NHTSA Campaign 17V376000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) · Reported Jun 13, 2017 · 209,135 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy if the air bag wiring harness gets chafed within the steering wheel and short circuits.

Consequence

Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bag wiring within the steering wheel, replacing 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. Chrysler's number for this recall is T33.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2011 209,135
DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2012 209,135

Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V376000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.