NHTSA recall 12V191000
Equipment
Chrysler Town And Country and 1 more
Reported May 2, 2012471 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER GROUP LLCMaker’s number M17Built Mar 9, 2012 – Mar 12, 2012
The defect
Chrysler IS recalling certain model year 2012 town and country and dodge grand caravan vehicles, manufactured from march 9, 2012 through march 12, 2012. Some vehicles may be equipped with a right side liftgate pinch sensor that does not function properly. as a result, increased force may be required in order to stop the power liftgate during final closing stages.
The risk
The power liftgate door may close on an appendage, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right side liftgate pinch sensors, free of charge. the safety recall began on may 18, 2012. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.