This problem might be linked to 13 minor accidents.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will recall 209 135 examples of the 2011-12 Dodge Grand Caravan in America due to possible inadvertent deployments of the driver’s side Airbag. Canadian minivans with 87,703 units will also be affected by the campaign. The automaker released that they were aware of 13 minor injuries but no accidents.
FCA states that some Grand Caravans produced between August 23, 2010 and July 25, 2012 may have wiring that might chafe between the tab on the plastic cover for the steering wheel, and the edge of a horn plate. The wires’ insulation can be eroded and a short circuit could result. This could lead to another short circuit, which might result in sudden deployment of the driver’s front airbag.
This problem could be spotted by an illuminated warning light, an unintended wiper operation or inoperable buttons at the steering wheel.
FCA will reach out to the owners. Any damaged wiring will be replaced by dealers. The dealer will also cover the wiring with additional protection.
FCA had to recall the Grand Caravan’s replacement, when the company launched a campaign for 1,677 examples the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid across the United States and Canada. The automaker stated that “Feedback from small numbers of customers led to the discovery, that certain diodes might stop functioning,” This could cause propulsion loss.” FCA promised to correct the problem by servicing the module that contained the diodes. This problem has not been linked to any injuries.