Chrysler Grand Voyager Recall R/2012/019: Airbag May Deploy Inadvertently, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Mar 2012
- Launched
- 1,799
- vehicles in the UK
- L01
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chrysler recalled Grand Voyager vehicles built between 1 January 2008 and 31 December 2008. The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module may become contaminated by water leaking from the Heating venting & Air Conditioning (HVAC) drain grommet. The recall notice describes the fix as: the repair is to replace the OCR module in addition to having the HVAC tube and grommet replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module may become contaminated by water leaking from the Heating venting & Air Conditioning (HVAC) drain grommet. This may lead to the illumination of the airbag warning light and the potential for an inadvertent airbag deployment without warning.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY INADVERTENTLY Defect: The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module may become contaminated by water leaking from the Heating venting & Air Conditioning (HVAC) drain grommet. This may lead to the illumination of the airbag warning light and the potential for an inadvertent airbag deployment without warning. Remedy: The repair is to replace the OCR module in addition to having the HVAC tube and grommet replaced
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the illumination of the airbag warning light and the potential for an inadvertent airbag deployment without warning.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the repair is to replace the OCR module in addition to having the HVAC tube and grommet replaced.
Are You Affected?
Grand Voyager built between 1 January 2008 and 31 December 2008 may be included. Chrysler estimates 1,799 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Chrysler, because not every car in the date range may be included.
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chrysler.
- Book with any franchised Chrysler dealer, quoting the campaign code L01 or the DVSA reference R/2012/019. See how to get a Chrysler recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Voyager, Town AND CountryThe driver's airbag emblem may have become loose or detached | Urgent | R/2020/250 | |
| Dodge Journey, Grand VoyagerAirbag may malfunction | Urgent | R/2017/019 | |
| Dodge Journey, Grand VoyagerEngine could shut off unintentionally | Urgent | R/2015/176 | |
| Grand VoyagerFire may occur | Urgent | R/2015/058 | |
| Grand VoyagerIncorrect weight ratings | Low | R/2014/165 |
This is one of 71 Chrysler recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chrysler recall launched before it was R/2011/140 on 8 Nov 2011, for braking performance may be affected. The one launched after it was R/2012/029 on 30 Mar 2012, for engine may cut out. You can also see every Chrysler recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/019, launched 16 March 2012. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.