ALL OF THE BRAKE LIGHTS, INCLUDING THE HIGH CENTER ONE, SUDDENLY FAILED WITHOUT ANY INDICATION TO THE OPERATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR AN UNKNOWN NUMBER OF DAYS IN THIS CONDITION UNTIL A NEAR-ACCIDENT REVEALED THE DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS USED TO TRANSPORT MY WIFE AND 9 YEAR OLD SON TO AND FROM SCHOOL AND ON VARIOUS ERRANDS…
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ALL OF THE BRAKE LIGHTS, INCLUDING THE HIGH CENTER ONE, SUDDENLY FAILED WITHOUT ANY INDICATION TO THE OPERATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR AN UNKNOWN NUMBER OF DAYS IN THIS CONDITION UNTIL A NEAR-ACCIDENT REVEALED THE DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS USED TO TRANSPORT MY WIFE AND 9 YEAR OLD SON TO AND FROM SCHOOL AND ON VARIOUS ERRANDS AROUND TOWN.*AK MY WIFE AND SON WERE ALMOST STRUCK FROM THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE WHOSE DRIVER DID NOT REALIZE THAT THEY WERE BRAKING FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE NEXT DAY, THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. AFTER DETERMINING THAT THE BULBS, FUSE AND BRAKE SWITCH WERE OPERATIONAL, THE DEALER REPLACED THE INTELLIGENT POWER MODULE (IPM) WHICH SUPPLIES POWER TO THE BRAKE LIGHT CIRCUIT. I DO NOT KNOW IF THE OLD MODULE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER STATED THAT HE HAD NEVER SEEN THIS TYPE OF FAILURE BEFORE.
NHTSA ODI #10113859
Mileage unknown · Jan 28, 2005
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2001 CHRYSLER VOYAGER MINIVAN; THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT PERIODICALLY WITHOUT WARNING. THIS IS A HAZARD. MECHANIC HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10108177
65,000 miles · Dec 18, 2004
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ENTIRE HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OUT WHILE DRIVING FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME THEN COME BACK ON AGAIN. THIS MAY HAPPEN 4-5 TIMES IN A 5 MILE DRIVE THEN NOT AGAIN UNTIL I DRIVE THE CAR ON ANOTHER OCCASION. WHEN WE WENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE FIXED THEY TOLD US THE CHRYSLER HAD JUST RECALLED ALL REPLACEMENT PARTS OFF THE SHELVES AND THAT N…
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ENTIRE HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OUT WHILE DRIVING FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME THEN COME BACK ON AGAIN. THIS MAY HAPPEN 4-5 TIMES IN A 5 MILE DRIVE THEN NOT AGAIN UNTIL I DRIVE THE CAR ON ANOTHER OCCASION. WHEN WE WENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE FIXED THEY TOLD US THE CHRYSLER HAD JUST RECALLED ALL REPLACEMENT PARTS OFF THE SHELVES AND THAT NONE WOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR 6-8 WEEKS. THEY ALSO INDICATED THAT THEY HAD OVER 600 OF THESE ITEMS ON BACKORDER FROM CUSTOMER REQUESTS. I FEEL THIS MUST BE A MANUFACTURE DEFECT AND SHOULD NOT BE A COST THAT CONSUMERS SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10104061
67,000 miles · May 3, 2004
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WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS FLICKERED INTERMITTENTLY. AT TIMES THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT COMPLETELY FOR A MINUTE OR TWO. THIS CAUSED A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER'S VIEW DURING NIGHT HOURS. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10071987
Mileage unknown · Oct 30, 2003
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FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS, WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH OUR 2001 TOWN & COUNTRY AWD VAN. I AM IN THE SHOP ALMOST ONCE A MONTH! THE LIST OF REPAIRS ARE AS FOLLOWS: (2001) FAILURE OF REAR-WINDSHIELD WIPER, FAILURE OF DRIVER'S SIDE HEATED SEAT, REPLACED SWITCH, REPLACED FRONT DRIVE SHAFT, REPLACED POWER STEERING RESERVOIR BOTT…
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FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS, WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH OUR 2001 TOWN & COUNTRY AWD VAN. I AM IN THE SHOP ALMOST ONCE A MONTH! THE LIST OF REPAIRS ARE AS FOLLOWS: (2001) FAILURE OF REAR-WINDSHIELD WIPER, FAILURE OF DRIVER'S SIDE HEATED SEAT, REPLACED SWITCH, REPLACED FRONT DRIVE SHAFT, REPLACED POWER STEERING RESERVOIR BOTTLE (2002) REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP, TRANSMISSION FAILURE (2003) OF REAR FAN MOTOR, REPLACED REAR-TAILGATE LATCH, FAILURE OF FRONT PASSENGER HEATED SEAT, DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW STICKS AND STAYS DOWN MOSTLY DURING WET WEATHER AND REQUIRES YOU TO TURN THE DEFROSTER ON HIGH FOR 5 MINUTES TO HAVE IT GO BACK UP, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON DUE TO LEAK IN COMPRESSOR, BELT STILL SQUEALS AFTER A HARD RAIN, KNOB FOR FOG LIGHT WON'T STAY ON. *LA
