NHTSA recall 12V-141 (12V141000)

suspension recall reported April 3, 2012 - about 289 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 12V141000
Also written as: 12V-141
Manufacturer number: M13
Reported: April 3, 2012
Vehicles affected: ~289
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 21, 2011. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH RIGHT REAR HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE NOT FULLY MACHINED.

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD RESULT IN A DECREASE IN DURABILITY, WHICH MAY LEAD TO WHEEL SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT REAR HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 12V-141 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chrysler Town And Country - 2012

Dodge Grand Caravan - 2012

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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