Chrysler Grand Voyager Recall R/2013/088: Incorrect Side Airbag May Deploy, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2013/088, campaign code N44. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Urgent
How serious
16 Sep 2013
Launched
208
vehicles in the UK
N44
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Chrysler recalled Grand Voyager vehicles built between 1 May 2012 and 30 June 2013. In the event of a collision from the B-pillar rearward the incorrect side airbags may deploy. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to reprogramme the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

In the event of a collision from the B-pillar rearward the incorrect side airbags may deploy. This would create an increased risk of injury.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: INCORRECT SIDE AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY Defect: In the event of a collision from the B-pillar rearward the incorrect side airbags may deploy. This would create an increased risk of injury. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reprogramme the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: incorrect side airbag may deploy.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to reprogramme the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.

Are You Affected?

Grand Voyager built between 1 May 2012 and 30 June 2013 may be included. Chrysler estimates 208 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chrysler.
  2. Book with any franchised Chrysler dealer, quoting the campaign code N44 or the DVSA reference R/2013/088. See how to get a Chrysler recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
Grand Voyager, Town AND CountryThe driver's airbag emblem may have become loose or detachedUrgentR/2020/250
Dodge Journey, Grand VoyagerAirbag may malfunctionUrgentR/2017/019
Dodge Journey, Grand VoyagerEngine could shut off unintentionallyUrgentR/2015/176
Grand VoyagerFire may occurUrgentR/2015/058
Grand VoyagerIncorrect weight ratingsLowR/2014/165

This is one of 71 Chrysler recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chrysler recall launched before it was R/2012/140 on 7 Dec 2012, for braking efficiency may be reduced. The one launched after it was R/2014/165 on 9 Dec 2014, for incorrect weight ratings. You can also see every Chrysler recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and airbag recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2013/088, launched 16 September 2013. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.