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404 reports50,500 miles · Aug 15, 2006
Electrical System
2002 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LX MINIVAN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/GAUGES STOPPED WORKING. NO TURN SIGNALS, NO GAUGES MPH, FUEL, RPM, OIL, ETC. ALSO NO ENGINE LIGHTS, ABS, OVERHEAT, ETC. NOTHING WITHIN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WORKS. DANGEROUS TO GET HOME DRIVING WITHOUT SPEEDOMETER, & TURN SIGNALS! I SAW A SIMILAR RECALL FOR THE P…
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2002 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LX MINIVAN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/GAUGES STOPPED WORKING. NO TURN SIGNALS, NO GAUGES MPH, FUEL, RPM, OIL, ETC. ALSO NO ENGINE LIGHTS, ABS, OVERHEAT, ETC. NOTHING WITHIN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WORKS. DANGEROUS TO GET HOME DRIVING WITHOUT SPEEDOMETER, & TURN SIGNALS! I SAW A SIMILAR RECALL FOR THE PT CRUISER. COULD THIS BE THE SAME SOFTWARE GLITCH IN THE T&C MICROPROCESSOR AS WELL. PLEASE ISSUE A RECALL!!! *JB
NHTSA ODI #10165562
30,000 miles · Aug 9, 2006
Electrical System
WHEN CRUISING HIGHWAY WITH A/C ON, THE RIGHT REAR SPEAKER HEATS UP VERY HOT TO THE TOUCH. WE TESTED IT, WHICH IS RELATED TO A/C ON BECAUSE WHEN TURN A/C OFF IT COOLS DOWN IN 5 MINUTES. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER EVEN AFTER THEY REPAIRED THE RECALL. THEY STATE IT IS ONLY THE LEFT SPEAKER THAT IS HEATING UP NOT THE RIGHT LIKE OUR …
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WHEN CRUISING HIGHWAY WITH A/C ON, THE RIGHT REAR SPEAKER HEATS UP VERY HOT TO THE TOUCH. WE TESTED IT, WHICH IS RELATED TO A/C ON BECAUSE WHEN TURN A/C OFF IT COOLS DOWN IN 5 MINUTES. TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER EVEN AFTER THEY REPAIRED THE RECALL. THEY STATE IT IS ONLY THE LEFT SPEAKER THAT IS HEATING UP NOT THE RIGHT LIKE OUR EXPERIENCE. THEY REFUSED TO LOOK INTO IT UNLESS WE PAY FOR THEIR TECHNICIAN'S TIME. I MENTIONED HOW DANGEROUS A SPEAKER FIRE COULD BE INSIDE NEXT TO OUR KIDS. AS I LEFT A SERVICEMAN SAID WE COULD FIX IT IF YOU PAY US. NO FIRE INCIDENT YET BUT, IT SURE HEATS UP WHEN WE TRAVEL AND THE A/C IS ON. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10165080
49,184 miles · Jul 25, 2006
Power TrainSteering
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE POWER STEERING FAILED, REQUIRING ADDITIONAL EFFORT TO TURN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. THE RAACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED AND THE TRANSMISSION HAD A LEAK. UPDATED…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE POWER STEERING FAILED, REQUIRING ADDITIONAL EFFORT TO TURN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. THE RAACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED AND THE TRANSMISSION HAD A LEAK. UPDATED 03/20/07. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10163375
45,000 miles · Jul 13, 2006
Air BagsElectrical System
I SADLY OWN A 'CHRYSLER' TOWN AND COUNTRY AWD 2002 MINIVAN WITH MANY ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL PROBLEMS THAT I'M FORCED TO LIVE WITH, BUT THE FOLLOWING SAFETY ISSUES ARE INTOLERABLE. FIRST, THE INTERMITTENT AIR BAG LIGHT, NOW ON STEADILY. SECOND, THE INTERMITTENT NON-FUNCTIONING HORN, NOW DOES NOT WORK AT ALL, CRUISE CONTROL DOE…
