REC-000200

active

2010–2015 CHRYSLER DODGE JOURNEY (JC) & FIAT FREEMONT (JF)

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: FCA Australia Pty Ltd

Recall date: 11 September 2017

Defect

The steering wheel wire harness may become trapped between a tab on the steering wheel plastic back cover and the edge of the horn plate.

Hazard

This may cause the edge of the horn plate to rub through the wire insulation, creating an electrical short circuit which could cause the driver airbag to deploy, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury to vehicle occupants.

Remedy

FCA Australia will notify owners of affected vehicles who can then schedule a service booking with their nearest authorised Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealer. The dealer will inspect the steering wheel harness and repair or replace if needed at no cost to the owner.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — FCA Australia Pty Ltd — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: vehiclerecalls.gov.au