IllustrationTHE HEADLIGHTS IN MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN HAVE BEEN FLICKERING ON AND OFF, CREATING A HIGHLY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN I CAN NOT SEE WHERE I AM GOING AND OTHER CARS CANNOT SEE ME. A QUICK CHECK ONLINE SHOWED THAT SEVERAL OTHER 2002 DODGE CARAVAN OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT HAD CAR SERVICED YET. *NM
2002 Dodge Caravan
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2002 Dodge Caravan do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 182.
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155 reports with mileage · 90 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Air Bags. Review the 59 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Steering. Review the 36 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 33 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
13 crash reports11 fire reports6 injury reports
Electrical System complaints
33 reports2002 DODGE CARAVAN'S FUEL PUMP IS DEFECTIVE. THE BATTERY ALSO FAILED. *KB *NM
HEADLIGHTS/ INTERIOR DASH BOARD LIGHTING FLICKERING. DURING THE DAY TIME HOURS THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS SEEM TO SURGE. THE POWER FOR THE 12 VOLT OUTLETS IN THE CAR WHEN BRAKING TAKE OFF TIMES. IN THE EVENING HOURS THE HEADLIGHTS WILL FLICKER ON AND OFF WITHOUT CAUSE DURING NORMAL DRIVING TIMES. THE FLICKERING WILL NOT BE STOPPED B…
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HEADLIGHTS/ INTERIOR DASH BOARD LIGHTING FLICKERING. DURING THE DAY TIME HOURS THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS SEEM TO SURGE. THE POWER FOR THE 12 VOLT OUTLETS IN THE CAR WHEN BRAKING TAKE OFF TIMES. IN THE EVENING HOURS THE HEADLIGHTS WILL FLICKER ON AND OFF WITHOUT CAUSE DURING NORMAL DRIVING TIMES. THE FLICKERING WILL NOT BE STOPPED BY TURNING OFF THE HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH AND SOMETIMES THE SWITCH WILL NOT OPERATE THE HEADLIGHTS AT ALL. I HAVE NOT GOTTEN ANY ANSWERS FROM THE DEALERSHIP AND HAVE DECIDED TO WAIT AND SEE IF YOU COME UP WITH A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. THANK YOU FOR READING THIS SUBMISSION. *JB
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY AND OCCURRED AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. UPDATE 5/2/2006 - ALL THE DASH LIGHTS FLICKERED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINAT…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY AND OCCURRED AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. UPDATE 5/2/2006 - ALL THE DASH LIGHTS FLICKERED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BATTERY. *NM
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT BATTERY ACID HAD LEAKED ONTO THE WIRING HARNESS, CAUSING ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THIS PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED TO PAY FOR HALF OF THE REPAIRS. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS YET. *AK (11/21/05) THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW INTERMITTENTLY…
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DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT BATTERY ACID HAD LEAKED ONTO THE WIRING HARNESS, CAUSING ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THIS PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED TO PAY FOR HALF OF THE REPAIRS. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS YET. *AK (11/21/05) THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW INTERMITTENTLY FAILED TO GO UP AND WAS REPORTED NUMEROUS TIMES TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE REVERSE LIGHT HAD BECOME INTERMITTENT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. ALSO THE FAN, WINDOWS AND THE RADIO FAILED TO OPERATE WHEN THE A/C OR DEFROST WAS TURNED ON. THIS ALL LINKED TO THE BATTERY DRIPPING ACID ONTO THE WIRING HARNESS. ALSO, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE HAD A SLOW LEAK. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED ON 10/21/05 *SC
DT: 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN FLASHED OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY DRIVING AT NIGHT.. HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. HAD NOT HAD ANY ACCIDENTS. THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE NOR POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE HAS THE ORIGINAL HEADLIGHTS. *AK UPDATED 11/16…
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DT: 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN FLASHED OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY DRIVING AT NIGHT.. HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. HAD NOT HAD ANY ACCIDENTS. THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE NOR POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE HAS THE ORIGINAL HEADLIGHTS. *AK UPDATED 11/16/2005. *NM
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT MOISTURE FROM AIR CONDITIONER THAT MAY ENTER INTO RADIO AND CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OR POSSIBLE RADIO/LEFT SPEAKER FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO FIXED THE VENT BUT NOT THE RADIO. *NM
'RECALL CAMPAIGN' ISSUED FOR 2002 DODGE CARAVAN RADIO VENT SLOTS (CODE D48). CARAVAN CAUGHT ON FIRE. *BF THE CONSUMER'S PURCHASED ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER SINCE THEY REFUSED TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FIRE. AFTER THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. THE NOTICE WAS ON ALL 2002 C…
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'RECALL CAMPAIGN' ISSUED FOR 2002 DODGE CARAVAN RADIO VENT SLOTS (CODE D48). CARAVAN CAUGHT ON FIRE. *BF THE CONSUMER'S PURCHASED ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER SINCE THEY REFUSED TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FIRE. AFTER THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. THE NOTICE WAS ON ALL 2002 CARAVANS FOR A POTENTIAL DEFECT WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE COST OF HAVING TO GET ANOTHER VEHICLE. *NM
THE VAN HAS AN ONGOING ELECTRICAL FAILURE WHICH RESULTS IN THE HEADLIGHTS, DASHBOARD LIGHTS, AND OTHER COMPONENTS MALFUNCTIONING. THEY EITHER DON'T FUNCTION AT ALL OR DON'T FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE DEALER/MECHANIC REPLACED THE PCM IN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. IT DIDN'T WORK. THERE IS A CURRENT INVESTIGATION ON THIS ISSUE, …
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THE VAN HAS AN ONGOING ELECTRICAL FAILURE WHICH RESULTS IN THE HEADLIGHTS, DASHBOARD LIGHTS, AND OTHER COMPONENTS MALFUNCTIONING. THEY EITHER DON'T FUNCTION AT ALL OR DON'T FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE DEALER/MECHANIC REPLACED THE PCM IN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. IT DIDN'T WORK. THERE IS A CURRENT INVESTIGATION ON THIS ISSUE, PE05004.*AK....REPLACED POWER STEERING RESERVOIR AND HOSE. COULD NOT DUPLICATE A FUEL GAUGE PROBLEM. *AK
WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER WOULD SMELLED BURNT WIRES. ALSO, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD FLICKER INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THERE WAS ALSO A BUZZING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. *JB
Official recalls
404V531000 · Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.
Nov 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.
04V386000 · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
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.
03V094000 · Structure
Mar 7, 2003
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.
01V310000 · Child Seat
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
5EA05009 · 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.
Additional source detail variants (3)
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.
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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
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.