2013 Chrysler Minivans Recalled for Airbag Defect
A total of 282,200 Chrysler minivans are being recalled because the side airbags can deploy on the wrong side in the event of an accident.
The affected vehicles are all from the 2013 model year and include the Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Town and Country and Ram Cargo Van. The campaign includes 224,000 vehicles in the U.S., 49,300 in Canada, 2,900 in Mexico, and 5,300 elsewhere. According to the American automaker, a software issue is causing the airbags to deploy on the opposing side of the vehicle, rather than the side of the vehicle involved in a crash.
Chrysler began investigating the issue after a customer complaint and there has only been one minor injury related to the defect. Chrysler will begin notifying affected owners and will reprogram the software for free.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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