THE HEADLIGHTS ON OUR 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ALTERNATE WORKING SO ONLY ONE IS ON AT A TIME. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THEY BOTH WILL WORK FOR A DAY OR SO THEN IT WILL GO BACK TO JUST ONE WORKING. THIS MAKES IT HARD TO SEE AT NIGHT AND WE HAVE GOTTEN PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE AND GIVEN A WARNING. I HAVE TRIED REPLACING BULBS BUT IT …
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THE HEADLIGHTS ON OUR 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN ALTERNATE WORKING SO ONLY ONE IS ON AT A TIME. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THEY BOTH WILL WORK FOR A DAY OR SO THEN IT WILL GO BACK TO JUST ONE WORKING. THIS MAKES IT HARD TO SEE AT NIGHT AND WE HAVE GOTTEN PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE AND GIVEN A WARNING. I HAVE TRIED REPLACING BULBS BUT IT DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10260168
Mileage unknown · Feb 14, 2009
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THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY VAN STOPPED WORKING DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH A WIRING CONNECTOR BY THE FUSE BOX. I'M NOT A MECHANIC SO I CAN'T REALLY EXPLAIN IT BETTER THAN THAT. I DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND THIS IS VERY COMMON IN DODGE CARAVANS AND I FEEL LIKE SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE TO RESOLVE IT BEFORE SOMEONE DRIVING AT NIGHT ON …
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THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY VAN STOPPED WORKING DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH A WIRING CONNECTOR BY THE FUSE BOX. I'M NOT A MECHANIC SO I CAN'T REALLY EXPLAIN IT BETTER THAN THAT. I DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND THIS IS VERY COMMON IN DODGE CARAVANS AND I FEEL LIKE SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE TO RESOLVE IT BEFORE SOMEONE DRIVING AT NIGHT ON A DARK ROAD LOSES THEIR LIGHTS AND GETS IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10258661
85,000 miles · Feb 6, 2009
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MY HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT WORK TOGETHER. THE LEFT ONE ONLY WOULD WORK ON HIGH BEAM AND THE RIGHT ONE ONLY WORKED ON LOW BEAM. I FOUND THE CONNECTOR BETWEEN THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE AND THE FUSE BOX TO BE CORRODED. I MADE A TEMPORARY FIX BY CLEANING UP THE CONNECTION. I'VE READ ON THE INTERNET THAT MANY PEOPLE WITH 2001 AND 2002 DO…
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MY HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT WORK TOGETHER. THE LEFT ONE ONLY WOULD WORK ON HIGH BEAM AND THE RIGHT ONE ONLY WORKED ON LOW BEAM. I FOUND THE CONNECTOR BETWEEN THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE AND THE FUSE BOX TO BE CORRODED. I MADE A TEMPORARY FIX BY CLEANING UP THE CONNECTION. I'VE READ ON THE INTERNET THAT MANY PEOPLE WITH 2001 AND 2002 DODGE CARAVANS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. I KNOW THAT THE NHTSA HAD INVESTIGATED THIS ISSUE IN 2006 AND I BELIEVE THAT THIS ISSUE WARRANTS FURTHER ACTION BY YOU. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10257761
Mileage unknown · Oct 22, 2008
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2001 DODGE CARAVAN HEADLIGHTS, REPLACED LEFT HEADLIGHT, WEEK LATER TURNED ON VAN AND ONE DAYLIGHT LIGHT CAME ON, TURNED ON HEADLIGHTS AND THE OPPOSITE LOW BEAM CAME ON, SWITCHED TO HIGH BEAM AND THE OPPOSITE HIGH BEAM CAME ON. I HAVE NOTICED FLICKERING LIGHTS IN THE PAST BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO DIE AND HAVE…
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2001 DODGE CARAVAN HEADLIGHTS, REPLACED LEFT HEADLIGHT, WEEK LATER TURNED ON VAN AND ONE DAYLIGHT LIGHT CAME ON, TURNED ON HEADLIGHTS AND THE OPPOSITE LOW BEAM CAME ON, SWITCHED TO HIGH BEAM AND THE OPPOSITE HIGH BEAM CAME ON. I HAVE NOTICED FLICKERING LIGHTS IN THE PAST BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO DIE AND HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER SUE BEFORE PROBLEM IS FIXED? *TR
NHTSA ODI #10246315
Mileage unknown · Oct 14, 2008
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I OWN A 2001 DODGE CARAVAN EQUIPPED WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS. DURING OPERATION ONLY THE DRIVER SIDE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT COMES ON. WHEN HEADLIGHTS TURNED ON, ONLY PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT COMES ON. ONLY ONE HEADLIGHT WORKS AT ANY TIME. NOT ENOUGH LIGHT TO SEE WHILE DRIVING. IT IS A CONSTANT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10245385
105,559 miles · Sep 29, 2008