NHTSA ODI #10045120
12,800 miles · Oct 6, 2003
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THE KNOB THAT IS USED TO TURN HEADLIGHT'S SWITCH ON AND OFF OVERHEATED AFTER ENGINE HAD BEEN RUNNING FOR ABOUT AN HOUR. CONSUMER BELIEVES A FIRE MAY START AS RESULT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10042332
Mileage unknown · Apr 10, 2003
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NAR 04/10/2003 THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS MALFUNCTIONING, THE CHECK ENGINE WOULD FLASH ON AND THE VEHICLE WOULD START SHAKING, AND WOULDN'T MOVE. THE CAR HAS BEEN PLACED IN THE SHOP SEVERAL TIMES AND THE PROBLEM WAS NOT IDENTIFIED UNTIL AFTER THE 4 INCIDENT AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT…
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NAR 04/10/2003 THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS MALFUNCTIONING, THE CHECK ENGINE WOULD FLASH ON AND THE VEHICLE WOULD START SHAKING, AND WOULDN'T MOVE. THE CAR HAS BEEN PLACED IN THE SHOP SEVERAL TIMES AND THE PROBLEM WAS NOT IDENTIFIED UNTIL AFTER THE 4 INCIDENT AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED AND ENTIRE TRANSMISSION. THE CONSUMER HAS MADE REPEATED INQUIRES TO THE DEALERSHIP AND STILL NO RESPONSE, THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE AND CANNOT BE ADEQUATELY REPAIRED. PLEASE GIVE ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION IN REPAIRING VEHICLE. *CB
NHTSA ODI #10015664
Mileage unknown · May 14, 2001
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ALMOST 90% OF COMMUNICATION LIGHTS DO NOT LIGHTUP. THERE ISN'T ENOUGH LIGHTING TO SEE AIR CONDIONING/ RADIO,/INDSHIELD WIPERS,ETC. DEALER STATED THAT WAS THE WAY IT WAS MANUFACTURED.*AK
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, CONDENSATION FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR CONDITIONING DUCTS MAY DROP THROUGH VENT HOLES IN THE TOP OF THE RADIO AND RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT SUBSEQUENTLY SENDS DIRECT CURRENT TO THE REAR SPEAKERS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A SPEAKER FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A SPECIAL TAPE TO THE TOP OF THE RADIO TO PREVENT THE POTENTIAL OF WATER INTRUSION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM PIVOT BOLT COULD FRACTURE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE BOLT FRACTURES, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CROSSMEMBER, CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM BOLTS AND NUTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 30, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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OWNER REPORTS INDICATE ALLEGATIONS OF IMPROPER HEADLIGHT OPERATION OF ONE OR BOTH HEADLIGHTS.SOME REPORT INTERMITTENT OUTAGE OR DIMMING.MANY REPORT THAT THE CONDITION IS RANDOM; IT SOMETIMES DOES NOT REPEAT AND LASTS FOR A VERY SHORT DURATION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE SUMMARY REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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OWNER REPORTS INDICATE ALLEGATIONS OF IMPROPER HEADLIGHT OPERATION OF ONE OR BOTH HEADLIGHTS.SOME REPORT INTERMITTENT OUTAGE OR DIMMING.MANY REPORT THAT THE CONDITION IS RANDOM; IT SOMETIMES DOES NOT REPEAT AND LASTS FOR A VERY SHORT DURATION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE SUMMARY REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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OWNER REPORTS INDICATE ALLEGATIONS OF IMPROPER HEADLIGHT OPERATION OF ONE OR BOTH HEADLIGHTS.SOME REPORT INTERMITTENT OUTAGE OR DIMMING.MANY REPORT THAT THE CONDITION IS RANDOM; IT SOMETIMES DOES NOT REPEAT AND LASTS FOR A VERY SHORT DURATION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE SUMMARY REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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OWNER REPORTS INDICATE ALLEGATIONS OF IMPROPER HEADLIGHT OPERATION OF ONE OR BOTH HEADLIGHTS.SOME REPORT INTERMITTENT OUTAGE OR DIMMING.MANY REPORT THAT THE CONDITION IS RANDOM; IT SOMETIMES DOES NOT REPEAT AND LASTS FOR A VERY SHORT DURATION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE SUMMARY REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER RECEIVING REPORTS FROM CONSUMERS THAT THEIR HEADLIGHTS WOULD MALFUNCTION IN VARIOUS WAYS FROM FLICKERING TO COMPLETE NON-ILLUMINATION.HEADLIGHT OPERATION IS MONITORED BY THE VEHICLE'S BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) AND FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM).ODI IS UPGRADING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA05-009) TO FURTHER EXAMINE THE ISSUE.
