Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V191000 Reported May 2, 2012

Right side liftgate pinch sensors

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · N/A · 471 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V191000
Manufacturer Campaign
M17
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
471
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 2, 2012

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

The power liftgate door may close on an appendage, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

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.

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 12V191000 or campaign M17.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V191000

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

What is recall 12V191000?

NHTSA recall 12V191000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on May 2, 2012. It addresses: Right side liftgate pinch sensors. The recall affects approximately 471 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V191000 or the manufacturer campaign number M17. 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.