The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V376000·Announced 2017-06-13

Dodge Grand Caravan Recalled for Air Bag Wiring Defect

Chrysler is recalling 2011-2012 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles because the driver's air bag wiring may chafe and short circuit, causing unexpected deployment.

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 (air bag) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential injury without confirmed incidents.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles due to a defect in the driver's frontal air bag system. In the affected vehicles, the air bag wiring harness may get chafed within the steering wheel, which can lead to a short circuit.

This defect may cause the driver's frontal air bag to deploy unexpectedly. An unexpected deployment increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel and replace it if necessary. A protective cover will also be installed. These repairs will be made free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
Brand
DODGE
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Category
Vehicle — Minivan
Hazard
Affected units
209,135

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 (1)

  • GRAND CARAVAN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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