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THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER RECEIVING REPORTS FROM CONSUMERS THAT THEIR HEADLIGHTS WOULD MALFUNCTION IN VARIOUS WAYS FROM FLICKERING TO COMPLETE NON-ILLUMINATION.HEADLIGHT OPERATION IS MONITORED BY THE VEHICLE'S BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) AND FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM).ODI IS UPGRADING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA05-009) TO FURTHER EXAMINE THE ISSUE.
Exterior Lighting:headlights
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER RECEIVING REPORTS FROM CONSUMERS THAT THEIR HEADLIGHTS WOULD MALFUNCTION IN VARIOUS WAYS FROM FLICKERING TO COMPLETE NON-ILLUMINATION.HEADLIGHT OPERATION IS MONITORED BY THE VEHICLE'S BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) AND FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM).ODI IS UPGRADING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA05-009) TO FURTHER EXAMINE THE ISSUE.
Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER RECEIVING REPORTS FROM CONSUMERS THAT THEIR HEADLIGHTS WOULD MALFUNCTION IN VARIOUS WAYS FROM FLICKERING TO COMPLETE NON-ILLUMINATION.HEADLIGHT OPERATION IS MONITORED BY THE VEHICLE'S BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) AND FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM).ODI IS UPGRADING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA05-009) TO FURTHER EXAMINE THE ISSUE.
EA04031 · Power Liftgate Latch
Opened Nov 22, 2004 · Closed Apr 7, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Latches/locks/linkages; Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AS PE04-054 REGARDING REPORTS OF ALLEGED POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) OPENING WHILE DRIVING.THE INVESTIGATION WAS UPGRADED ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004 BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IN ITS SEPTEMBER 17, 2004 RESPONSE TO PE04-054. BY LETTER OF APRIL 5, 2005, DCC HAS NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL OF 70,235 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE PLG OPTION.DCC HAS IDENTIFIED A PROBLEM IN EARLY PRODUCTION MY 2003 PLG CONTROL MODULES THAT CAN PREVENT THE PLG DOOR FROM LATCHING CLOSED IN A POWER OPEN/CLOSE CYCLE.IN THIS CONDITION THE PLG CAN RISE (NOT POWER OPEN) DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED PLG CONTROL MODULE TO REMEDY THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.SEE SAFETY RECALL 05V134 FOR DETAILS.
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Latches/locks/linkages
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AS PE04-054 REGARDING REPORTS OF ALLEGED POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) OPENING WHILE DRIVING.THE INVESTIGATION WAS UPGRADED ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004 BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IN ITS SEPTEMBER 17, 2004 RESPONSE TO PE04-054. BY LETTER OF APRIL 5, 2005, DCC HAS NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL OF 70,235 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE PLG OPTION.DCC HAS IDENTIFIED A PROBLEM IN EARLY PRODUCTION MY 2003 PLG CONTROL MODULES THAT CAN PREVENT THE PLG DOOR FROM LATCHING CLOSED IN A POWER OPEN/CLOSE CYCLE.IN THIS CONDITION THE PLG CAN RISE (NOT POWER OPEN) DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED PLG CONTROL MODULE TO REMEDY THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.SEE SAFETY RECALL 05V134 FOR DETAILS.
Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AS PE04-054 REGARDING REPORTS OF ALLEGED POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) OPENING WHILE DRIVING.THE INVESTIGATION WAS UPGRADED ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004 BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IN ITS SEPTEMBER 17, 2004 RESPONSE TO PE04-054. BY LETTER OF APRIL 5, 2005, DCC HAS NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL OF 70,235 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE PLG OPTION.DCC HAS IDENTIFIED A PROBLEM IN EARLY PRODUCTION MY 2003 PLG CONTROL MODULES THAT CAN PREVENT THE PLG DOOR FROM LATCHING CLOSED IN A POWER OPEN/CLOSE CYCLE.IN THIS CONDITION THE PLG CAN RISE (NOT POWER OPEN) DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED PLG CONTROL MODULE TO REMEDY THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.SEE SAFETY RECALL 05V134 FOR DETAILS.
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