2012 Dodge Journey

On certain vehicles, an electrical short could occur in the steering wheel wiring harness, which could result in an inadvertent deployment of the driver frontal airbag. Unintended airbag deployment, in a non-warranted (non-impact) situation, could startle the driver, which could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. In some instances, inadvertent deployment could cause minor injuries to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will inspect the steering wheel wiring and replace it as necessary. A protective covering will also be installed on the wiring harness.

On certain vehicles, the power steering return hose could rupture at engine start up if the vehicle is exposed to extended cold weather conditions. A power steering hose leak could result in the loss of power steering assist and increased steering effort, which depending on the driver's reactions and traffic conditions, could increase the risk of a crash resulting in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the return side power steering lines with new parts that are validated for extreme cold weather performance.

Certain vehicles may experience water wicking through the wire harness to the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module, which may disable the ABS and/or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) systems. Disabled ABS and/or ESC systems could increase the risk of a crash causing in injury and/or damage to property.  Correction: Dealers will seal the ground eyelets with dual wall heat shrink, repair the wiring harness as required and replace the ABS Module as necessary.

On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine, the engine cover could shift over time due to road vibrations.  If the engine cover were to displace, it could result in the cover contacting the exhaust manifold, which could result in a fire, increasing the risk of injury and/or property damage.  Correction: Dealers will install an enhanced retaining device to the engine cover.

Certain vehicles may have had their brake system inadvertently filled with contaminated brake fluid during vehicle assembly.  This could damage certain brake components, which could increase stopping distance, and result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.  Correction: Dealers will replace all brake components that come in contact with hydraulic brake fluid.