Vehicle recall 12V191000 · May 2, 2012
Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country
Some vehicles may be equipped with a right side liftgate pinch sensor that does not function properly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- The power liftgate door may close on an appendage, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Chrysler's recall campaign number is M17. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrations vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V191000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 2, 2012
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- M17
- Owner notification
- May 18, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 471
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chrysler Town and Country (2012): 2012
- Dodge Grand Caravan (2012): 2012
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