Dodge Grand Caravan 2012 Air Bag Recall: Unexpected Deployment Risk
Chrysler recalls 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles with risk of driver air bag unexpectedly deploying due to wiring harness chafing. Free repairs include air bag wiring replacement and protective cover installation.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury.
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles because the driver's air bag may deploy unexpectedly, potentially causing injury during a crash. Owners should contact Chrysler for free repairs to fix the wiring harness and install a protective cover. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1251539-dodge-grand-caravan-2012-air-bag-recall-unexpected-deployment-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251539-dodge-grand-caravan-2012-air-bag-recall-unexpected-deployment-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V376000
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“Dodge Grand Caravan 2012 Air Bag Recall: Unexpected Deployment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251539-dodge-grand-caravan-2012-air-bag-recall-unexpected-deployment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V376000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V376000).
Why it’s dangerous
The driver's air bag wiring harness can get chafed inside the steering wheel, causing a short circuit that leads to unexpected air bag deployment. This could happen during normal driving without any visible warning signs, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles with the specific air bag wiring issue are most at risk. This primarily affects drivers who may experience unexpected air bag deployment during normal driving conditions.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan has the driver's air bag wiring harness that may be chafed inside the steering wheel. The recall affects specific vehicles manufactured between 2011 and 2012.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Reach out to Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a free inspection and repair for your vehicle.
Get Air Bag Wiring Repaired
Chrysler will replace the driver's air bag wiring harness if necessary and install a protective cover to prevent unexpected deployment.
What NHTSA says 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.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V376000 (June 13, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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