Pedestrian Deployment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Journey and 2015 Dodge Journey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The following Electronic Pedestrian Protection (EPP) system components must be replaced following a pedestrian deployment:
- Right and left EPP hood hinge actuators
- Right and left active hood hinges
- Hood panel
Following three EPP system deployments the Electronic Pedestrian Protection Module (EPPM) will log a DEPLOYMENT DATA RECORD FULL Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). This DTC cannot be overwritten or cleared. In this instance, the EPPM must also be replaced with a new unit.
The following components must be closely inspected, then replaced if any damage is visually evident following a pedestrian deployment:
- EPP impact sensors
- EPP impact sensor wiring
- EPP safing sensors
- EPP safing sensor wiring
- Front bumper energy absorber foam material (inspect for compression, cracks and any other signs of deformation or deterioration)
- Front bumper support beam (reinforcement)
- Front fascia
- Front fascia brackets
- Hood latch/secondary catch unit
- Hood latch striker
- Pedestrian bar (see NOTE below)
NOTE:
- In order to guarantee continued Electronic Pedestrian Protection (EPP) system integrity, the active hood hinges and hood panel MUST be replaced following three EPP deployments, regardless of how the active hood is deployed or the results of any visual inspection.
- The pedestrian bar MUST be inspected and replaced if visually damaged following ANY frontal vehicle impact, regardless of whether the active hood is deployed or how the impact occurred.