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Visibility/wiper complaints
19 reportsClear category filter122,000 miles · Mar 19, 2015
Electrical SystemExterior LightingVisibility/wiper
UPON STARTING THE CAR, PARTICULARLY ON DAMP AND/OR COLD MORNINGS, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GOES HAYWIRE. THERE IS NO POWER TO THE DASH, THE HEADLIGHTS BLINK ON AND OFF, THE LOCKS STOP WORKING, THE WIPERS GO ON BY THEMSELVES AND REMAIN ON FOR THE DURATION OF THE EVENT. THIS HAPPENS WHETHER THE CAR IS PARKED OR IN MOTION. IT IS NOT K…
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UPON STARTING THE CAR, PARTICULARLY ON DAMP AND/OR COLD MORNINGS, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GOES HAYWIRE. THERE IS NO POWER TO THE DASH, THE HEADLIGHTS BLINK ON AND OFF, THE LOCKS STOP WORKING, THE WIPERS GO ON BY THEMSELVES AND REMAIN ON FOR THE DURATION OF THE EVENT. THIS HAPPENS WHETHER THE CAR IS PARKED OR IN MOTION. IT IS NOT KNOWN WHETHER THIS IS IMPACTING THE AIR BAGS; THE FUEL GAUGE READS ZERO, SO IT'S NOT KNOWN IF THIS WILL IMPACT THE CAR'S ABILITY TO CONTINUE RUNNING; IT IS ALSO A MAJOR DISTRACTION IF TRYING TO DRIVE. THE DURATION VARIES, FROM ONE MINUTE TO 20 MINUTES. THIS YOUTUBE VIDEO SHOWS THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPENING ON ANOTHER 2010 TOWN AND COUNTRY; THE OWNER IN THE VIDEO REPORTS THAT IT WAS BRAND NEW AT THE TIME: HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=OTNTKK0KX5Y. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10695483
104,558 miles · Mar 3, 2015
Electrical SystemVisibility/wiper
BURNING OF POWER WINDOW/VENT SWITCH. DURING 2013 AND EARLY-2014 THE ELECTRICAL POWER WINDOW/VENT SWITCH, LOCATED ON THE DRIVER SIDE ARM REST, AND WHICH CONTROLLED THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW, BECAME INTERMITTENT AND ERRATIC WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RAISE OR LOWER THE WINDOW. WHEN THE PROBLEM BECAME ACUTE, I REPLACED THE SWITCH ON 4/23/…
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BURNING OF POWER WINDOW/VENT SWITCH. DURING 2013 AND EARLY-2014 THE ELECTRICAL POWER WINDOW/VENT SWITCH, LOCATED ON THE DRIVER SIDE ARM REST, AND WHICH CONTROLLED THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW, BECAME INTERMITTENT AND ERRATIC WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RAISE OR LOWER THE WINDOW. WHEN THE PROBLEM BECAME ACUTE, I REPLACED THE SWITCH ON 4/23/2014 (AT MY EXPENSE); SINCE THEN NO FURTHER PROBLEMS WERE INCURRED. THE REPLACEMENT SWITCH ASSEMBLY PURCHASED FROM THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP FOR THIS REPAIR WAS IDENTIFIED AS CHRYSLER PART NUMBER 4602627-AG SWITCH PO 08053002. THE OLD SWITCH ASSEMBLY WAS LATER DISASSEMBLED AND SHOWED CLEAR SIGNS OF DISCOLORED ELECTRICAL CONTACTS AND BURNING OF THE AREAS AROUND THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS FOR BOTH THE DRIVERS SIDE, AND TO A LESSER EXTENT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10691901
Mileage unknown · Oct 13, 2014
Visibility/wiper
I WAS DRIVING AND I TURNED THE SWITCH ON FOR MY WIPERS. SOMETHING SMELLED LIKE IT WAS BURNING, AND MY WIPERS WOULD NOT MOVE. NOW THEY HAVE COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING. ON 10/12/2013, IT WAS RAINING IN THE EVENING AND MY WIPERS JUST STOPPED WORKING. THANK GOD I WAS REALLY CLOSE TO HOME FOR IT WAS HARD TO SEE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10644247
Mileage unknown · Sep 4, 2014
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Visibility/wiper
IN TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS CAUSING MY WINDSHIELD WASHERS TO NOT WORK, AFTER FOUR VISITS TO THE DEALER, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TIP MODULE WAS BAD. (PROBABLY CAUSING OTHER PROBLEMS THAT I HAD NOT CHECKED ABOUT). THE PART IS GOING TO COST 850.00 AND IS NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO THE INABILITY OF THE MANUFACTURER TO SUPPLY THE PA…