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I SADLY OWN A 'CHRYSLER' TOWN AND COUNTRY AWD 2002 MINIVAN WITH MANY ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL PROBLEMS THAT I'M FORCED TO LIVE WITH, BUT THE FOLLOWING SAFETY ISSUES ARE INTOLERABLE. FIRST, THE INTERMITTENT AIR BAG LIGHT, NOW ON STEADILY. SECOND, THE INTERMITTENT NON-FUNCTIONING HORN, NOW DOES NOT WORK AT ALL, CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK AND RADIO BUTTONS ON STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT WORK. CHRYSLER CORP DENIES MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM EXISTS YET ITS A COMPLAINT THAT'S ALL OVER THE WEB AMONG ITS MANY OTHER PERSISTENT PROBLEMS. CHRYSLER SAYS ITS SOUNDS LIKE THE PROBLEM MAY BE IN THE "CLOCK SPRING" IN THE STEERING COLUMN. I SAY ITS SOUNDS LIKE THE PROBLEM MAY BE IN THE CARE OR LACK OF CARE OF CHRYSLER ON REAL SAFETY ISSUES ON THEIR PRODUCTS. EVENTS THAT LEAD UP TO THE FAILURE ARE NONE, PRODUCT IS JUST SIMPLY DEFECTIVE AND FAILS ON ITS OWN. CONSEQUENCES FOR THIS FAILURE CAN BE CATASTROPHIC, THIS IS NOT ROCKET SCIENCE, NO HORN AND NO AIR BAG NO BRAINS! CHRYSLER NEEDS TO WAKE UP AND RECTIFY THIS SAFETY PROBLEM, MANY OTHER OWNERS HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND THE GOVERNMENT AND OR THE MEDIA NEEDS TO "GET INVOLVED BEFORE SOMEONE DIES" IF IT HASN'T "GOD FORBID" ALREADY HAPPENED. I WILL BE CONTACTING THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE MEDIA TO SEE IF A SOLUTION CAN BE FOUND RAPIDLY. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10162351
55,000 miles · Jul 10, 2006
Visibility
THE POWER WINDOWS IN THE CHRYSLER MINI VANS, ARE VERY BAD, THEY GO BAD VERY OFTEN. THE POWER WINDOW MOTOR GOES OUT VERY OFTEN. LEAVING THE WINDOW EITHER UP OR DOWN. OR WILL NOT WORK AT ALL . CHEAP DESIGN. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10162061
Mileage unknown · Jul 5, 2006
Equipment
AS I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 TOWN & COUNTRY, I TURNED THE AIR CONDITIONER ON. THE CAR BEGAN TO SMOKE AND STALLED OUT. I HAVE HAD THE AIR CONDITIONER REPLACED 2 TIMES. THE VAN NO LONGER STALLS AND SMOKES, BUT WHEN THE A/C IS TURNED ON, THERE IS A LOUD NOISE AND THE CAR JERKS. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10161428
56,000 miles · Jun 21, 2006
Equipment
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A FAULTY REAR SHOCK ABSORBER TIE DOWN BRACKET ON THE VEHICLE. THIS PART IS AN ADD ON FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. THE EQUIPMENT FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. THE TIE DOWN FAILED COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THE FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS IN A PARKING LOT AND THE SECOND WAS ON A ROADWAY. THE DEFECTIVE…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A FAULTY REAR SHOCK ABSORBER TIE DOWN BRACKET ON THE VEHICLE. THIS PART IS AN ADD ON FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. THE EQUIPMENT FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. THE TIE DOWN FAILED COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THE FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS IN A PARKING LOT AND THE SECOND WAS ON A ROADWAY. THE DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN REPAIRED WHICH WAS TO REVAMP THE MODIFICATION, BUT THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERNS THAT THE PARTS SHOULD BE REMODELED. THE RECOMMENDATION WAS FOR THE PART TO BE PLACED ON THE TOP OR REAR SIDE OF THE AXLE NOT ON THE BOTTOM.
