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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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
- 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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