Grand Caravan V6-3.3L VIN R (2005)
Technical Service Bulletin # J38
Date: 100420
Campaign - Front Air Bag Sensor Replacement
April 2010
Dealer Service Instructions for:
Customer Satisfaction Notification J38
Supplemental Front Airbag Sensors
Models
2005-2006 (RS) Dodge Caravan, Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country
NOTE:
This notification applies only to the above vehicles built from January 19, 2005 through April 5, 2006 (MDH 011900 through 040500).
IMPORTANT:
Many of the vehicles within the above build period have already been repaired according to our warranty records, and therefore, have been excluded
from this notification. Only the above vehicles originally sold or currently registered in certain states are involved. See the "Owner Notification and
Service Scheduling" section for a list of states involved in this notification.
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer used vehicle inventory. Dealers should complete this repair on these vehicles before retail delivery.
Dealers should also perform this repair on vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.
Subject
The supplemental front airbag sensors on about 310,000 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.
Repair
The right and left supplemental front airbag sensors must be replaced and the sensor wiring harness connectors must be inspected and replaced, if
necessary.