NHTSA ODI #10160378
95,374 miles · Jun 17, 2006
Visibility
FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW ON 2002 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY STOP ROLLING UP. I REVIEWED OWNER COMMENTS FROM A WEBSITE ON HOW TO GET THE WINDOW TO ROLL UP, WHICH WAS BY SLAMMING THE DOOR WHILE HOLDING THE BUTTON IN THE UP POSITION. NEED TO DO IT NUMEROUS TIMES TO GET IT TO ROLL UP. THIS WEBSITE HTTP://WWW.AUTOSITE.COM/CONTENT/RESE…
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FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW ON 2002 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY STOP ROLLING UP. I REVIEWED OWNER COMMENTS FROM A WEBSITE ON HOW TO GET THE WINDOW TO ROLL UP, WHICH WAS BY SLAMMING THE DOOR WHILE HOLDING THE BUTTON IN THE UP POSITION. NEED TO DO IT NUMEROUS TIMES TO GET IT TO ROLL UP. THIS WEBSITE HTTP://WWW.AUTOSITE.COM/CONTENT/RESEARCH/FORUMS/INDEX.CFM/ACTION/POSTS/FID/1650 HAD NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON THE SAME ISSUE AS I HAD CONCERNING THIS WINDOW MECHANISM. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10160067
Mileage unknown · Jun 14, 2006
Steering
2002 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, 3 YEARS 11 MONTHS OLD, 46,000 MILES, RACK AND PINION FAILED. THE GENTLEMEN AT THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP SAID HE HAS SEEN QUITE A FEW OF THESE RACK AND PINION SYSTEM FAIL. HE SAID YOU COULD LOSE YOUR STEERING AND CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. RACK AND PINION REPLACED. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10159877
Mileage unknown · Jun 7, 2006
Visibility
DRIVER AND PASSENGER POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILURES. THEY WORKED OFF AND ON SEVERAL MONTHS BEFORE THE ACTUAL COMPLETE FAILURE. OFTEN NOT ROLLING UP IN THE RAIN, EXTREME HEAT, AND HIGH OZONE DAYS CREATING HEATH DANGERS AND MAJOR DRIVING DISTRACTIONS TO CHILDREN AND ADULT PASSENGERS. CHRYSLER NEEDS TO RECALL THESE WINDOW MOTORS. THER…
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DRIVER AND PASSENGER POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILURES. THEY WORKED OFF AND ON SEVERAL MONTHS BEFORE THE ACTUAL COMPLETE FAILURE. OFTEN NOT ROLLING UP IN THE RAIN, EXTREME HEAT, AND HIGH OZONE DAYS CREATING HEATH DANGERS AND MAJOR DRIVING DISTRACTIONS TO CHILDREN AND ADULT PASSENGERS. CHRYSLER NEEDS TO RECALL THESE WINDOW MOTORS. THERE ARE SEVERAL WEBSITES WITH HUNDREDS OF OWNERS COMPLAINING OF THE SAME PROBLEM. IT IS BAD BUSINESS FOR CHRYSLER TO CONTINUE TO LIE AND COVER THIS UP. THE REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE EXTREMELY OVER PRICED CONSIDERING THE OBVIOUS DEFECT. CHRYSLER NEEDS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS AND OTHER DEFECTS THAT SEEM TO BE OVERWHELMING THE MAJORITY OF TOWN AND COUNTRY OWNERS. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10159197
NHTSA investigations
6EA05009 · 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.
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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.
PE04049 · Speaker Fire In The Rear Of The Vehicle
Opened Jul 7, 2004 · Closed Nov 5, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System:wiring: Rear Compartment/trunk; Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.
