Chrysler recalls VW Routan

Chrysler has problems with the airbags in two models. The VW Routan is related, however not affected by the recall.The U.S. carmaker Chrysler has to recall nearly 300,000 minivans in the U.S., because the airbags may cause unexpected. According to the company, by a leak of the air conditioner condensation drip on a controller. If there is a short circuit, may be able to fire the airbags.

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration NHTSA issued a recall on its website on Thursday. Models affected are the related Chrysler Town and Country, Chrysler Voyager and Dodge Caravan from the model year 2008. The cars are among the top sellers of Chrysler.

The current Chrysler minivan in North America is also changed slightly as the VW Routan sold. “VW is not affected by the defect,” but a company spokesman said on request. The construction is another. In previous recalls, Volkswagen had been affected.