Dodge Grand Caravan (2011-2012): Air bags
Recall 17V376000 · Jun 13, 2017 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
209,135
vehicles affected
209,135
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V376000
- Date
- Jun 13, 2017
- Maker
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Units affected
- 209,135
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Air bags > Frontal
- Model years
- 2011-2012
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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.
What can happen
Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge | Grand Caravan | 2011-2012 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V376000?
1 model: Dodge Grand Caravan (2011-2012), about 209,135 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V376000?
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.
What can happen?
Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.