NHTSA Recall 12V191000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V191000; Date: May. 2, 2012
The power liftgate door may close on an appendage, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Chrysler Town And Country; 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Chrysler Group Llc
Affected Units:: 471
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Chrysler's recall campaign number is m17. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration�s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 18, 2012
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