Chrysler and Dodge Recall 2012 Minivans for Liftgate Pinch Sensor Defect
Chrysler is recalling 2012 Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans because a faulty liftgate sensor may fail to stop the door, risking injury.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (power liftgate pinch hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2012 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured between March 9, 2012, and March 12, 2012. The recall involves a potential defect in the right-side liftgate pinch sensor, which may not function properly on some affected vehicles.
The defective sensor may require increased force to stop the power liftgate during its final closing stages. This malfunction increases the risk that the liftgate door may close on an appendage, potentially causing injury. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right-side liftgate pinch sensors free of charge. The safety recall began on May 18, 2012. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- CHRYSLER, DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY, GRAND CARAVAN
- Brand
- CHRYSLER
- Manufacturer
- CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Minivan
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 471
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- TOWN AND COUNTRY
- GRAND CARAVAN
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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