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HEADLAMP/PARKING LIGHT FAILURE - PARKING LIGHT WAS OUT AND CAR NEEDED INSPECTION FOR MASS. BROUGHT CAR IN FOR SERVICE AND ALL THE GARAGES ARE TELLING ME IT'S GOING TO COST BETWEEN $500-$700 FOR FIX A $1.50 PART. THE LIGHT WAS NEW AND THE DIRECTIONAL WORKED. LATER ON AS I WAS SEEKING MORE INFO AND HELP THE HEADLAMP WENT ON THE PA…
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HEADLAMP/PARKING LIGHT FAILURE - PARKING LIGHT WAS OUT AND CAR NEEDED INSPECTION FOR MASS. BROUGHT CAR IN FOR SERVICE AND ALL THE GARAGES ARE TELLING ME IT'S GOING TO COST BETWEEN $500-$700 FOR FIX A $1.50 PART. THE LIGHT WAS NEW AND THE DIRECTIONAL WORKED. LATER ON AS I WAS SEEKING MORE INFO AND HELP THE HEADLAMP WENT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE HIGH BEAM COULD BE PUT ON BUT WOULD TURN OFF THE DRIVERS SIDE HEADLAMP/HIGH BEAM. PARKING LIGHT ON DRIVERS SIDE WOULD REMAIN ON AND DIRECTIONAL WORKED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10243944
Mileage unknown · Feb 11, 2007
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HEADLIGHTS ALTERNATE OPERATION. WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNED ON ONLY THE LEFT HEADLIGHT OPERATES AS A DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT SWITCH IS TURNED ON ONLY THE RIGHT HEADLIGHT OPERATES. THEN WHEN THE HIGH BEAM IS ACTIVATED, ONLY THE LEFT HIGH BEAM COMES ON.
NHTSA ODI #10182262
Mileage unknown · Jul 13, 2006
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DAYLIGHT RUNNING LIGHTS ARE OUT ON PASSENGER SIDE AND HEADLIGHTS ARE OUT ON THE DRIVER SIDE. PROBLEM IS POWER DISTRIBUTION BLOCK. DEALER STATES NOT SAFETY ISSUE AND NOT WARRANTY DUE TO 1 YEAR AFTER 3 YEAR WARRANTY EXPIRED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10162362
Mileage unknown · Mar 24, 2006
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CORRECTION/ADDITION TO COMPLAINT 10153230. AT THE REQUEST OF DODGE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE, OWNER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSIS OF WHY TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY DISCONNECTED FROM VEHICLE. BOTH DODGE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE AND LOCAL DEALER STATED REPEATEDLY THAT THERE WERE NO SERVICE BULLETINS ON THIS ISSUE. CUSTOMER SHOWED DEALE…
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CORRECTION/ADDITION TO COMPLAINT 10153230. AT THE REQUEST OF DODGE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE, OWNER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSIS OF WHY TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY DISCONNECTED FROM VEHICLE. BOTH DODGE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE AND LOCAL DEALER STATED REPEATEDLY THAT THERE WERE NO SERVICE BULLETINS ON THIS ISSUE. CUSTOMER SHOWED DEALER SERVICE MANAGER THAT THE OTHER TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY COULD BE DETACHED FROM BODY WITH FINGERTIP. AFTER FOLLOW-UP WITH DODGE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE, CUSTOMER WAS DENIED REPLACEMENT. SUBSEQUENTLY, CUSTOMER PERFORMED OWN DUE DILIGENCE AND FOUND THAT A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN WAS ISSUED FOR THIS LOOSE TAIL LAMP PROBLEM IN SEPTEMBER 2001 FOR ALL 2001 AND EARLY 2002 DODGE CARAVANS. SAME BULLETIN DETAILS SIMPLE ACTIONS NECESSARY TO CORRECT BY PLACEMENT OF J-CLIP TO THE LEADING EDGE MOUNTING TAB OF THE TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY (DODGE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 08-021-01). TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY HAS SINCE BEEN RE-ENGINEERED AND MOUNTING TAB HAS BEEN EXTENDED. BOTH LOCAL DEALER AND DODGE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THIS SERVICE BULLETIN EXISTED AFTER CUSTOMER ARGUED IT'S EXISTENCE, BUT STILL DENIED REPLACEMENT. ANY OWNER OF 2001 OR EARLY 2002 DODGE CARAVANS SHOULD IMMEDIATELY INSPECT THEIR VEHICLES PRIOR TO FAILURE DURING OPERATION, POSSIBLE TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY DETACHING INTO TRAFFIC, DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, AND OPERATOR HAVING TO DETACH FAILED ASSEMBLY AT ROADSIDE AT RISK OF INTERSTATE TRAFFIC LIKE MYSELF. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10153650
78,427 miles · Mar 20, 2006
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A BANGING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THE DRIVER SIDE TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY HAD CAME LOOSE AND WAS HANGING BY THE WIRING HARNESS. THIS CAUSED MINOR DAMAGE TO THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE TAILLIGHT A…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A BANGING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THE DRIVER SIDE TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY HAD CAME LOOSE AND WAS HANGING BY THE WIRING HARNESS. THIS CAUSED MINOR DAMAGE TO THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED.
