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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
310–25K
4025–50K
4350–75K
1975–100K
16100–150K
6150K+
155 reports with mileage · 90 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
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
What owners actually said
245 reports
Mileage unknown · May 4, 2005
Suspension
CONTACT STATED: WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY DURING A U TURN TO PARK GOING ABOUT 3-4 MPH THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE HUB FELL COMPLETELY OFF. NORMAL WEATHER CONDITIONS. TOOK VEHICLE TO TOYOTA OF DALLAS DEALERSHIP. THE HUB WAS STILL ATTACHED TO THE TIRE. UPON OBSERVATION 1/2 OF THE BOLTS STILL SCREWED INTO THE HOLE, THE OTHER TWO WERE L…
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CONTACT STATED: WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY DURING A U TURN TO PARK GOING ABOUT 3-4 MPH THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE HUB FELL COMPLETELY OFF. NORMAL WEATHER CONDITIONS. TOOK VEHICLE TO TOYOTA OF DALLAS DEALERSHIP. THE HUB WAS STILL ATTACHED TO THE TIRE. UPON OBSERVATION 1/2 OF THE BOLTS STILL SCREWED INTO THE HOLE, THE OTHER TWO WERE LAYING OUT IN THE STREET, TWO BOLTS WERE MISSING. MASSIVE RUST BUILT UP IMPLIED THERE WAS NEVER A BOLT INSIDE. AN INVESTIGATOR CONFIRMED THAT IT LOOKS LIKE TWO BOLTS WERE NEVER IN THE SPINDLE , AND CAUSED EXCESS STRESS ON THE TWO BOLTS, AND CAUSED THEM TO SNAP IN HALF, CAUSING THE HUB TO COME OFF.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10119872
Mileage unknown · May 4, 2005
Steering
CONTACT STATED: CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL ON THE STEERING COLUMN. SHE HAD THE STEERING COLUMN REPLACED TWICE, BUT WAS STILL IS MESSING UP. WHILE TURNING THE WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION IT MADE A NOISE. CONTACT HAS THE LAST RECALL LETTER AND SHE COULD GET THE SERVICE INVOICES FROM DEALER IF WE NEEDED THEM.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10119804
39,650 miles · Apr 27, 2005
Air Bags
DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYED ON. DEALER MADE A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK AND CONCLUDED THAT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IN THE CAR WOULD BE INOPERABLE UNLESS THE AIRBAG WAS REPLACED AT A COST OF $900.00. WHEN I PROTESTED I WAS INFORMED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD PAY FOR THE AIRBAG, BUT NOT THE LABOR, $400.00. SINCE THIS WAS A CLEAR VIOLATIO…
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DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYED ON. DEALER MADE A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK AND CONCLUDED THAT THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IN THE CAR WOULD BE INOPERABLE UNLESS THE AIRBAG WAS REPLACED AT A COST OF $900.00. WHEN I PROTESTED I WAS INFORMED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD PAY FOR THE AIRBAG, BUT NOT THE LABOR, $400.00. SINCE THIS WAS A CLEAR VIOLATION OF VEHICLE SAFETY ON A 3 YEAR OLD CAR, IT WOULD APPEAR TO BE RECOGNIZED BY THE MANUFACTURER AS SUCH, THEN I APPEAL FOR A RECALL ON THE GROUNDS OF MANUFACTURER'S NEGLIGENCE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10118539
40,684 miles · Apr 14, 2005
Air Bags
AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER FIXED PROBLEM BY REPLACING CLOCK SPRING. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED TWICE AROUND 5,000 AND 40,600 MILES. THIS IS A RECALL FOR OLDER MODEL YEAR, BUT NOT 2002 MODEL YEAR. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10117893
5,000 miles · Mar 28, 2005
Suspension
VEHICLE VIBRATED SEVERELY WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED AT THIS TIME. CONSUMER ANTICIPATED ONE OF THE FRONT WHEELS MAY COME OFF WHILE DRIVING.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10116951
44,000 miles · Mar 25, 2005
Structure
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED REAR LIFTGATE GLASS SHATTERED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10115879
39,000 miles · Mar 24, 2005
Service Brakes, HydraulicTires
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IT FELT AS IF VEHICLE RAN OVER SOMETHING IN THE ROAD. THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED TWICE SINCE LAST SUMMER, AND VEHICLE'S PERFORMANCE WAS NOT CHANGED.*AK.. HAD TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS DUE TO BRAKE CALIPERS STICKING AND NOT RELEASING. THE TWO FRONT TIRES ALSO WORE OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED…
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WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IT FELT AS IF VEHICLE RAN OVER SOMETHING IN THE ROAD. THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED TWICE SINCE LAST SUMMER, AND VEHICLE'S PERFORMANCE WAS NOT CHANGED.*AK.. HAD TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/PADS DUE TO BRAKE CALIPERS STICKING AND NOT RELEASING. THE TWO FRONT TIRES ALSO WORE OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10115767
Mileage unknown · Mar 24, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO . *AK
NHTSA ODI #10115742
77,778 miles · Mar 23, 2005
Air BagsSeat Belts
VEHICLE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD STAY ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT TENSION NEEDED REPLACED. *NM *SC
NHTSA ODI #10111724
Mileage unknown · Mar 15, 2005
Service Brakes, HydraulicVisibility
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED . THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *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.
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.
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: 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.
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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.
Additional source detail variants (3)
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.
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.
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