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IN TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS CAUSING MY WINDSHIELD WASHERS TO NOT WORK, AFTER FOUR VISITS TO THE DEALER, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TIP MODULE WAS BAD. (PROBABLY CAUSING OTHER PROBLEMS THAT I HAD NOT CHECKED ABOUT). THE PART IS GOING TO COST 850.00 AND IS NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO THE INABILITY OF THE MANUFACTURER TO SUPPLY THE PARTS FAST ENOUGH BECAUSE OF THE HIGH DEMAND. THIS CAR ONLY HAS 13,000 MILES BUT IS FOUR YEARS OLD SO OUT OF WARRANTY. I THINK DUE TO THE LARGE INCIDENCE OF FAILURE OF THIS PART, THERE SHOULD BE SOME COMPENSATION OR RECALL INFORMATION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10630766
38,000 miles · Jul 14, 2014
Electrical SystemExterior LightingVisibility/wiper
ABOUT A YEAR AFTER PURCHASE THE AUTOMATIC DOORS INTERMITTENTLY STOP WORKING AND REAR INSIDE LIGHTS WOULD REMAIN ON. THIS DIDN'T EFFECT OPERATION OR SAFETY OF VEHICLE SO I DIDN'T COMPLAIN TO DEALER. NO FURTHER INCIDENTS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2013, WHILE ON A ROADTRIP TO TEXAS, AIR CONDITIONER AND DIRECTIONALS STOPPED WORKING. NO LOCAL…
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ABOUT A YEAR AFTER PURCHASE THE AUTOMATIC DOORS INTERMITTENTLY STOP WORKING AND REAR INSIDE LIGHTS WOULD REMAIN ON. THIS DIDN'T EFFECT OPERATION OR SAFETY OF VEHICLE SO I DIDN'T COMPLAIN TO DEALER. NO FURTHER INCIDENTS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2013, WHILE ON A ROADTRIP TO TEXAS, AIR CONDITIONER AND DIRECTIONALS STOPPED WORKING. NO LOCAL DEALERSHIP IN THE AREA SO I WAS FORCED TO BRING CAR TO LOCAL FIRESTONE AUTO CENTER. THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND SOURCE OF ISSUE BUT ISSUE SEEMED TO RESOLVE ITSELF. WHILE AWAY THAT FOLLOWING DECEMBER CAR WAS LEFT UNUSED FOR SEVERAL DAYS AND BATTERY WAS DEAD. BATTERY WAS REPLACED. ELECTRICAL ISSUES CONTINUED IN MARCH 2014 AND PULLED CAR OVER EMERGENTLY INTO STS AUTO CENTER. THEY COULDN'T FIND SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL DRAIN HOWEVER PROBLEM AGAIN APPEARED TO RESOLVE ITSELF. BROUGHT CAR TO DEALERSHIP REPEATEDLY SINCE THEN. ALL GAUGES FAIL WHILE WINDSHIELD WIPERS REMAIN ON. DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, THEN A DEFECTIVE DOME LIGHT, THEN CLAIMED THE BATTERY WAS BAD AND REPLACED THAT AGAIN, THEN IT WAS THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AGAIN. NOW I'M SUPPOSED TO TRUST THIS CAR IS GOING TO BE RELIABLE AND I'M BEING TOLD BE CHRYSLER THAT THERE IS NOTHING MORE THEY CAN DO OR FEEL OBLIGATED TO DO. I CALLED IN TODAY TO FILE COMPLAINT AND REPORTED MY CAR IS FUNCTIONING. I JUST WENT OUT TO MY CAR AND ALL GAUGES ARE FLASHING AT ME. I MUST HAVE JINXED MYSELF! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10610303
38,000 miles · Jul 14, 2014
Electrical SystemVisibility/wiper
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES MALFUNCTIONED AND COMPLETELY FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED UNEXPECTEDLY AND WOULD NOT DEACTIVATE. THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE HEADLIGHTS, BUT COULD NOT DEACTIVATE THEM WITHOUT TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE. TH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES MALFUNCTIONED AND COMPLETELY FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED UNEXPECTEDLY AND WOULD NOT DEACTIVATE. THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE HEADLIGHTS, BUT COULD NOT DEACTIVATE THEM WITHOUT TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000. UPDATED 09/02/14*LJ UPDATED 09/18/2014 *JS
NHTSA ODI #10610272
55,435 miles · Jul 9, 2014
Electrical SystemExterior LightingVisibility/wiper
