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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V191000

2012 Chrysler Town And Country | 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan — Equipment

Published May 3, 2012 · Recall initiated: May 2, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V191000, published May 3, 2012 and initiated May 2, 2012. Recalling firm: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC); 2012 Chrysler Town And Country | 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan — Equipment.

What's the hazard

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2012 THROUGH MARCH 12, 2012. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A RIGHT SIDE LIFTGATE PINCH SENSOR THAT DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. AS A RESULT, INCREASED FORCE MAY BE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO STOP THE POWER LIFTGATE DURING FINAL CLOSING STAGES.

What to do

CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE LIFTGATE PINCH SENSORS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

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Recall details

Brand
CHRYSLER
Model
TOWN AND COUNTRY
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Lot
2012 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY | 2012 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Chrysler Town And Country | 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan — Equipment recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V191000 on May 3, 2012. Reported hazard: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2012 THROUGH MARCH 12, 2012. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A RIGHT SIDE LIFTGATE PINCH SENSOR THAT DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. AS A RESULT, INCREASED FORCE MAY BE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO STOP THE POWER LIFTGATE DURING FINAL CLOSING STAGES.

What should I do if I have this product?

CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE LIFTGATE PINCH SENSORS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHRYSLER. Model: TOWN AND COUNTRY.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)