Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V141000 Reported April 3, 2012

Rear hub and bearing assembly

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Suspension · 289 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V141000
Manufacturer Campaign
M13
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
289
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 3, 2012

Defect Summary

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 town and country and dodge grand caravan vehicles manufactured from november 15, 2011, through november 21, 2011. some vehicles may be equipped with right rear hub and bearing assemblies that were not fully machined.

Safety Consequence

This could result in a decrease in durability, which may lead to wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right rear hub and bearing assembly, free of charge. the safety recall began on april 27, 2012. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 12V141000 or campaign M13.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V141000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V141000?

NHTSA recall 12V141000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on April 3, 2012. It addresses: Rear hub and bearing assembly. The recall affects approximately 289 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V141000 or the manufacturer campaign number M13. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.