Chrysler (FCA US) – Inadvertent Air Bag Deployment due to Chafed Wire

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.


Report Received Date 06/13/2017
NHTSA ID 17V376000
Consequence Summary Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
Corrective Action 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 Code T33
Potentially Affected 209135
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V376000)

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