air bag control unit replacement. Reference recall number 16V047 or Chrysler recall number S07 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for vehicles included in recall 16V047.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that the air bag control unit can fail after corrosion. If that happens, the air bags can fail to deploy during a crash, increasing occupant injury risk. The unit can also trigger unintended air bag deployment, increasing crash risk.
What if I bought this vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Grand Caravan, Town And Country, or Journey is included, then give the dealer recall number 16V047 when scheduling the repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V047000 |
|---|---|
| Dodge customer service | 1-800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V047 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V047000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →