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404 reports40,000 miles · Mar 24, 2005
Exterior LightingInterior Lighting
THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. *AK *SC THE PART(S) WERE ON BACK ORDER ACCORDING TO CHRYSLER. THE CONSUMER LATER LEARNED THAT CHRYSLER CHANGED SUPPLIERS OF THE SWITCH. THE INTERNAL SHIFT LIGHT AND OR (THE PRNDL) WAS ERRATIC, IN WHICH IT WOULD SOMETIMES BE HIGHLIGHTED. *SC …
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THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. *AK *SC THE PART(S) WERE ON BACK ORDER ACCORDING TO CHRYSLER. THE CONSUMER LATER LEARNED THAT CHRYSLER CHANGED SUPPLIERS OF THE SWITCH. THE INTERNAL SHIFT LIGHT AND OR (THE PRNDL) WAS ERRATIC, IN WHICH IT WOULD SOMETIMES BE HIGHLIGHTED. *SC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10109392
8,000 miles · Mar 23, 2005
Electrical System
FROM THE ALMOST DAY ONE THIS CARS HAS HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. ORIGINALLY THE DASH LIGHTS LIGHT UP AND WOULD NOT GO OUT FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. THEN THE FUEL PUMP STARTED TO OPERATE POORLY. THEN A SLIGHT HESITATION BEGAN AT IDLE. THEN I NOTICED A HESITATION AT ABOUT 40 MPH WHEN THE CAR WAS PULLING A INCLINE. THEN THE HEADLIGHT…
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FROM THE ALMOST DAY ONE THIS CARS HAS HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. ORIGINALLY THE DASH LIGHTS LIGHT UP AND WOULD NOT GO OUT FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. THEN THE FUEL PUMP STARTED TO OPERATE POORLY. THEN A SLIGHT HESITATION BEGAN AT IDLE. THEN I NOTICED A HESITATION AT ABOUT 40 MPH WHEN THE CAR WAS PULLING A INCLINE. THEN THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLUTTER AS RPMS FLUCTUATED. THEN THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLASH VIOLENTLY. A SWITCH WAS FINALLY REPLACED AND THE LIGHTS HAVE NOT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM FLASHING, BUT DO APPEAR TO HAVE SOME MINOR FLUTTERS IN THEM FROM TIME TO TIME. AFTER THIS, ALL OF THE GEAR SELECTOR LIGHTS CAME ON AT ONE TIME. YOU COULD NOT TELL WHAT GEAR THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN. THE CAR ALSO WOULD NOT HOLD ON A SLIGHT INCLINE WHEN STOPPED FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. WHEN TAKING YOUR FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, THE CAR WOULD DRIFT QUICKLY, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALER TATE OF GLEN BURNIE. MD. SAID THE CAR WAS DESIGNED TO WORK THAT WAY. ABOUT OCTOBER TO NOVEMBER TIME PERIOD, THE DRIVER'S SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR UNLOCKED ITSELF AND OPEN ABOUT 10-12 INCHES WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION AT ABOUT 25 MPH . A DOOR MODULE WAS REPLACED TO SEE IF THAT SOLVED THE PROBLEM. IT HASN'T OPEN SINCE. BUT ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO NOW, THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR STARTED TO DO THE SAME THING. BOTH TIMES, THERE WERE PASSENGERS IN THE BACK SEATS BY THE DOORS. CHRYSLER NOW REFUSED TO FIX IT FOR FREE BECAUSE IT IS OVER THE BASIC WARRANTY, EVEN THOUGH IT HAS HAD MULTIPLE ELECTICAL PROBLEMS. I AM AT MY WITS END. I AM NOW APPROACHING THE THE FEAR OF THE CAR BURNING UP WITH MY FAMILY INSIDE OR SOMEONE BEING EJECTED. *AK *JB
NHTSA ODI #10058438
52,000 miles · Mar 22, 2005
Air Bags
I HAVE A 2002 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY THAT HAS AN AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT THAT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY. UPON RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE I LEARNED THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL ON SEVERAL OF THESE VEHICLES IN 2002 TO ADDRESS AN ISSUE WITH A CLOCKSPRING. THIS ISSUE CAUSES INTEGRAL SAFETY FEATURES, SUCH AS THE HORN AND AIR BAG, TO FA…
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I HAVE A 2002 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY THAT HAS AN AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT THAT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY. UPON RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE I LEARNED THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL ON SEVERAL OF THESE VEHICLES IN 2002 TO ADDRESS AN ISSUE WITH A CLOCKSPRING. THIS ISSUE CAUSES INTEGRAL SAFETY FEATURES, SUCH AS THE HORN AND AIR BAG, TO FAIL ON OCCASION. I FIRST CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALER WHO INFORMED ME THAT MY VIN DID NOT COME UP AS BEING ELIGIBLE FOR THE RECALL. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER DIRECTLY AND GOT THE SAME ANSWER. THE ISSUE MAY NOT COME UP ON A VIN SEARCH, BUT IT CERTAINLY DOES IMPACT MY VEHICLE. I HAVE TRIED TO OBTAIN AUTHORIZATION TO HAVE THE CLOCKSPRING REPLACED AT CHRYSLER'S EXPENSE, TO NO AVAIL. AS THIS IS A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD, I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE MATTER INVESTIGATED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10114478
6,000 miles · Mar 16, 2005
Structure
THE AUTOMATIC LIFTGATE WOULD OPEN BY ITSELF INTERMITTENTLY FROM A STOP POSITION WHILE DRIVING OR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFT INTO DRIVE. VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALER , AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10115227
Mileage unknown · Mar 15, 2005
Power Train
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ENGINE STALLING WHILE ON THE ROAD. VEHICLE WAS THEN NO LONGER ABLE TO START, AND WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. RESULT SHOWED THAT THE BODY AND TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10115147
33,000 miles · Mar 10, 2005
Air Bags
AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10114907
75,582 miles · Mar 7, 2005
Equipment
RECALL CAMPAIGN: 2002 CHRYSLER RADIO VENT SLOTS (CODE D48). *BF THE DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM THE RECALL 04V-531000 BECAUSE AN AFTERMARKET RADIO WAS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10114876
Mileage unknown · Feb 17, 2005
Steering
POWER STEERING REPLACEMENT PUMP IS DEFECTIVE. HAVE HAD 3 INSTALL WITH NO CORRECTION TO PROBLEM. 1. STEERING WHEEL DRAGS/ LAGS WITH MINOR MOVEMENT 2. STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES WITH RAPID MOVEMENT 3. MOVEMENT CREATES RUBBING AND RUMBLING NOISE AFTER 3 REPLACEMENT INSTALLATIONS, DEAL…
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POWER STEERING REPLACEMENT PUMP IS DEFECTIVE. HAVE HAD 3 INSTALL WITH NO CORRECTION TO PROBLEM. 1. STEERING WHEEL DRAGS/ LAGS WITH MINOR MOVEMENT 2. STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES WITH RAPID MOVEMENT 3. MOVEMENT CREATES RUBBING AND RUMBLING NOISE AFTER 3 REPLACEMENT INSTALLATIONS, DEALER REFUSES TO FURTHER ADDRESS THE ISSUE EVEN AFTER ACKNOWLEDGING THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN UNDER ORIGINAL WARRANTY ON 3/11/04 FOR RECALL C20 (POWER STEERING HOSE). PROBLEMS BEGAN IMMEDIATELY UPON RETURN. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10110670
Mileage unknown · Feb 16, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE ABS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE SPEED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED IT. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10111659
Mileage unknown · Feb 16, 2005
Power Train
2002 TC MINIVAN DRIVING ON FREEWAY AND TRANSMISSION STOPPED. HIT GAS BUT WON'T MOVE. TOWED TO DEALER. 33,000 MILES, 16 MOS . ALSO, POWER SIDE DOOR AND TAILGATE WILL NOT OPEN WITH BUTTONS, AT FIRST ONLY WHEN COLD BUT NOW NEVER WORKS. NEEDED FRONT AND REAR BRAKES AT 25,000 MILES, REAR STILL MAKES GRINDING NOISE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10110604
Official recalls
4Nov 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.
Aug 5, 2004
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3.3 OR 3.8L V-6 ENGINE, THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE MAY SPLIT AND CAUSE A FLUID LEAK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Oct 8, 2002
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THE FUEL TANK CONTROL VALVE WELD JOINT COULD SEPARATE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERBODY FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 28, 2002. 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.
Oct 4, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MINI VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE OWNER MANUALS SUPPLIED WITH THESE VEHICLES DO NOT INDICATE WHICH SEATING POSITIONS ARE EQUIPPED WITH TETHER ANCHORAGES AND CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE NECESSARY CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM INFORMATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 8, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE INFORMATION 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
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.
Additional source detail variants (5)
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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