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Recall 17V-376

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recalled the 2011 to 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan: Air bags (frontal).

At a glance

Campaign number
17V-376
Reported
June 13, 2017
Vehicles affected
209,135 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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-[removed]. Chrysler's number for this recall is T33.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles