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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large

2WD Minivan

Engine

Engine Order Code

EZH

ERB

Engine Type

Gas V8

Gas V6

Displacement

5.7L/345

3.6L/220

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

363 @ 5200

283 @ 6400

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

394 @ 4200

260 @ 4400

Transmission

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

DGJ

DG2

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Automatic

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.59

4.12

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.19

2.84

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

2.28

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.45 - 1.57

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

1.00

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.16

3.21

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.06

3.16

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

4513 lbs

4510 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Independent SLA

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Five-Link

Twist-beam axle

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

1.3 in

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

0.6 in

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

13.6 x 1.3 in

11.9 x 1.1 in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

12.6 x 0.9 in

12.0 x 0.5 in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

19 x 7.5 in

16 x 6.5 in

Rear Wheel Size

19 x 7.5 in

16 x 6.5 in

Spare Wheel Size

Compact in

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

TDX

TUG

Rear Tire Order Code

TDX

TUG

Spare Tire Order Code

TBK

Front Tire Size

P235/55R19

P225/65R16

Rear Tire Size

P235/55R19

P225/65R16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

23 MPG

25 MPG

Cruising Range - City

286.50 mi

340.00 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

15 MPG

17 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

18 MPG

20 MPG

Cruising Range - Hwy

439.30 mi

500.00 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

19.1 gal

20.0 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

10.4

9.3

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.5

14.3

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.1

2.9

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

39.1 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

106.3 ft³

Front Head Room

38.6 in

39.8 in

Front Leg Room

41.8 in

40.7 in

Front Shoulder Room

59.5 in

63.7 in

Front Hip Room

56.2 in

58.4 in

Second Head Room

37.9 in

39.3 in

Second Leg Room

40.1 in

36.5 in

Second Shoulder Room

57.7 in

64.1 in

Second Hip Room

56.1 in

65.0 in

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

120.0 in

121.2 in

Length, Overall

198.6 in

202.8 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

75.0 in

78.7 in

Height, Overall

59.2 in

67.9 in

Track Width, Front

63.4 in

65.6 in

Track Width, Rear

63.8 in

64.8 in

Min Ground Clearance

4.8 in

5.6 in

Liftover Height

30.1 in

24.4 in

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

16.3 ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

1000 lbs

3600 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

100 lbs

360 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

1000 lbs

3600 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

150 lbs

540 lbs

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

730

700

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

160

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

14.7 qts

10.3 qts

Feature

MECHANICAL

5.7L V8 hemi MDS VVT engine.

5-speed automatic transmission w/autostick.

Active transfer case w/front axle disconnect.

3.06 rear axle ratio.

All-wheel drive.

Engine cooling.

730-amp maintenance free battery.

180-amp alternator.

175mm front axle.

215mm rear axle.

Normal duty suspension.

Electro-hydraulic pwr rack & pinion steering.

4-wheel anti-lock performance disc brakes.

Tip start.

19.1 gallon fuel tank.

Capless fuel filler.

Dual bright exhaust tips

3.6L VVT 24-valve V6 engine.

6-speed automatic transmission w/OD.

Engine oil cooler.

Front wheel drive.

Autostick automatic transmission.

700-amp maintenance-free battery.

160-amp alternator.

Touring suspension.

Pwr rack & pinion steering.

4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes

EXTERIOR

19" x 7.5" polished aluminum wheels.

P235/55R19 all-season performance BSW tires.

Compact spare tire.

Lower bodyside cladding.

Bright/accent colored grille.

Chrome headlamp bezels.

Bi-function halogen projector headlamps.

SmartBeam headlamps.

Auto headlamps.

Fog lamps.

Pwr heated multifunction fold-away chrome exterior mirrors -inc: auto-dimming driver side exterior mirror, reverse tilt-down function, mirror memory.

Acoustic windshield.

Acoustic front door glass.

Front & rear solar control glass.

Rain sensitive windshield wipers.

Bright door handles

16" x 6.5" steel wheels.

P235/60R16 all-season BSW tires.

16" wheel covers.

Compact spare tire.

Tire carrier winch.

Body-color fascias.

Body-color bodyside moldings.

Belt moldings.

Black/bright grille.

Halogen quad headlamps.

Headlamp time-delay off.

Fold-away heated pwr mirrors.

Sunscreen glass.

Variable intermittent windshield wipers.

Rear window wiper/washer.

Manual right sliding door w/glass.

Manual left sliding door w/glass.

Body-color door handles

ENTERTAINMENT

UConnect Touch 8.4N -inc: AM/FM stereo w/CD/DVD/MP3 player, GPS navigation, memory.

SIRIUS satellite radio -inc: 1-year SIRIUS satellite radio service.

SIRIUS Travel Link -inc: 1-year SIRIUS Travel Link service.

(6) premium speakers.

276-watt amplifier.

UConnect voice command w/Bluetooth.

Bluetooth streaming audio.

Aux audio input.

Remote USB port.

8.4" touch screen display.

Window integrated antenna.

Garmin navigation system

Media center 130 -inc: AM/FM/stereo w/CD/MP3 player.

(6) speakers.

Fixed long mast antenna.

Audio input for mobile devices

INTERIOR

Luxury leather bucket seats.

Pwr driver & front passenger seats.

4-way pwr driver & front passenger lumbar -inc: driver seat memory.

Heated front seats.

Ventilated front seats.

60/40 folding rear bench seat.

Heated rear seats.

Reactive head restraints.

Full length floor console.

12V aux center console pwr outlet.

Heated/cooled front console cupholder.

Illuminated front cup holders.

Cell phone storage.

Floor carpet.

Door sill scuff pads.

Front & rear floor mats.

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel.

Heated steering wheel.

Pwr tilt/telescoping steering column.

Steering wheel audio controls.

Customer defined display monitor.

160 MPH speedometer.

Outside temperature display.

Analog clock.

Compass.

Front passenger seat belt warning chime.

Pwr front windows w/1-touch up/down.

Pwr trunk release.

Pwr accessory delay.

Remote fuel door release.

Remote proximity keyless entry.

Remote start.

Remote windows down.

Pwr adjustable pedals w/memory.

Security alarm.

Speed sensitive pwr locks.

Sentry Key theft deterrent system.

Universal garage door opener.

Speed control.

Keyless Go.

Dual zone air conditioning w/automatic temperature control.

Humidity sensor.

Air filtering.

Front & rear climate control vents.

Rear window defroster.

Glove box lamp.

Front & rear LED map pocket lights.

Driver & passenger lower LED lamps.

Rearview auto-dimming mirror w/microphone.

Dual sun visors w/illuminated vanity mirrors.

Pwr backlit sunshade.

Passenger assist handles.

Illuminated rear assist handles.

Front reading/map lights.

Rear reading/courtesy lamps.

Leather wrapped shift knob.

Rear fold-down armrest w/cupholder.

Illuminated rear cupholders.

Trunk mat.

Trunk lamp.

Cargo compartment dress-up.

Cargo net

2nd row fold-in-floor bucket seats -inc: 3rd row Stow 'N Go w/tailgate seats.

Front cloth low-back bucket seats.

Manual adjustable seats.

Active head restraints.

Floor console w/cupholder.

Carpet flooring.

Easy clean floor mats.

Body-color sill applique.

Luxury steering wheel.

Tilt/telescopic steering wheel column.

Steering wheel mounted audio controls.

Instrument panel.

Instrument cluster w/tachometer.

Lower instrument panel cubby bin.

120 MPH primary speedometer.

Outside temp display.

Pwr windows w/driver-side 1-touch feature.

Pwr locks.

Non adjustable pedals.

Keyless entry w/immobilizer.

Tip start.

Speed control.

Air conditioning w/3-zone temp control.

Rear air conditioning w/heater.

Rear window defroster.

Air filter.

Dual glove boxes.

12V DC front & rear pwr outlets.

Overhead console.

Observation mirror.

Driver side sun visor w/mirror.

Passenger side sun visor w/mirror.

Assist handles.

Front courtesy/map lamps.

Door courtesy lamps.

Rear dome lamp.

Liftgate flood lamp.

Rear seatback grocery bag hooks.

LH rear quarter storage bin

SAFETY

Electronic stability control.

All-speed traction control.

Brake assist.

Rain brake support.

Ready alert braking.

Hydraulic assist brake booster.

Hill start assist.

Daytime running lamps.

Front seat supplemental side airbags.

Advanced multi-stage front airbags.

Front & rear side curtain airbags.

Driver knee airbag.

ParkView rear back-up camera.

Height adjustable front shoulder belts.

Center rear 3-point seat belt.

Child seat upper tether anchors.

Rear door child safety locks.

Emergency trunk release.

Tire pressure monitoring display.

Dual note horn

Electronic stability program.

Advanced multi-stage front air bags.

Driver knee-bolster air bag.

Supplemental front seat side air bags.

Supplemental side curtain air bags for all rows.

Rear child safety locks.

LATCH ready child seat anchor system.

Tire pressure monitor.

Dual note electric horn

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
100,000.

Corrosion Years:
5.

Corrosion Miles/km:
100,000.

Emissions Years:
2.

