Recall 20V396000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 20V396000. Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 925,239 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Defect Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching CHRYSLER, DODGE from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V189000 | Mar 26, 2026 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | AIR BAGS | 178,246 |
| 25V876000 | Dec 17, 2025 | ROLLX VANS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 86 |
| 25V877000 | Dec 17, 2025 | VANTAGE MOBILITY | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 1,019 |
| 25V846000 | Dec 9, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 5,974 |
| 25V674000 | Oct 9, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT | 298,439 |
| 25V573000 | Sep 4, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN | 985 |
| 25V574000 | Sep 4, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL | 75 |
| 25V552000 | Aug 26, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 219,577 |
| 25V471000 | Jul 17, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 21 |
| 25V388000 | Jun 12, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 140 |
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 20V396000
Referencing Complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2061152 | Jan 30, 2025 | 2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the ignition became inoper… |
| 2061153 | Jan 30, 2025 | 2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the ignition became inoper… |
| 2061154 | Jan 30, 2025 | 2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN | STEERING | The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the ignition became inoper… |
| 2061155 | Jan 30, 2025 | 2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V396000 (Air Bags… |
| 2061156 | Jan 30, 2025 | 2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN | STEERING | The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V396000 (Air Bags… |
| 2061157 | Jan 30, 2025 | 2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Caravan. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V396000 (Air Bags… |
| 1935030 | Oct 12, 2023 | 2010 DODGE NITRO | STEERING | The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Nitro. The contact received a recall notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V396000 … |
| 1935029 | Oct 12, 2023 | 2010 DODGE NITRO | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Nitro. The contact received a recall notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V396000 … |
| 1895037 | May 2, 2023 | 2009 DODGE NITRO | STEERING | The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Nitro. The contact received recall notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V396000 (A… |
| 1895036 | May 2, 2023 | 2009 DODGE NITRO | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Nitro. The contact received recall notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V396000 (A… |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.