WHILE DRIVING THROUGH MY SUBDIVISION, I ATTEMPTED TO TURN ON THE HIGH BEAMS FOR BETTER VISIBILITY. AT THIS INSTANCE, THE WIPER BLADES TURNED ON AND WOULD NOT TURN OFF. AT THE SAME MOMENT, THE VEHICLE LOST THE HIGH BEAMS, TURN SIGNALS AND WINDSHIELD SOLUTION MOTOR ACTIVATION. THE VEHICLE REMAINED OPERATIONAL AND NO ONE WAS INJURE…
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WHILE DRIVING THROUGH MY SUBDIVISION, I ATTEMPTED TO TURN ON THE HIGH BEAMS FOR BETTER VISIBILITY. AT THIS INSTANCE, THE WIPER BLADES TURNED ON AND WOULD NOT TURN OFF. AT THE SAME MOMENT, THE VEHICLE LOST THE HIGH BEAMS, TURN SIGNALS AND WINDSHIELD SOLUTION MOTOR ACTIVATION. THE VEHICLE REMAINED OPERATIONAL AND NO ONE WAS INJURED. I HAD TO REPLACE THE TURN SIGNAL, HIGH BEAM AND WINDSHIELD WIPER SELECTOR LEVER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10609149
34,900 miles · Apr 3, 2014
Electrical SystemExterior LightingVisibility/wiper
VAN HAS WIRELESS IGNITION SYSTEM PROBLEMS. VAN HAS INTERMITTENT SHUT OFF, VAN HAS INTERMITTENT NO START ISSUES. VAN HAS INTERMITTENT WARNING CLUSTER, WIPER, GAUGES, AND HEADLIGHT SHUT OFF AND ON PROBLEMS. VAN IS DANGEROUS TO MY FAM. AND OTHERS!!!!!!! FOUND RECALL L-25 BUT THIS IS FRAUD RECALL; ONLY INSTALLING RUBBER RING…
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VAN HAS WIRELESS IGNITION SYSTEM PROBLEMS. VAN HAS INTERMITTENT SHUT OFF, VAN HAS INTERMITTENT NO START ISSUES. VAN HAS INTERMITTENT WARNING CLUSTER, WIPER, GAUGES, AND HEADLIGHT SHUT OFF AND ON PROBLEMS. VAN IS DANGEROUS TO MY FAM. AND OTHERS!!!!!!! FOUND RECALL L-25 BUT THIS IS FRAUD RECALL; ONLY INSTALLING RUBBER RING ON WIN MODULE. CHRYSLER MUST SERVICE ALL VEHICLES WITH THESE PROBLEMS ASAP BEFORE THEY GET IN MORE LAWSUITS AND KILL MORE PEOPLE. CHRYSLER HAS CASE NUMBER: S10008000021 RELEASE DATE: 9/7/10 INVOLVES WIPER, GAUGE, LIGHTING AND CLUSTER PROBLEMS THAT IS HAPPENING TO THOUSANDS OF THEIR UNITS. ALSO BULLETIN #: 08-025-11 5/27/11 INVOLVES PROBLEMS WITH WIRELESS IGNITION SYSTEM THAT IS HAPPENING TO THOUSANDS OF THEIR UNITS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10577056
60,500 miles · Aug 14, 2013
Electrical SystemVisibility/wiper
AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE I REALIZED THAT THERE WAS NO POWER TO THE DASHBOARD/RADIO AREA. THIS MEANT THAT THE RADIO, WIPER BLADES, A/C, LIGHTS,POWER WINDOWS, POWER DOORS OR ANY BUTTONS. AFTER DRIVING IT HOME IT WOULD COME ON AND OFF SPORADICALLY. I TOOK IT TO BE LOOKED AT AND THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. I KEPT DRIVING IT…
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AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE I REALIZED THAT THERE WAS NO POWER TO THE DASHBOARD/RADIO AREA. THIS MEANT THAT THE RADIO, WIPER BLADES, A/C, LIGHTS,POWER WINDOWS, POWER DOORS OR ANY BUTTONS. AFTER DRIVING IT HOME IT WOULD COME ON AND OFF SPORADICALLY. I TOOK IT TO BE LOOKED AT AND THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. I KEPT DRIVING IT AND IT WOULD SHUT OFF AND COME BACK ON PERIODICALLY. IT BECAME A PROBLEM WHEN I WAS DRIVING AND IT WAS RAINING AND THE POWER SHUT OFF AND I HAD NO WINDSHIELD WIPERS. LUCKILY THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT AT THAT TIME. I FINALLY FOUND A NATIONAL TIRE AND BATTERY THAT FIGURED OUT THAT IT WAS THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE. THIS VEHICLE IS WAY TOO NEW TO BE HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS! AFTER SOME RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THAT A LOT OF THESE VANS ARE HAVING THIS DANGEROUS PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10535342
Official recalls
5Jul 7, 2020
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
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Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
Consequence: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
Consequence: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
Jun 26, 2014
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.
