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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Wiring for the driver's frontal airbag can become chafed inside the steering wheel. If it short circuits, the airbag may deploy without a crash.
An unexpected airbag deployment raises the risk of a crash and of injury to the driver. Owners should be alert to this hazard while the recall repair is pending.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer. Dealers will inspect the airbag wiring inside the steering wheel, replace it if needed, and install a protective cover. You can also call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 (recall T33), and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Dodge Grand Caravan | 20112012 |
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