Recall 13V291 covers 184 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan and Town And Country vehicles for incorrect ORC software. Repair is free at any franchised Dodge dealer.
Dodge recall 13V291 covers 184 2013 Grand Caravan and Town And Country vehicles because the occupant restraint control module has incorrect software, which can affect air bag deployment in a collision. An air bag that fails to deploy or deploys incorrectly increases injury risk, and the Dodge dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The occupant restraint control module in the 2013 Grand Caravan and Town And Country is the control computer for the air bag system. In normal operation, it reads crash sensor information and commands the correct air bags to deploy during a collision. That timing matters because the restraint system is designed to protect occupants only when the right signals reach the right parts.
On affected vehicles, the module has incorrect software installed. The wrong software can interfere with air bag deployment decisions in collisions, including the protections covered by occupant crash protection and side impact protection requirements. That means the vehicle's restraint system does not match the required crash protection programming for this recall.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is inside the module software, so the driver does not get a clear symptom before a crash.
Who's affected?
Covers two minivan nameplates from the 2013 model year, both tied to the air bag system.
| 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan | air bag system |
|---|---|
| 2013 Chrysler Town And Country | air bag system |
| Units affected | 184 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific minivan is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the air bag system does not work as designed in a crash, occupants face a higher risk of injury. There is no listed warning sign before the problem affects deployment, so confirm the recall with your VIN and schedule service if included. Repair will be free at any franchised Dodge dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan or Town And Country is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Dodge dealer and ask whether the free ORC module software replacement is open for your VIN.
- Bring the recall notice if Dodge mailed one. If not, reference recall number 13V291 when you call.
- Ask the dealer to replace the ORC module, which fixes the incorrect air bag control software.
- Call Dodge customer service at 1-800-247-9753 with questions before your dealer visit.
What happens at the repair
For this 2013 Grand Caravan and Town And Country recall, the filed remedy is replacement of the occupant restraint control module. Once the dealer repair is available, a Dodge technician replaces the ORC module, free under the recall. Parts and labor are covered. The ORC is the control unit tied to restraint deployment, so the repair focuses on replacing the module involved in air bag operation during a collision.
Timeline
| July 2, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 3, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V291?
Recall 13V291 covers 184 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan and Town And Country vehicles with incorrect occupant restraint control module software. The defect affects air bag deployment in a crash and increases injury risk. Dealers will replace the ORC module for free.
What should I do if my 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan or Town And Country is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 13V291. If it is, contact a franchised Dodge dealer and ask for the free occupant restraint control module replacement. Reference recall number 13V291 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair this defect at no cost. For recall 13V291, the dealer replaces the occupant restraint control module free of charge, including parts and labor.
Is it safe to drive with recall 13V291 open?
The recall does not include a do-not-drive order. The safety risk is that incorrect ORC software affects air bag deployment in a crash, increasing injury risk. Confirm your VIN, then schedule the free dealer repair as soon as you can.
What if I bought this vehicle used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to see whether your 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan or Town And Country is included, then call a franchised Dodge dealer with recall number 13V291.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V291000 |
|---|---|
| Dodge customer service | 1-800-247-9753 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V291 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V291000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →