IllustrationWHILE DRIVING 55 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
2001 Chrysler Town And Country
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Town And Country years
Owner complaints for the 2001 Chrysler Town And Country are substantially higher than the model-year median of 216.5.
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
260–25K
5925–50K
7750–75K
5475–100K
45100–150K
26150K+
287 reports with mileage · 175 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 73 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 72 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 69 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
15 crash reports7 fire reports24 injury reports
Power Train complaints
69 reportsON 2/28/05 MY 2001 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY ENGINE LIGHT ACTIVATED AT THE SAME TIME I NOTICED A BURNING CHEMICAL SMELL (BURNING TRANSMISSION FLUID). THIS WAS A PRELUDE TO A BLOWN TRANSMISSION WHICH IS WHAT HAPPENED. THE GARAGE COULD NOT MOVE MY VEHICLE DUE TO THE WHEEL LOCK. I HAVE 79,000 MILES AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBL…
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ON 2/28/05 MY 2001 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY ENGINE LIGHT ACTIVATED AT THE SAME TIME I NOTICED A BURNING CHEMICAL SMELL (BURNING TRANSMISSION FLUID). THIS WAS A PRELUDE TO A BLOWN TRANSMISSION WHICH IS WHAT HAPPENED. THE GARAGE COULD NOT MOVE MY VEHICLE DUE TO THE WHEEL LOCK. I HAVE 79,000 MILES AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE AND BASED UPON MANY WEB BOARDS I AM NOT ALONE. IN THE PAST 4 YEARS I HAVE SPENT OVER $4,000 (ON TOP OF THE $20,000 PRICE TAG) ON VEHICLE MAINTENANCE THAT SHOULD NOT OCCUR AT 79,000 MILES. TO ANYONE READING THIS - PAY THE EXTRA $$$ FOR A HONDA, TOYOTA OR NISSAN BECAUSE YOU WILL GET YOUR MONEY BACK!!!!*AK
ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. HAD CAR INTO REPAIR SHOP BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM. AFTER RETRIEVING VEHICLE AND DRIVING HOME, CAR BUCKED AND LUNGED ME FORWARD. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO PULL OVER THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. FORTUNATELY, NO ONE WAS FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY. HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED AS IT NO LONGER WOULD MOVE IN ANY GEAR. CA…
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ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. HAD CAR INTO REPAIR SHOP BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM. AFTER RETRIEVING VEHICLE AND DRIVING HOME, CAR BUCKED AND LUNGED ME FORWARD. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO PULL OVER THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. FORTUNATELY, NO ONE WAS FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY. HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED AS IT NO LONGER WOULD MOVE IN ANY GEAR. CAR SMELLED AS IF SOMETHING WAS BURNING. TRANSMISSION NEEDS REPLACING. CAR JUST WENT OVER 41,000 MILES WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT HOME! WILL TRY TO SEE IF CHRYSLER WILL COVER COSTS, BUT SOMEHOW I THINK I WILL BE ON MY OWN. AS MANY TRANSMISSION FAILURES AS THERE ARE DOCUMENTED JUST ON THIS WEBSITE, ONE WOULD THINK IT SHOULD WARRANT AN INVESTIGATION AT THE VERY LEAST. I ALWAYS SAID I WOULD NEVER BUY A FORD. NOW I ALSO WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHRYSLER. I THOUGHT I HAD PURCHASED A GOOD QUALITY, DEPENDABLE VEHICLE. IT WILL BE TOYOTAS FOR ME FROM NOW ON.*AK
AT APPROXIMATELY 52,000 THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CATOSTROPHICALLY FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH ON INTERSTATE 55 NEAR JOILET, IL. THE FAILURE HAD THE EFFECT OF LOSING ALL POWER INSTANTLY WHILE SURROUNDED BY TRAFFIC MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MANUVEAR THE CAR TO THE SHOULDER. THE DEALERSHIP WAS HELPFUL IN GETTING CHRYSLER TO ASSU…
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AT APPROXIMATELY 52,000 THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CATOSTROPHICALLY FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH ON INTERSTATE 55 NEAR JOILET, IL. THE FAILURE HAD THE EFFECT OF LOSING ALL POWER INSTANTLY WHILE SURROUNDED BY TRAFFIC MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MANUVEAR THE CAR TO THE SHOULDER. THE DEALERSHIP WAS HELPFUL IN GETTING CHRYSLER TO ASSUME SOME RESPONSIBILITY BY PROVIDING A REBUILT TRANSMISSION AT NO COST LEAVING ME TO PAY LABOR, ONLY. LABOR COST WAS $809.55.*AK
2001 TOWN AND COUNTRY ENGINE LOCKED UP.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE PLANETARY GEAR FAILED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP SUDDENLY. *NM
THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION FAILED. *NM SINCE THE CONSUMER ALREADY HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPAIRED THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REIMBURSE THE COST OF THE REPAIR. *NM
AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT BLINKS ON AND OFF. A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON THE CLOCK SPRING, HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK THE VEHICLE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS SUCH AS STEERING PROBLEMS, SLIDING PROBLEMS, BRAKE AND ACCELERATION PROBLEMS, A STRONG ODOR OF GAS AND THEFRONT SWAY BARS AND REAR SHOCKS WERE …
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AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT BLINKS ON AND OFF. A RECALL WAS ISSUED ON THE CLOCK SPRING, HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK THE VEHICLE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS SUCH AS STEERING PROBLEMS, SLIDING PROBLEMS, BRAKE AND ACCELERATION PROBLEMS, A STRONG ODOR OF GAS AND THEFRONT SWAY BARS AND REAR SHOCKS WERE REPLACED *JB
MY 2001 TOWN AND COUNTRY HAS 46, 000 MILES. WITH NO PRIOR WARNING IT SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. A LOUD WHINING SOUND WAS HEARD. BY THE TIME I COASTED INTO MY NEIGHBORHOOD I HAD NO POWER. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP 2 DAYS AGO. WARRANTY UP 2 MONTHS AND 10000 MILES AGO. WAS TOLD PROBABLY WOULD NEED NEW TRANS…
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MY 2001 TOWN AND COUNTRY HAS 46, 000 MILES. WITH NO PRIOR WARNING IT SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. A LOUD WHINING SOUND WAS HEARD. BY THE TIME I COASTED INTO MY NEIGHBORHOOD I HAD NO POWER. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP 2 DAYS AGO. WARRANTY UP 2 MONTHS AND 10000 MILES AGO. WAS TOLD PROBABLY WOULD NEED NEW TRANSMISSION. $1900 BEST SCENARIO/$3300 WORSE CASE. WILL NOT FIND OUT FOR 2 MORE DAYS. WHY WOULD A CAR WITH 46000 MILES NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. OTHER THINGS THAT HAVE HAPPENED THAT I HAVEN'T EVEN VENTURED TO GET FIXED DUE TO FINANCIAL ISSUES INCLUDE: BACK POWER LATCH WILL NOT WORK. I SOMETIMES CAN'T EVEN GET THE HATCH OPEN MANUALLY. THE SLIDING DOORS MAKE AN UNGODLY GRINDING NOISE WHEN THEY OPEN AND CLOSE; MY RADIO WAS REPLACED AFTER APPROXIMATELY 11000 MILES BECAUSE IT WAS SHORT CIRCUITING OUT THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN THE DASH; I ALSO HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT ROTORS REPLACED AT 11000 MILES(THEY WERE DEFECTIVE). ALSO, MY FRONT DRIVERS SEAT POWER ADJUSTMENTS ARE BROKEN( GOD KNOW HOW MUCH THAT WOULD COST ME TO GET FIXED) MY BRAKES HAVE NEVER FELT "RIGHT" MY HUSBAND HATES TO DRIVE THE VAN BECAUSE IT FEELS LIKE THE BRAKES ARE TOO SOFT AND WON'T ENGAGE WHEN NEEDED. I HAVE HAD THEM REPLACED AT A DIFFERENT SHOP AT 36,000 MILES THOUGH I TRULY FEEL IT IS A MECHANICAL FLAW. DESPITE MORE TIMES THEN I CARE TO SAY OF BRINGING IT IN TO BE CHECKED THE CAR STILL PULLS TO THE RIGHT. NOTHING HAS HELPED THIS MATTER. I GUESS THE BIG THING THAT GETS ME IS THE TRANSMISSION ISSUES. I AM TRULY DISCOURAGED. A 30000 DOLLAR VEHICLE SHOULD NOT HAVE THESE PROBLEMS. I THOUGHT I WAS GETTING A HIGHER END QUALITY VEHICLE FOR $30000 BUT I GUESS ALL I GOT WAS AN EXPENSIVE LEMON THAT I AM STUCK WITH BECAUSE I STILL OWE 2 YEARS ON IT. OBVIOUSLY BY ALL THE REPORTS I HAVE READ THE TRANSMISSION IS A BIG PROBLEM. CHRYSLER SHOULD OWN UP TO THESE PROBLEMS AND FIX THEM FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS OR SOON THEY WON'T HAVE ANY CUSTOMERS LEFT.*AK
WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE MECHANIC STATED THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE. *JB THE TRANSMISSION SOLENOID PACK LEAKED. THE CONSUMER STARTED HEARING SOME CLANKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE AREA. *SC
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ON MY 2001 TOWN & COUNTRY MINIVAN. THE VERY NEXT DAY, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. I HAD IT TOWED TO MY CHRYSLER DEALER, WHERE THEY TOLD ME THAT THE PLANETARY GEAR HAD FAILED CAUSING CATASTROPHIC TRANSMISSION DAMAGE, WHICH REQUIRED $2,700 WORTH OF REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD 62,000 MILES AND HAD N…
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THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ON MY 2001 TOWN & COUNTRY MINIVAN. THE VERY NEXT DAY, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. I HAD IT TOWED TO MY CHRYSLER DEALER, WHERE THEY TOLD ME THAT THE PLANETARY GEAR HAD FAILED CAUSING CATASTROPHIC TRANSMISSION DAMAGE, WHICH REQUIRED $2,700 WORTH OF REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD 62,000 MILES AND HAD NEVER BEEN USED AS A TOW VEHICLE. I WOULD LIKE AN INVESTIGATION INTO WHY A RELATIVELY NEWER VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE THIS KIND OF CATASTROPHIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT SUCH A RELATIVELY LOW MILEAGE. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DEALER SERVICED.
Official recalls
204V531000 · Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.
Nov 2, 2004
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.
01V152000 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
May 8, 2001
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
3EA05009 · Headlight Malfunction
Opened Jun 1, 2005 · Closed May 2, 2006
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System; Exterior Lighting:headlights; Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch
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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Electrical System
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.
Exterior Lighting:headlights
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.
Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch
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.
PE05004 · Headlight Malfunction
Opened Feb 2, 2005 · Closed Jun 1, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System; Exterior Lighting:headlights; 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.
Additional source detail variants (3)
Electrical System
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.