2011–2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Recall: In the affected vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may unexpectedly…
NHTSA campaign 17V376000 · Air Bags · filed Jun 13, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge | Grand Caravan | 2011, 2012 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V376000 (manufacturer number T33). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.