Emissions Miles/km:
24,000.

Roadside Assistance Years:
3.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
36,000

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
12V197000.

Mfg's Report Date:
MAY 01, 2012.

Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
119,072.

Summary:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 300 AND DODGE CHARGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY LOSE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUNCTION DUE TO AN OVERHEATED POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER..

Consequence:
THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH..

Remedy:
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE ABS/ESC SYSTEM FUSE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403..

Notes:
CHRYSLER?S RECALL NUMBER IS M10. OWNERS 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..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
18V021000.

Mfg's Report Date:
January 9, 2018.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
317,000.

Summary:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 ....

Consequence:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death..

Remedy:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
13V118000.

Mfg's Report Date:
APR 03, 2013.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
119,497.

Summary:
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles manufactured April 11, 2011, through December 14, 2011. The affected vehicles may have improperly sized terminal crimps on the seat side-airbag wiring harness which may cause the seat side-airbags to malfunction and illuminate the airbag warning light..

Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment the airbags may not operate as designed, increasing the risk of injury..

Remedy:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both driver and passenger seat airbag wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N07..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
17V435000.

Mfg's Report Date:
July 10, 2017.

Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
442,214.

Summary:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. The affected vehicles have electro-hydraulic power steering (EHPS) and are equipped with a 5.7L or a 3.6L engine and a 160, 180 or 220 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail..

Consequence:
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire..

Remedy:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and depending on the part number, will replace the alternator, if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on August 24, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T36..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
14V634000.

Mfg's Report Date:
OCT 08, 2014.

Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
434,600.

Summary:
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Challenger, and Durango; and 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured April 22, 2010, to January 2, 2014, and equipped with a 3.6L engine and a 160 amp alternator. In the affected vehicles, the alternator may suddenly fail..

Consequence:
If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash..

Remedy:
Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P60..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
16V352000.

Mfg's Report Date:
MAY 24, 2016.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
4,319,513.

Summary:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge....

Consequence:
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death..

Remedy:
Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Chrysler mailed interim notices to owners on July 7, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
11V315000.

Mfg's Report Date:
JUN 07, 2011.

Component:
STEERING:COLUMN.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
11,351.

Summary:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED STEERING COLUMN PIVOT RIVET..

Consequence:
A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED RIVET COULD COMPROMISE THE ABILITY OF THE STEERING COLUMN TO SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT LOADS IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, DECREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FRONTAL IMPACT SAFETY SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, THE CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR RIVET PRESENCE AND ALIGNMENT AND REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN PIVOT AS REQUIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403..

Notes:
CHRYSLER'S SAFETY RECALL NO. L23. OWNERS 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 .

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
11V315000.

Mfg's Report Date:
JUN 07, 2011.

Component:
STEERING:COLUMN.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
11,351.

Summary:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011DODGE JOURNEY, JEEP WRANGLER, CHRYSLER 200, CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, DODGE AVENGER, DODGE NITRO, JEEP LIBERTY, DODGE CALIBER, JEEP COMPASS, JEEP PATRIOT, DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED STEERING COLUMN PIVOT RIVET..

Consequence:
A MISSING OR INCORRECTLY INSTALLED RIVET COULD COMPROMISE THE ABILITY OF THE STEERING COLUMN TO SUPPORT THE OCCUPANT LOADS IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL CRASH, DECREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FRONTAL IMPACT SAFETY SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, THE CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN A FRONTAL CRASH..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR RIVET PRESENCE AND ALIGNMENT AND REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN PIVOT AS REQUIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403..

Notes:
CHRYSLER'S SAFETY RECALL NO. L23. OWNERS 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 ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
17V376000.

Mfg's Report Date:
June 13, 2017.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
209,135.

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..

Consequence:
Unexpected deployment of the driver's frontal air bag increases the risk of a crash or driver injury..

Remedy:
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. The recall is expected to begin July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T33..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

News - Crash Test Results

Overall Rating:
Not Rated.

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating:
Not Rated.

Note:
Frontal crash test results are valid for 2011 model year vehicles manufactured before July 2, 2010..

Overall Side Crash Rating:
Not Rated.

Male/Female Dummy Note:
Male: Average sized adult male dummy in 35-MPH crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs. Female: Small-sized adult female dummy in 35-mph crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs..

Rollover Rating:
* * * *.

Rollover Rating Dynamic Test Result:
No Tip.

Risk of Rollover:
16.4%.

Rollover Note:
Dynamic (moving) test results (Tip or No Tip) and measured rollover-related properties determine vehicle's risk of rollover in single vehicle crash and its rollover rating. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is.

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