Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V247000 Reported June 3, 2008

Engine wiring harness

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Electrical System · 6,692 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V247000
Manufacturer Campaign
H21
Manufacturer
Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
6,692
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 3, 2008

Defect Summary

Chrysler is recalling 6,692 my 2009 dodge journey vehicles equipped with a 3.5l engine. the engine wiring harness may contact the left transaxle mount.

Safety Consequence

Damage to the wiring harness could result in an engine compartment fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the engine wiring harness for damage. if the harness is damaged, the wiring will be repaired and a tie wrap installed to secure the harness away from the left transaxle mount. if no damage is found, a tie wrap will be installed to secure the harness away from the left transaxle mount. the recall began on july 7, 2008. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 08V247000 or campaign H21.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V247000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V247000?

NHTSA recall 08V247000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on June 3, 2008. It addresses: Engine wiring harness. The recall affects approximately 6,692 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V247000 or the manufacturer campaign number H21. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.