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.
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. 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 SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-6096.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM PIVOT BOLT COULD FRACTURE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE BOLT FRACTURES, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CROSSMEMBER, CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM BOLTS AND NUTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 30, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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OWNER REPORTS INDICATE ALLEGATIONS OF IMPROPER HEADLIGHT OPERATION OF ONE OR BOTH HEADLIGHTS.SOME REPORT INTERMITTENT OUTAGE OR DIMMING.MANY REPORT THAT THE CONDITION IS RANDOM; IT SOMETIMES DOES NOT REPEAT AND LASTS FOR A VERY SHORT DURATION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE SUMMARY REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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OWNER REPORTS INDICATE ALLEGATIONS OF IMPROPER HEADLIGHT OPERATION OF ONE OR BOTH HEADLIGHTS.SOME REPORT INTERMITTENT OUTAGE OR DIMMING.MANY REPORT THAT THE CONDITION IS RANDOM; IT SOMETIMES DOES NOT REPEAT AND LASTS FOR A VERY SHORT DURATION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE SUMMARY REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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OWNER REPORTS INDICATE ALLEGATIONS OF IMPROPER HEADLIGHT OPERATION OF ONE OR BOTH HEADLIGHTS.SOME REPORT INTERMITTENT OUTAGE OR DIMMING.MANY REPORT THAT THE CONDITION IS RANDOM; IT SOMETIMES DOES NOT REPEAT AND LASTS FOR A VERY SHORT DURATION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE SUMMARY REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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OWNER REPORTS INDICATE ALLEGATIONS OF IMPROPER HEADLIGHT OPERATION OF ONE OR BOTH HEADLIGHTS.SOME REPORT INTERMITTENT OUTAGE OR DIMMING.MANY REPORT THAT THE CONDITION IS RANDOM; IT SOMETIMES DOES NOT REPEAT AND LASTS FOR A VERY SHORT DURATION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE SUMMARY REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER RECEIVING REPORTS FROM CONSUMERS THAT THEIR HEADLIGHTS WOULD MALFUNCTION IN VARIOUS WAYS FROM FLICKERING TO COMPLETE NON-ILLUMINATION.HEADLIGHT OPERATION IS MONITORED BY THE VEHICLE'S BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) AND FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM).ODI IS UPGRADING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA05-009) TO FURTHER EXAMINE THE ISSUE.
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THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER RECEIVING REPORTS FROM CONSUMERS THAT THEIR HEADLIGHTS WOULD MALFUNCTION IN VARIOUS WAYS FROM FLICKERING TO COMPLETE NON-ILLUMINATION.HEADLIGHT OPERATION IS MONITORED BY THE VEHICLE'S BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) AND FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM).ODI IS UPGRADING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA05-009) TO FURTHER EXAMINE THE ISSUE.
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THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER RECEIVING REPORTS FROM CONSUMERS THAT THEIR HEADLIGHTS WOULD MALFUNCTION IN VARIOUS WAYS FROM FLICKERING TO COMPLETE NON-ILLUMINATION.HEADLIGHT OPERATION IS MONITORED BY THE VEHICLE'S BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) AND FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM).ODI IS UPGRADING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA05-009) TO FURTHER EXAMINE THE ISSUE.
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THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER RECEIVING REPORTS FROM CONSUMERS THAT THEIR HEADLIGHTS WOULD MALFUNCTION IN VARIOUS WAYS FROM FLICKERING TO COMPLETE NON-ILLUMINATION.HEADLIGHT OPERATION IS MONITORED BY THE VEHICLE'S BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) AND FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM).ODI IS UPGRADING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA05-009) TO FURTHER EXAMINE THE ISSUE.
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