ON JULY 7, 2004, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION BASED ON CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING AN INTERIOR VEHICLE FIRE STARTING IN THE AREA OF THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SPEAKER.DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) INFORMED ODI THAT CONDENSATION FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR CONDITIONING DUCTS MAY DRIP ONTO THE RADIO AND INTO VENT HOLES ON TOP OF THE RADIO.THIS CAN RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT SENDING DIRECT CURRENT TO THE REAR SPEAKERS AND CAUSE A SPEAKER FIRE.THE CONDITION IS PRESENT ONLY ON SUBJECT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE BASE RADIO.SUBJECT VEHICLES WITH OTHER OPTION RADIOS CONTAIN CIRCUIT PROTECTION THAT PREVENTS SENDING DIRECT CURRENT TO THE SPEAKERS AND ARE NOT AFFECTED.ALL NINE COMPLAINTS PERTAIN TO VEHICLES WITH THE BASE RADIO.BY LETTER DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2004, DCC NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA# 04V531) COVERING MODEL YEAR 2001-2002 DODGE CARAVAN, GRAND CARAVAN, CHRYSLER VOYAGER, AND TOWN & COUNTRY MODELS WITH BASE RADIO ONLY (EST. 238,000 VEHICLES).DCC DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE TAPE TO THE TOP OF THE RADIO ASSEMBLY TO PREVENT WATER INTRUSION.THE ACTION TAKEN BY DCC IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
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Electrical System:wiring: Rear Compartment/trunk
ON JULY 7, 2004, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION BASED ON CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING AN INTERIOR VEHICLE FIRE STARTING IN THE AREA OF THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SPEAKER.DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) INFORMED ODI THAT CONDENSATION FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR CONDITIONING DUCTS MAY DRIP ONTO THE RADIO AND INTO VENT HOLES ON TOP OF THE RADIO.THIS CAN RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT SENDING DIRECT CURRENT TO THE REAR SPEAKERS AND CAUSE A SPEAKER FIRE.THE CONDITION IS PRESENT ONLY ON SUBJECT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE BASE RADIO.SUBJECT VEHICLES WITH OTHER OPTION RADIOS CONTAIN CIRCUIT PROTECTION THAT PREVENTS SENDING DIRECT CURRENT TO THE SPEAKERS AND ARE NOT AFFECTED.ALL NINE COMPLAINTS PERTAIN TO VEHICLES WITH THE BASE RADIO.BY LETTER DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2004, DCC NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA# 04V531) COVERING MODEL YEAR 2001-2002 DODGE CARAVAN, GRAND CARAVAN, CHRYSLER VOYAGER, AND TOWN & COUNTRY MODELS WITH BASE RADIO ONLY (EST. 238,000 VEHICLES).DCC DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE TAPE TO THE TOP OF THE RADIO ASSEMBLY TO PREVENT WATER INTRUSION.THE ACTION TAKEN BY DCC IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.
ON JULY 7, 2004, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION BASED ON CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING AN INTERIOR VEHICLE FIRE STARTING IN THE AREA OF THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SPEAKER.DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) INFORMED ODI THAT CONDENSATION FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR CONDITIONING DUCTS MAY DRIP ONTO THE RADIO AND INTO VENT HOLES ON TOP OF THE RADIO.THIS CAN RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT SENDING DIRECT CURRENT TO THE REAR SPEAKERS AND CAUSE A SPEAKER FIRE.THE CONDITION IS PRESENT ONLY ON SUBJECT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE BASE RADIO.SUBJECT VEHICLES WITH OTHER OPTION RADIOS CONTAIN CIRCUIT PROTECTION THAT PREVENTS SENDING DIRECT CURRENT TO THE SPEAKERS AND ARE NOT AFFECTED.ALL NINE COMPLAINTS PERTAIN TO VEHICLES WITH THE BASE RADIO.BY LETTER DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2004, DCC NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA# 04V531) COVERING MODEL YEAR 2001-2002 DODGE CARAVAN, GRAND CARAVAN, CHRYSLER VOYAGER, AND TOWN & COUNTRY MODELS WITH BASE RADIO ONLY (EST. 238,000 VEHICLES).DCC DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE TAPE TO THE TOP OF THE RADIO ASSEMBLY TO PREVENT WATER INTRUSION.THE ACTION TAKEN BY DCC IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
PE03012 · Power Steering Hose Failure
Opened Apr 9, 2003 · Closed May 29, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System; Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections; Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:power Steering Fluid; Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump; Steering:linkages:drag:power Assist System
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
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Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:power Steering Fluid
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
Steering:linkages:drag:power Assist System
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
PE02068 · Fuel Tank Leak
Opened Sep 24, 2002 · Closed Oct 9, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
No summary supplied.
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