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Air Bags
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.
Electrical System:ignition:switch
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.
May 7, 2014
Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, through October 31, 2013. The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent window switch with a newer version, free of charge. The owner notification letter was issued and the remedy campaign launched on on December 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P25.
Feb 11, 2014
Freedom Motors Inc., (Freedom Motors) of Savaria Vehicle Group (formerly The Liberty Motor Company) is recalling one model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan and certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country wheelchair accessible vehicles modified by The Liberty Motor Company from February 2008 through January 2011. Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Freedom Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected axles, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2014. Owners can contact Freedom Motors at 1-800-561-9600. Freedom Motors' number for this recall is ENGF0216-3.
Mar 1, 2011
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 DODGE JOURNEY, GRAND CARAVAN, AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES MANUFACTURER FROM AUGUST 3, 2009, THROUGH JUNE 17, 2010. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE INADVERTENT IGNITION KEY DISPLACEMENT FROM THE RUN TO ACCESSORY POSITION WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT OFF.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIN MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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NHTSA investigations
2DP14004 · Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
Opened Sep 25, 2014 · Closed Jul 24, 2015
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year. The petitioner alleges that TIPM defects may result in engine stall, airbag non-deployment, failure of fuel pump shutoff resulting in unintended acceleration, fire, and other symptoms. On September 25, 2014, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened DP14-004 to evaluate the petition for a grant or deny decision. ODI analyzed complaint data provided by CAS as well as complaints submitted to ODI from consumers. In total, there were 296 complaints submitted by the petitioner in the original petition and five supplements, including 271 complaints related to the subject vehicles equipped with TIPM-7. Approximately 3 percent of CAS complaints are related to vehicles equipped with TIPM-6 and ODI?s review of these complaints did not identify any safety defect trends. ODI conducted a detailed review of complaints narratives submitted by CAS and consumers including careful analysis of vehicle repair histories, warranty claims obtained from the manufacturer and any available Customer Assistance Inquiry reports (CAIR). Analysis of the field data indicated that MY2011-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles exhibited significantly higher complaint rates related to fuel pump relay (FPR) failures than other subject vehicles. In a September 3, 2014 letter to NHTSA, Chrysler submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) identifying a defect in the FPR within the TIPM-7 which can result in a no start or stall condition in approximately 188,723 model year (MY) 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK) and Dodge Durango (WD) vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010 through July 20, 2011 (14V-530).In a February 24, 2015 letter, Chrysler submitted a second DIR expanding the scope of the FPR defect condition to include an additional 338,216 MY 2012 through 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured from September 17, 2010 through August 19, 2013 and MY 2012 through 2013 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 18, 2011 through August 19, 2013 (15V-115).ODI analysis of the CAS allegations of TIPM defects resulting in stall while driving, airbag non-deployment, unintended acceleration, fire and other faults identified a single defect condition related to 1 of over 60 different circuits in the TIPM assembly. The most common effect of this defect condition, related to the fuel pump relay, was a no-start concern, but it could also result in stall while driving (76 complaints). No valid evidence was presented in support of claims related to airbag non-deployment, unintended acceleration or fire resulting from TIPM faults and these claims were found to be wholly without merit based on review of the field data and design of the relevant systems and components.Except insofar as the petitioner's contentions relate to the defect condition addressed by the Chrysler recalls, the factual bases of the petitioner's contentions that any further investigation is necessary are unsupported. In our view, additional investigation is unlikely to result in a finding that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists or a NHTSA order for the notification and remedy of a safety-related defect as alleged by the petitioner at the conclusion of the requested investigation. Therefore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize NHTSA's limited resources to best accomplish the agency's safety mission, the petition is den
