Inadvertent air bag deployment due to chafed wire
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
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FAQ: Recall 17V376000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 17V376000?
NHTSA recall 17V376000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on June 13, 2017. It addresses: Inadvertent air bag deployment due to chafed wire. The recall affects approximately 209,135 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V376000 or the manufacturer campaign number T33. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.