The 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan has 7 recalls, with multiple fire risks standing out: corroded unused electrical connectors in two separate circuits can short and overheat, and a sliding door wire harness can wear through and ignite the door latch.
On the airbag side, there are three concerns. The airbag control unit can corrode and fail to deploy the front airbags in a crash. A loose or missing steering wheel emblem, along with its mounting hardware, can become projectiles when the driver airbag fires. There is also a risk that a heavy keychain can pull the ignition key toward the off or accessory position while driving, cutting power to the engine and disabling the airbags and power steering. One recall only affects wheelchair-accessible vehicles modified by The Liberty Motor Company, where the rear axle assembly can fail and raise the risk of a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The brand emblem on the steering wheel center may be loose or missing. If the driver's air bag deploys, the emblem or its securing nuts could become projectiles.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The air bag control unit may corrode and stop working, preventing the air bags from deploying in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the air bag control unit at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Road conditions or jarring events may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine and affecting safe airbag system operation.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear axle can develop cracks over time with use, potentially leading to axle failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected rear axles at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wire harness routing may allow the lower sliding door hinge bracket to contact and wear through the wire insulation.
What the fix does
Dealers will repair the wire harness routing at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
An unused electrical connector can corrode and short circuit, disrupting the compass, rear heating/cooling blower, interior lights, and flashlight. If the fuse doesn't blow, the connector may overheat and ignite a fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will seal the connector's power circuit and replace the fuse if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Unused electrical connectors for the blind spot detection system may corrode and short circuit, potentially causing various electrical conditions.
What the fix does
Dealers will seal the power circuit at the connector and replace the fuse if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