RQ14002 · Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine Stall
Opened Jun 16, 2014 · Closed Mar 2, 2015
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags; Electrical System:ignition:module
In March 2011 Chrysler submitted a defect information report for NHTSA Recall No. 11V139 declaring a defect condition that could cause the ignition key to inadvertently move from the RUN to the ACC position on model year (MY) 2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town and Country.The report identified engine stalling as the defect consequence and cited customer complaints and warranty claims, as well as two rear-end collisions, as leading to the recall action.Chrysler determined that a defective WIN module, which is effectively the equivalent of the ignition switch, was the cause of the inadvertent key rotation, and that a new design WIN module would be installed as a remedy.In Spring 2014 ODI conducted outreach to major light vehicle manufacturers regarding ignition key position and its effect on air bag system availability.The outreach was conducted in connection with NHTSA Recall No. 14V047, a recent recall involving inadvertent ignition key rotation and subsequent air bag disablement in certain GM products.During discussions held in April 2014, Chrysler advised ODI that Chrysler air bag systems of this vintage, including the subject vehicles, revert to energy reserve when the ignition key moves to the ACC or OFF position, and that under energy reserve the air bags would only be available for a short period, approximately two tenths of a second (ODI notes this consequence was not identified in the 11V139 recall report).A review of the ODI consumer database conducted after the April 2014 discussions identified complaints alleging that MY 2008-2009 vehicles may have a similar defect as the MY 2010 vehicles, and that some MY 2010 consumers reported experiencing ignition key position concerns after the 11V139 recall remedy was applied.Accordingly this investigation was opened.In response to ODI?s information request letter, Chrysler reported that MY 2008-2009 subject vehicles used the same design WIN module as the recalled vehicles, and also identified 66 consumer reports and one non-injury crash incident potentially related to inadvertent ignition key rotation.Chrysler?s review of the MY 2010 remedy used in 11V139, which involved installation of a Trim Ring as opposed to replacement of the WIN module, showed the remedy did not adequately address ignition key position concerns, and in some use-cases could cause other systems to operate improperly (radio, instrument panel lighting, HVAC fan motor, etc.).Chrysler subsequently filed multiple defect information reports to 1) add the MY 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country, and the MY 2009 Dodge Journey to the original recall scope, and 2) stating that the complete WIN module would be replaced with a new design component in all recalled vehicles (including those that had the Trim Ring installed during 11V139).Chrysler?s report also advises of constrained remedy parts availability, see NHTSA Recall No. 14V373 for further details.Accordingly, the investigation is closed based on the recall action Chrysler is undertaking.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10584873, 10583399, 10573295, 10566365, 10546805, 10513060, 10509284, 10503121, 10496599, 10475027, 10456099, 10450629, 10443680, 10422766, 10410447, 10409269, 10402947, 10402751, 10402660, 10396943, 10394957, 10356632, 10315972
Additional source detail variants (2)
Air Bags
In March 2011 Chrysler submitted a defect information report for NHTSA Recall No. 11V139 declaring a defect condition that could cause the ignition key to inadvertently move from the RUN to the ACC position on model year (MY) 2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town and Country.The report identified engine stalling as the defect consequence and cited customer complaints and warranty claims, as well as two rear-end collisions, as leading to the recall action.Chrysler determined that a defective WIN module, which is effectively the equivalent of the ignition switch, was the cause of the inadvertent key rotation, and that a new design WIN module would be installed as a remedy.In Spring 2014 ODI conducted outreach to major light vehicle manufacturers regarding ignition key position and its effect on air bag system availability.The outreach was conducted in connection with NHTSA Recall No. 14V047, a recent recall involving inadvertent ignition key rotation and subsequent air bag disablement in certain GM products.During discussions held in April 2014, Chrysler advised ODI that Chrysler air bag systems of this vintage, including the subject vehicles, revert to energy reserve when the ignition key moves to the ACC or OFF position, and that under energy reserve the air bags would only be available for a short period, approximately two tenths of a second (ODI notes this consequence was not identified in the 11V139 recall report).A review of the ODI consumer database conducted