TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE CARAVAN SPORT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY CONFIRMED THE VIN FAILED TO QUALIFY FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 01I003000(LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE CARAVAN SPORT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY CONFIRMED THE VIN FAILED TO QUALIFY FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 01I003000(LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 124,000.
NHTSA ODI #10455691
72,786 miles · Feb 19, 2008
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE CARAVAN. THE LOCKS WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK INTERMITTENTLY ON THEIR OWN. THE LOCKS WOULD ALSO MAKE AN UNFAMILIAR NOISE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE, REAR HATCH, AND PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR NEEDED A LATCH COMPONENT. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHT…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE CARAVAN. THE LOCKS WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK INTERMITTENTLY ON THEIR OWN. THE LOCKS WOULD ALSO MAKE AN UNFAMILIAR NOISE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE, REAR HATCH, AND PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR NEEDED A LATCH COMPONENT. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01I003000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH). THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 72,786.
NHTSA ODI #10218566
67,000 miles · Aug 12, 2005
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DT: RECEIVED RECALL 04V531000 AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR, AND COULD NOT GET THE RECALL WORK DONE ON 2001 DODGE CARAVAN. TOOK IT TO A DEALER TO HAVE IT REPAIRED, AND THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT DO IT BECAUSE THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PART. THE CONSUMER CALLED CHRYSLER AND THEY HAD NO SERVICE IN SPANISH. *AK THE DOOR ACTUATOR W…
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DT: RECEIVED RECALL 04V531000 AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR, AND COULD NOT GET THE RECALL WORK DONE ON 2001 DODGE CARAVAN. TOOK IT TO A DEALER TO HAVE IT REPAIRED, AND THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT DO IT BECAUSE THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PART. THE CONSUMER CALLED CHRYSLER AND THEY HAD NO SERVICE IN SPANISH. *AK THE DOOR ACTUATOR WAS REPLACED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10129577
106 miles · Jul 27, 2005
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2001 DODGE GR CARAVAN HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER SLIDING DOORS & POWER LIFTGATE FROM THE VERY FIRST DAY I PURCHASED IT. BOTH POWERED DOORS & POWER LIFT GATE WILL EITHER NOT OPEN OR MAKE THE NOISE OF TRYING TO OPEN WHEN USING EITHER THE KEYLESS REMOTE, INSIDE REMOTES OR MY OPENING & CLOSING MANUALLY. SOMETIMES THE DOORS …
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2001 DODGE GR CARAVAN HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER SLIDING DOORS & POWER LIFTGATE FROM THE VERY FIRST DAY I PURCHASED IT. BOTH POWERED DOORS & POWER LIFT GATE WILL EITHER NOT OPEN OR MAKE THE NOISE OF TRYING TO OPEN WHEN USING EITHER THE KEYLESS REMOTE, INSIDE REMOTES OR MY OPENING & CLOSING MANUALLY. SOMETIMES THE DOORS & LIFTGATE WILL ALSO KICKBACK AS IF SOMETHING IS OBSTRUCTING THE PATHWAY. THIS ALSO OCURRS WHEN USING THE KEYLESS REMOTE OR INSIDE REMOTE BUTTONS. I FIRST LEARNED ABOUT A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION REGARDING DOORS & LIFTGATE OPENING WITHOUT WARNING FROM MY LOCAL NEWS STATION BACK IN DECEMBER OF 2004. I HAD PREVIOUSLY BROUGHT MY VAN TO THE DEALERSHIP REGARDING THIS PROBLEM BUT SINCE THEY COULD NEVER DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM THEY INFORMED ME THEY COULD NOT FIX MY VAN. I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO SHOW THE DEALERSHIP THE PROBLEM WHEN I BROUGHT MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE BACK IN JANUARY 2005. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL OR INVESTIGATION BUT WAS ABLE TO DETERMINE THAT THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY DTC INCOMPLETE POWER OPEN LATCH FAILURE, INCOMPLETE LATCH RELEASE PAW SW FAILURE. I HAVE ACTUAL SERVICE NOTATION OF WHAT THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED TO BE THE PROBLEM & HOW TO FIX IT. THE DEALERSHIP ALLOWED A GOODWILL SERVICE ON ONE DOOR & THE POWER LIFTGATE. THEY WOULD NOT & COULD NOT FIX THE OTHER DOOR BECAUSE THEY ONCE AGAIN COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM ALTHOUGH THEY WERE ABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM ON THE OTHER DOOR & LIFTGATE BECAUSE THE PROBLEM WAS DUPLICATED IN FRONT OF THEIR EYES. I CONTINUE TO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE ONE POWER DOOR THAT THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE TO HAVE A PROBLEM. I UNDERSTAND THERE WAS SOME PRELIMINARY EVALUATIONS BEING DONE (PE04-054). HAS ANYTHING BEEN RESOLVED? I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO HAVE MY INFORMATION & COMPLAINT NOTED. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NUMBER OF OCURRANCES IS EVEN HIGH THAN NOTED FROM BELOW BECAUSE OF THE AGE OF THE CAR. THANK YOU.
NHTSA ODI #10130372
Mileage unknown · Jan 24, 2005
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THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASION AND THIS PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED AT THIS TIME. THE CONSUMER INFORMED THE DEALER THAT THE REAR SIDE DOOR HANDLES WILL NOT RELEASE ON ITS OWN. THE DRIVER CAN NOT OPEN OR CLOSE THE DOORS AT ALL. THE DOOR HANDLES HAS BEEN REPLACED MORE THAN ONCE. THE MECHANIC INFORMED…
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THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASION AND THIS PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED AT THIS TIME. THE CONSUMER INFORMED THE DEALER THAT THE REAR SIDE DOOR HANDLES WILL NOT RELEASE ON ITS OWN. THE DRIVER CAN NOT OPEN OR CLOSE THE DOORS AT ALL. THE DOOR HANDLES HAS BEEN REPLACED MORE THAN ONCE. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THIS PROBLEM IS A MANUFACTURER'S PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10108780
10,000 miles · Jul 25, 2003
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THE TWO SLIDING DOORS AND THE REAR BACK DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN WITH REMOTE. THE PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING, NOT FIXED. *TT *CB
NHTSA ODI #10021776
Mileage unknown · Aug 8, 2001
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WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD BACK SLIDING DOOR POPPED OPEN WHILE CONSUMERS CHILD WAS SITTING IN BACK SEAT. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS TAKING A LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS RECALL ON VEHICLE FOR SAME PROBLEM, 01-I-003-000. *AK
NHTSA ODI #893796
Mileage unknown · Jul 25, 2001
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1)ABNORMAL ENGINE NOISE WHEN COLD START. 2)RUBBING NOISE JUST BEHIND STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING SOP RACK. 3)RECALL DOOR LATCH.*AK
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.
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.
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