What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2014261
- Recall date
- 2 July 2014
- Make
- Chrysler, Dodge
- Models
- Town & Country, Grand Caravan, Journey
- Model years
- 2008 to 2010
- Vehicle class
- Light Truck & Van
- System
- Electrical
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 97,496
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles, the Wireless Ignition Node (a.k.a ignition switch) may allow the ignition key to inadvertently move from the ON position to the accessory (ACC) position while driving, causing the engine to shut off. This would result in a loss of motive power, power steering and power brakes,u00a0 and would disable the airbags as well as other supplemental restraint systems (SRS).u00a0 Increased steering and braking effort and au00a0 loss of motive power could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Loss of airbagu00a0/u00a0SRSu00a0function in a crash that warrants airbag deployment and/or other supplemental restraint system function could increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will install a revised WIN module and frequency operated button ignition keyu00a0(FOBIK). Note: Until the correction is performed, owners are advised to remove all objects from the FOBIK (Ignition Key) such as additional keys, key chains, etc, leaving only the FOBIK (ignition key).u00a0 After starting the vehicle, drivers should ensure that the key is securely and correctly aligned in the u201cONu201d position before driving the vehicle. Note:u00a0This recall is superseded by recall 20
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2014261.