Chrysler group recalling minivans in United States

DaimlerChrysler AG’s Chrysler group has announced that they are now recalling as many as 270,958 minivans in the United States.

This recall is to fix faulty air bag sensors in these vehicles. The company said that the air bags could not deploy due to the fault because of corrosion.

Chrysler is specifically recalling 2005 model-year Town and Country and Dodge Caravan minivans.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration confirmed the report in a statement on their website: “Certain minivans are being recalled in states which use large amounts of salt for road de-icing to replace their up-front air bag sensors.”

It further said: “Sensors with brass bushings may corrode and crack allowing water to enter the sensor, causing it to fail, illuminating the air bag warning light.”

Chrysler on their part added that they are also extending the warranty on another 133,000 of the minivans.

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