Dodge Grand Caravan recalls

• Visual System#2022454August 11, 2022

  26 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the nuts that attach the windshield wiper arms may not have been tightened properly. This could cause the wipers to slip and not clear the windshield properly. Safety Risk: Windshield wipers that do not work properly could affect a driver's visibility. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to tighten the nuts on the windshield wiper arms.

• Lights And Instruments#2022707June 28, 2022

  4 units affected

  Issue: Due to a production issue, a small number of vehicles were built with daytime running lamps (DRLs) that don't turn off when the fog lights are switched on. As of September 1, 2020, new Canadian regulations require the DRLs to turn off when the front fog lamps are switched on. Safety Risk: This is a technical non-compliance that is unlikely to affect vehicle safety. Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. FCA Canada has confirmed that all other vehicles produced after September 1, 2020, comply with Canadian regulations.

• Airbag#2020311July 8, 2020

  188,249 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the emblem on the steering wheel could become loose. If this happens, the emblem or its retainers could become projectiles when the airbag inflates in a crash. Safety Risk: Loose parts that are projected toward the occupants when an airbag deploys could increase the risk of an injury. Corrective Actions: FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the airbag cover on the steering wheel.

• Seats And Restraints#2019532October 24, 2019

  6,000 units affected

  Issue: On certain vehicles, the striker for the seat latches on the second and third row seats may not be properly welded. As a result, the seat or seat belt may not properly restrain passengers in a crash. Safety Risk: A seat or seat belt that moves or detaches in a crash could increase the risk of injury to passengers. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to add a striker reinforcement bracket for the second and third row outboard seats.

• Other#2019420August 21, 2019

  5,327 units affected

  Issue: This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones. Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Safety Risk: Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” (Replacement Market) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.

• Seats And Restraints#2018439August 21, 2018

  230 units affected

  On certain wheelchair-accessible vehicles, the bolts used to attach the removable seats to the floor may contain a defect and could break in the event of a crash, creating a risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the defective bolts.

• Powertrain#2018422August 9, 2018

  1,528 units affected

  Certain vehicles may have been built with a defective powertrain controller. If the powertrain controller fails while driving the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the powertrain controller.

• Brakes#2018421August 9, 2018

  19,005 units affected

  On certain vehicles, a problem with the brake system may cause gas bubbles to form in the brake fluid. This could cause a soft brake pedal feel and a reduction in brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will bleed the rear brakes as necessary.

• Accessories#2017663December 22, 2017

  7,391 units affected

  On certain vehicles equipped with the Roadside Emergency Kit containing a Kidde fire extinguishers with black plastic handles and valves, the fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to activate. Also, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury, and fail to discharge. In case of fire, failure of the extinguisher to function could result in injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the suspect Kidde fire extinguisher with a new Kidde fire extinguisher with a steel nozzle. For more information about recalled fire extinguishers, please visit <a href="https://inmarmarketaction.com/kidde/Kidde284CA/">www.kidde.com</a>.

• Airbag#2017303June 14, 2017

  86,378 units affected

  On certain vehicles, an electrical short could occur in the steering wheel wiring harness, which could result in an inadvertent deployment of the driver frontal airbag. Unintended airbag deployment, in a non-warranted (non-impact) situation, could startle the driver, which could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. In some instances, inadvertent deployment could cause minor injuries to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will inspect the steering wheel wiring and replace it as necessary. A protective covering will also be installed on the wiring harness.

• Fuel System#2016575November 17, 2016

  207 units affected

  On certain Amerivan 10 wheelchair accessible vehicles built on Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country platforms, the crimp fasteners used to retain fittings in the fuel line may not be fully crimped or compressed. This could result in a fuel leak. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect fasteners and crimp the fasteners further to ensure they are fully compressed and seated.

• Fuel System#2016450September 14, 2016

  5 units affected

  On certain Amerivan 10 wheelchair accessible vehicles built on Dodge Grand Caravan platforms, a fuel line on the vehicle underbody may be routed incorrectly and could contact underbody components, potentially resulting in a fuel leak. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and reposition the fuel line.

• Powertrain#2016306June 14, 2016

  9,190 units affected

  On certain vehicles, a defect may cause the transmission pump rotor to seize or break, resulting in a loss of transmission pressure. This could result in a loss of motive power which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions may increase the risk of a crash causing injury. Correction: dealers will replace the transmission pump assembly.

• Seats And Restraints#2016218May 12, 2016

  4 units affected

  On certain vehicles, fasteners which secure the third-row seat back assembly to the seat cushion assembly may not have been tightened to specification during assembly. This could potentially result in the third row seatback frame separating from the seat cushion frame during a crash, which could increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will inspect and tighten fasteners to specification.

• Brakes#2016130March 23, 2016

  946 units affected

  On certain vehicles, the left front brake caliper may have been cast from an incorrect material during manufacturing. This could cause the brake caliper to possibly crack under an extreme braking application. This could affect vehicle control and increase stopping distances, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect the front left caliper date code and replace the caliper if it is from the suspect casting date.

• Other#2016038January 27, 2016

  65 units affected

  Certain vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 212 - Windshield Mounting. The windshields of some vehicles may have been repaired using expired urethane primer. This may result in a windshield bond that does not meet the retention requirements outlined in the standard. As a result, the windshield may not be retained during a vehicle crash, which could increase the risk injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the windshield.