after the April 2014 discussions identified complaints alleging that MY 2008-2009 vehicles may have a similar defect as the MY 2010 vehicles, and that some MY 2010 consumers reported experiencing ignition key position concerns after the 11V139 recall remedy was applied.Accordingly this investigation was opened.In response to ODI?s information request letter, Chrysler reported that MY 2008-2009 subject vehicles used the same design WIN module as the recalled vehicles, and also identified 66 consumer reports and one non-injury crash incident potentially related to inadvertent ignition key rotation.Chrysler?s review of the MY 2010 remedy used in 11V139, which involved installation of a Trim Ring as opposed to replacement of the WIN module, showed the remedy did not adequately address ignition key position concerns, and in some use-cases could cause other systems to operate improperly (radio, instrument panel lighting, HVAC fan motor, etc.).Chrysler subsequently filed multiple defect information reports to 1) add the MY 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country, and the MY 2009 Dodge Journey to the original recall scope, and 2) stating that the complete WIN module would be replaced with a new design component in all recalled vehicles (including those that had the Trim Ring installed during 11V139).Chrysler?s report also advises of constrained remedy parts availability, see NHTSA Recall No. 14V373 for further details.Accordingly, the investigation is closed based on the recall action Chrysler is undertaking.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10584873, 10583399, 10573295, 10566365, 10546805, 10513060, 10509284, 10503121, 10496599, 10475027, 10456099, 10450629, 10443680, 10422766, 10410447, 10409269, 10402947, 10402751, 10402660, 10396943, 10394957, 10356632, 10315972
Electrical System:ignition:module
In March 2011 Chrysler submitted a defect information report for NHTSA Recall No. 11V139 declaring a defect condition that could cause the ignition key to inadvertently move from the RUN to the ACC position on model year (MY) 2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town and Country.The report identified engine stalling as the defect consequence and cited customer complaints and warranty claims, as well as two rear-end collisions, as leading to the recall action.Chrysler determined that a defective WIN module, which is effectively the equivalent of the ignition switch, was the cause of the inadvertent key rotation, and that a new design WIN module would be installed as a remedy.In Spring 2014 ODI conducted outreach to major light vehicle manufacturers regarding ignition key position and its effect on air bag system availability.The outreach was conducted in connection with NHTSA Recall No. 14V047, a recent recall involving inadvertent ignition key rotation and subsequent air bag disablement in certain GM products.During discussions held in April 2014, Chrysler advised ODI that Chrysler air bag systems of this vintage, including the subject vehicles, revert to energy reserve when the ignition key moves to the ACC or OFF position, and that under energy reserve the air bags would only be available for a short period, approximately two tenths of a second (ODI notes this consequence was not identified in the 11V139 recall report).A review of the ODI consumer database conducted after the April 2014 discussions identified complaints alleging that MY 2008-2009 vehicles may have a similar defect as the MY 2010 vehicles, and that some MY 2010 consumers reported experiencing ignition key position concerns after the 11V139 recall remedy was applied.Accordingly this investigation was opened.In response to ODI?s information request letter, Chrysler reported that MY 2008-2009 subject vehicles used the same design WIN module as the recalled vehicles, and also identified 66 consumer reports and one non-injury crash incident potentially related to inadvertent ignition key rotation.Chrysler?s review of the MY 2010 remedy used in 11V139, which involved installation of a Trim Ring as opposed to replacement of the WIN module, showed the remedy did not adequately address ignition key position concerns, and in some use-cases could cause other systems to operate improperly (radio, instrument panel lighting, HVAC fan motor, etc.).Chrysler subsequently filed multiple defect information reports to 1) add the MY 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country, and the MY 2009 Dodge Journey to the original recall scope, and 2) stating that the complete WIN module would be replaced with a new design component in all recalled vehicles (including those that had the Trim Ring installed during 11V139).Chrysler?s report also advises of constrained remedy parts availability, see NHTSA Recall No. 14V373 for further details.Accordingly, the investigation is closed based on the recall action Chrysler is undertaking.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10584873, 10583399, 10573295, 10566365, 10546805, 10513060, 10509284, 10503121, 10496599, 10475027, 10456099, 10450629, 10443680, 10422766, 10410447, 10409269, 10402947, 10402751, 10402660, 10396943, 10394957, 10356632, 10315972
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