NHTSA recall 17V-376 (17V376000)
air bags recall reported June 13, 2017 - about 209,135 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V376000
- Also written as
- 17V-376
- Manufacturer number
- T33
- Reported
- June 13, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~209,135
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-376 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.