NHTSA recall 17V376000
Air bags › Frontal
Dodge Grand Caravan
Reported Jun 13, 2017209,135 vehicles affectedChrysler (FCA US LLC)Maker’s number T33Built Aug 23, 2010 – Jul 25, 2012
The defect
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 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.