Canada - Campaign - G09 Supplemental Front Air Bag Sensors
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Issue Date
2007-07-03
IMPORTANT
DEALER SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION G09 SUPPLEMENTAL FRONT AIRBAG SENSORS
MODELS:
2005(RS) Dodge Caravan, Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country
NOTE:
This notification applies only to the above vehicles built at the Windsor Assembly plant ("R" in the 11th VIN position) through February 3, 2005 (MDH 02-03-23) and the St. Louis Assembly plant ("B" in the 11th VIN position) through January 19, 2005 (MDH 01-19-23).
IMPORTANT:
Many of the vehicles with in the above build period have already been repaired according to our warranty records, and therefore, have been excluded from this notification.
^ The supplemental front airbag sensors on about 50,000 of the above vehicles may crack under certain conditions and allow water to enter into the sensor. These sensors were added to enhance the performance of the vehicle's airbag system; however, a cracked sensor may not operate properly in a frontal crash. A cracked sensor can also illuminate the airbag warning light.
^ To correct this condition, the right and left supplemental front airbag sensors must be replaced and the sensor harness connectors must be inspected and replaced, if necessary.
Recall and Parts Information
Canadian Recall Service Instructions and Part Numbers can be different. Al ways use the attached Canadian Recall Notification for service instructions and parts information.
This Canadian Recall Notification can also be found in DealerCONNECT - See below:
DealerCONNECT > Service > In the Repair section TechCONNECT > 30 - CANADIAN RECALLS
The V.I.N. range for vehicles involved in this campaign is as follows:
DEALER VIN LISTS Located On DealerCONNECT - Global Recall System (GRS)
GRS has been developed to provide dealers with an up-to-date list of involved vehicles by recall number and by dealer code. Owners known to DaimlerChrysler are also listed. Involved vehicles will be removed from the GRS within several days of submitting repair claims.
To use the GRS in DealerCONNECT, you first need to click on the Service tab and then in the Repair section click on Global Recall System. Your dealer's VIN list for each Recall can be sorted by: Unsold Vehicles (at the me of Recall launch), Phone Number, City Name, Zip Code (Postal Code) or VIN.
Dealer Information
Owner Letter