NHTSA Campaign 17V376000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC).
NHTSA campaign 17V376000 covers 2 vehicles and concerns the air bags:frontal. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- 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 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 1-800-853-1403. 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.
Vehicles covered by 17V376000 (2)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 17V376000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.