DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE ONCE AND THE FRONT DRIVER WHEEL TWICE WITHOUT WARNING. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD, AND TOWED TO INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOPS, WHO REPAIRED THE DAMAGE TO THE BRAKES AND THE HUB HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM COULD N…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE ONCE AND THE FRONT DRIVER WHEEL TWICE WITHOUT WARNING. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD, AND TOWED TO INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOPS, WHO REPAIRED THE DAMAGE TO THE BRAKES AND THE HUB HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED.
NHTSA ODI #10176212
150,000 miles · Apr 14, 2006
Wheels
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE LEFT FRONT AND BOTH REAR WHEEL RIMS ARE CORRODED ON THE INSIDE. DUE TO THE CORROSION THE TIRES WILL NOT REMAIN INFLATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A BODY REPAIR TECHNICIAN.
NHTSA ODI #10155375
Mileage unknown · Jul 7, 2005
Wheels
FACTORY INSTALLED CHROME WHEELS ON MY VAN. PLATING ON BEAD OF WHEEL IS PEELING ALLOWING AIR TO ESCAPE CAUSING A SAFTY HAZARD .
NHTSA ODI #10127822
Mileage unknown · Jan 21, 2005
Wheels
THE BACK PASSENGER TIRE CONTINUOUSLY GOES FLAT WHICH IS DUE TO THE RIMS ON THE VEHICLE. THE TIRE LEAKS WHERE THE WELDING STARTS ON THE RIM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10108625
Mileage unknown · Dec 15, 2004
Wheels
FRONT RIGHT WHEEL FELL OFF THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY AT 20 MPH. CONSUMER MAINTAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BEFORE PULLING OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS, BUT THE CAUSE WAS UNDETERMINED.*AK
ALL FOUR RIMS RUSTED OUT. *BF ALL FOUR RAMPS AND TIRES COLLAPSED. THE BRAKES COULD NOT BE FIXED BECAUSE THE VAN RUNS SO HOT. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10095505
52,000 miles · Jun 22, 2004
Wheels
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE TIRES LOOKED AS IF THEY WERE GOING FLAT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE RIMS WERE THE PROBLEM NOT THE TIRE. THE RIMS BECOME PITTED, AND ALLOWED AIR TO ESCAPE THROUGH THE PITS. ALSO, TIRE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT MANY CHRYSLER PRODUCTS WERE HAVING THE SAME …
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CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE TIRES LOOKED AS IF THEY WERE GOING FLAT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE RIMS WERE THE PROBLEM NOT THE TIRE. THE RIMS BECOME PITTED, AND ALLOWED AIR TO ESCAPE THROUGH THE PITS. ALSO, TIRE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT MANY CHRYSLER PRODUCTS WERE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR CHROME WHEELS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10079674
Mileage unknown · Nov 12, 2003
Wheels
VEHICLE'S CORRODED, CHROME-PLATED WHEELS ARE CAUSING TIRES TO DEFLATE.*MR THE CONSUMER'S WIFE INITIALLY STOP DRIVING THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE CORROSION. WHEN THE DEALER WAS CONFRONTED WITH THIS INFORMATION, THEY DENIED THE REQUEST FOR NEW WHEELS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. LATER ON THE CONSUMER PURCHASED FOUR NEW…
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VEHICLE'S CORRODED, CHROME-PLATED WHEELS ARE CAUSING TIRES TO DEFLATE.*MR THE CONSUMER'S WIFE INITIALLY STOP DRIVING THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE CORROSION. WHEN THE DEALER WAS CONFRONTED WITH THIS INFORMATION, THEY DENIED THE REQUEST FOR NEW WHEELS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. LATER ON THE CONSUMER PURCHASED FOUR NEW WHEELS AND THE DEALER REIMBURSED HIM $400. DOLLARS. THE CONSUMER WAS STILL UPSET BECAUSE FIRST, THE NEW WHEELS DESTROYED THE AESTHETIC APPEARANCE OF THIS LUXURY MINIVAN. SECONDLY, OTHER DRIVERS OF THE SAME MODEL EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT. *PH *MR *JB
NHTSA ODI #10047884
Mileage unknown · Oct 29, 2003
TiresWheels
CHROME RIMS AND WHEELS ARE PEELING, THIS IS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TIRES TO FLATTEN. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10045016
48,000 miles · Sep 13, 2003
Wheels
CHROME WHEELS, WHICH ARE STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON THE LIMITED SERIES, CHRYSLER MINIVAN, BECOME CORRODED, AND LEAK AIR AT TIRE BEAD. I'VE HAD 2 FLATS, REPLACED THE TIRES WITH NEW TIRES, AND HAD 5 MORE FLATS. TIRE DEALERS SAY PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY CHRYSLER MANUFACTURING PROCESS THAT CAUSES FLAKING. CHRYSLER DECLINES TO DO ANYTHING …
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CHROME WHEELS, WHICH ARE STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON THE LIMITED SERIES, CHRYSLER MINIVAN, BECOME CORRODED, AND LEAK AIR AT TIRE BEAD. I'VE HAD 2 FLATS, REPLACED THE TIRES WITH NEW TIRES, AND HAD 5 MORE FLATS. TIRE DEALERS SAY PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY CHRYSLER MANUFACTURING PROCESS THAT CAUSES FLAKING. CHRYSLER DECLINES TO DO ANYTHING TO SOLVE THIS SAFETY PROBLEM. *JB
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY BECOME DISABLED DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE CLOCKSPRING, WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION WILL MANIFEST ITSELF THROUGH ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP, AND COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A DRIVER'S AIR BAG OPEN CIRCUIT, IF THE PART IS NOT REPLACED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY ON ALL COVERED VEHICLES WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS. FOR THOSE VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN 70,000 MILES, DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL OFFER AN EXTENDED LIFETIME WARRANTY UNDER WHICH IT WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING AT NO CHARGE IF IT FAILS. DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL ALSO REIMBURSE OWNERS WHO HAVE PAID TO HAVE THE CLOCKSPRING REPLACED ON THEIR VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, SOME TRIM MATERIAL CAN LOOSEN AND DROP INTO THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRIM WITH FOAM BLOCKERS AND INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL 3RD ROW SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 3, 2002. 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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN VAN, WAGON, PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE RETRACTOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, IT WILL NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS BUILT WITH 3.3L AND 3.8L ENGINES HAVE FUEL RAILS WITH NITROLE RUBBER O-RING SEALS THAT CAN DEGRADE OVER TIME. FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE UNDERHOOD FUEL INJECTION FUEL RAIL COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF A VEHICLE FIRE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SEAL ON THE VEHICLE FUEL RAILS TO PREVENT EXTERNAL LEAKAGE OF FUEL FROM THE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER TUBE, SHOULD THE EXISTING O-RINGS CONTINUE TO DEGRADE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2002. DUE TO THE LARGE QUANTITY OF VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN, THE OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE PHASED OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RINGS, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. 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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EA04013 · Driver Air Bag Clockspring Failure
Opened Jun 4, 2004 · Closed May 25, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal
THE DRIVER AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING CAN DEVELOP AN OPEN-CIRCUIT CONDITION RESULTING IN NONFUNCTIONAL DRIVER-SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG, HORN, CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED), AND/OR STEERING WHEEL RADIO CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED).IN ITS OCTOBER 5, 2004 LETTER TO NHTSA, DAIMLERCHRYSLER STATED THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL AND REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY ON ALL MY 1998.5-2000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER MINIVANS, BUILT BETWEEN MARCH 1998 AND AUGUST 2000, WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS.IT WILL ALSO PROVIDE A LIFETIME WARRANTY FOR THIS COMPONENT ON MY 1998.5-2000 MINIVANS, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE.THE DETAILS OF THE CORRECTIVE ACTION ARE DESCRIBED IN DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S LETTER (SEE RECALL NO. 04V-480).THE AGENCY BELIEVES THAT FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS WITH RESPECT TO THOSE VEHICLES COVERED ONLY BY THE LIFETIME WARRANTY.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE PAGE 2 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
PE04017 · Overheating Of Seat Heaters
Opened Feb 18, 2004 · Closed Jun 21, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler
ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON 24 COMPLAINTS ALLEGING THAT THE ELECTRICALLY HEATED DRIVER OR PASSENGER SEAT SPARKS/OVERHEATS.DAIMLERCHRYSLER BELIEVES THE FAILURE IS DUE TO ONE OF TWO FACTORS:THE STITCHING OPERATION ON THE SEAT COVER MAY CAUSE THE SEWING NEEDLE TO SEVER SOME STRANDS OF THE WIRE HEATING GRID IN THE SEAT, OR A POOR SOLDER JOINT/WIRE CONNECTOR FAILS DUE TO IMPROPER PROCESSING OR LONG TERM OVERSTRESSING.THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE SEAT HEATER SWITCH MUST BOTH BE TURNED ON TO POWER THE SEAT HEATER.COMPLAINANTS REPORT THAT WHEN OVERHEATING OCCURS, SWITCHING THE HEATER OFF ALSO STOPS THE OVERHEATING.THE FAILURE CANNOT OCCUR IN AN UNATTENDED VEHICLE WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH OFF.ODI FINDS THAT THE 33 FIRE ALLEGATIONS ARE REPORTING VERY LOCALIZED OVERHEATING(PHOTOS OF DAMAGED SEATS SHOW HOLES THE SIZE OF A PENCIL OR LESS).THERE ARE NO REPORTS OF SUSTAINED COMBUSTION AND NO REPORTS OF OTHER FIRE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.THE INJURY ALLEGATIONS ARE REPORTING MINOR INJURY.NO CONSUMERS REQUIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT (PHYSICIAN CARE).THERE ARE NO ALLEGATIONS OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL DUE TO FAILURE OF A HEATED SEAT.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 NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
RQ04001 · Driver Air Bag Clockspring Failure
Opened Jan 28, 2004 · Closed Jun 4, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal
COMPLAINTS REPORT AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES, AND THIS MAY BE ACCOMPANIED WITH A NON-FUNCTIONING HORN AND/OR CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED).THIS IS INDICATIVE OF AN OPEN-CIRCUIT CLOCKSPRING FAILURE (RESULTS IN NON-FUNCTIONING DRIVER'S AIR BAG), SIMILAR TO THE FAILURE CONDITION THAT WAS THE SUBJECT OF DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S RECALL OF MODEL YEAR 1996-1998.5 MINIVANS (RECALL NO. 02V-293).THIS RECALL QUERY HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA04-013).
EA01007 · Air Bag Clockspring
Opened Feb 21, 2001 · Closed Nov 22, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
PE00034 · Overheating Of Front Seat Heaters
Opened Aug 31, 2000 · Closed Jan 5, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
ALLEGE THAT THE FRONT SEATS OVER HEAT AND SMOKE OR CATCH FIRE
RQ00008 · Dc Minivan Fuel Injector Rail Leak
Opened Mar 9, 2000 · Closed Mar 18, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
EA99013 · Post Collision Fuel System
Opened Jun 11, 1999 · Closed Aug 10, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
No summary supplied.
PE99010 · POST-COLLISION Fuel System Integrity
Opened Feb 3, 1999 · Closed Jun 11, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
There is no summary currently available
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