• Structure#2015423September 24, 2015

  492 units affected

  On certain vehicles, the hood striker fasteners may not have been tightened to specification. As a result, the hood striker bracket could loosen over time and detach from the hood, causing the hood to open suddenly which could obstruct the driver’s vision, depending on driver reaction this could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will install new bolts as necessary and apply the required torque to the hood striker fasteners.

• Suspension#2015288June 26, 2015

  1 units affected

  On certain Amerivan 10 wheelchair accessible vehicles built on Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country platforms, the upper rear mounts for the shock aborbers may separate from the chassis. This could affect vehicle handling, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install a revised mounting bracket of a different design.

• Electrical#2015250June 4, 2015

  161,349 units affected

  On certain vehicles, the Wireless Ignition Node (a.k.a ignition switch) may allow the ignition key to inadvertently move from the ON position to the accessory (ACC) position while driving, causing the engine to shut off. This would result in a loss of motive power, power steering and power brakes,  and would disable the airbags as well as other supplemental restraint systems (SRS).  Increased steering and braking effort and a  loss of motive power could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Loss of airbag / SRS function in a crash that warrants airbag deployment and/or other supplemental restraint system function could increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will install a revised WIN module and frequency operated button ignition key (FOBIK). Note: Until the correction is performed, owners are advised to remove all objects from the FOBIK (Ignition Key) such as additional keys, key chains, etc, leaving only the FOBIK (ignition key).  After starting the vehicle, drivers should ensure that the key is securely and correctly aligned in the “ON” position before driving the vehicle. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 2011096 and 2014261. Vehicles having been serviced as part of these previous recalls will require re-inspection and repair.

• Electrical#2014261July 2, 2014

  97,496 units affected

  On certain vehicles, the Wireless Ignition Node (a.k.a ignition switch) may allow the ignition key to inadvertently move from the ON position to the accessory (ACC) position while driving, causing the engine to shut off. This would result in a loss of motive power, power steering and power brakes,  and would disable the airbags as well as other supplemental restraint systems (SRS).  Increased steering and braking effort and a  loss of motive power could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Loss of airbag / SRS function in a crash that warrants airbag deployment and/or other supplemental restraint system function could increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will install a revised WIN module and frequency operated button ignition key (FOBIK). Note: Until the correction is performed, owners are advised to remove all objects from the FOBIK (Ignition Key) such as additional keys, key chains, etc, leaving only the FOBIK (ignition key).  After starting the vehicle, drivers should ensure that the key is securely and correctly aligned in the “ON” position before driving the vehicle. Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2015-250.

• Electrical#2014167May 8, 2014

  106,904 units affected

  On certain vehicles, if the vent window switch (located in the driver's door armrest) is exposed to liquids, it could overheat. An overheated vent switch could result in a burning odour, smoke, or fire, increasing the risk of injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the switch with an updated design.

• Structure#2014031February 3, 2014

  166 units affected

  On certain vehicles modified for wheelchair accessibility by the Liberty Motor Company Inc., the rear axle may fracture due to a combination of corrosion damage and operation on rough roads. If the rear axle fractures, vehicle handling may be adversely affected, creating the risk of a crash and increasing the risk of injury and/or property damage. Correction: Freedom Motors assigned service shops will inspect axles and reinforce or replace as necessary.

• Label#2014015January 21, 2014

  31 units affected

  Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 115 - Vehicle Identification Number. An incorrect world manufacturer identifier may have been used in the composition of the vehicle identification number. Correction: No corrective recall action is required as this technical non-compliance is deemed to be non-safety related.

• Airbag#2013236July 4, 2013

  40 units affected

  On certain vehicles, the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module was configured with incorrect software during the manufacturing process. As a result, airbags may not deploy as intended during a crash (where deployment is warranted), which could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the ORC module.

• Airbag#2013235July 4, 2013

  49,295 units affected

  Certain vehicles may experience unintended airbag deployment in some side impact collisions. The airbag on the side opposite to the collision could deploy and could increase the risk of occupant injury. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module with updated software.

• Other#2012155May 3, 2012

  36 units affected

  On certain vehicles, the right side liftgate sensor may not function as intended, resulting in an increase in force required to stop the power liftgate during its final closing stages. This could result in personal injury if a body part becomes trapped by the closing liftgate. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the right side power liftgate pinch sensor.

• Other#2012118April 3, 2012

  26 units affected

  Certain vehicles may have been equipped with an incorrectly manufactured right rear hub and bearing assembly. Hub failure could result in wheel separation. A wheel separating from the vehicle could cause a loss of control and a crash. In addition, the errant wheel assembly could strike a vehicle, stationary object, or bystander. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the right rear hub and bearing assembly.

• Engine#2011351September 27, 2011

  30 units affected

  On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine, debris in the cylinder block (from the manufacturing process) could cause connecting rod bearing and crankshaft bearing damage. As a result, abnormal engine performance may be noticed, and in some cases the engine could fail. Engine failure would result in lost vehicle propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and driver reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the engine assembly.

• Steering#2011224June 10, 2011

  2,270 units affected

  Certain vehicles may have been built with a missing or incorrectly installed steering column pivot rivet. A steering column with a miss-installed rivet may not perform as intended in the event of a crash, which may increase the risk of personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect for steering column rivet presence and alignment, and repair as required.

• Other#2011096March 2, 2011

  41,970 units affected

  On certain vehicles, the Wireless Ignition Node (a.k.a ignition switch) may allow the ignition key to inadvertently move from the ON position to the accessory (ACC) position while driving, causing the engine to shut off. Loss of propulsion, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the WIN module.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026