NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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404 reports81,587 miles · Sep 15, 2007
Air Bags
MY RIGHT SIDE AIRBAG INTERNALLY OPENED (2002 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY 3.3 V-6) STATED BY METRO JEEP AND CHRYSLER. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY. I HAVE NO IDEA WHY THIS HAPPENED. I HAVEN'T BEEN IN ANY KIND OF COLLISION. AT METRO JEEP & CHRYSLER. I WAS TOLD THAT IF A NEW MODULE IS NOT PUT IN, THE RIGHT SIDE AIRBAG WON'T DEPLOY. I BELIEV…
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MY RIGHT SIDE AIRBAG INTERNALLY OPENED (2002 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY 3.3 V-6) STATED BY METRO JEEP AND CHRYSLER. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY. I HAVE NO IDEA WHY THIS HAPPENED. I HAVEN'T BEEN IN ANY KIND OF COLLISION. AT METRO JEEP & CHRYSLER. I WAS TOLD THAT IF A NEW MODULE IS NOT PUT IN, THE RIGHT SIDE AIRBAG WON'T DEPLOY. I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURER"S (CHRYSLER) ERROR. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10203073
53,000 miles · Aug 29, 2007
Engine And Engine CoolingTires
I HAVE HAD A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH MY 2002 TOWN & COUNTRY MINI VAN SINCE WE PURCHASED IT FROM CU FLEET. THE VAN HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR A NUMBER OF REPAIRS. FROM THE ENGINE TO THE SENSORS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10201169
51,786 miles · Aug 27, 2007
Power Train
THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON MY 2002 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY MINI VAN AS WE WERE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. THE VAN HAD ONLY 51,700 MILES ON IT! I HAD IT TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP, AND THEY WANTED $4,000 TO FIX IT. I CALLED CHRYSLER TO ASK IF THEY WOULD COVER THE COST OF THE REPAIR SINCE THE MILEAGE WAS SO LOW, BUT THEY REFUS…
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THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON MY 2002 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY MINI VAN AS WE WERE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. THE VAN HAD ONLY 51,700 MILES ON IT! I HAD IT TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP, AND THEY WANTED $4,000 TO FIX IT. I CALLED CHRYSLER TO ASK IF THEY WOULD COVER THE COST OF THE REPAIR SINCE THE MILEAGE WAS SO LOW, BUT THEY REFUSED TO HELP ME BECAUSE THE WARRANTY WAS UP. I HAD IT FIXED AT A TRANSMISSION SHOP WHERE THEY REBUILT THE TRANSMISSION. I DON'T HAVE THE OLD PARTS AVAILABLE. THERE MUST BE A DEFECT IN THE TRANSMISSION, OR SOME KIND OF "WEAK" PARTS FOR IT TO GO OUT AT SUCH LOW MILEAGE. I DO REGULAR MAINTENANCE ON THE VAN, I CHANGE THE OIL EVERY 3,000 MILES, AND EVEN DID THE 30,000 MILES SERVICE THAT WAS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY THE DEALERSHIP! *JB
NHTSA ODI #10200908
70,000 miles · Jul 28, 2007
Air Bags
MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, IT IS A KNOW PROBLEM IN THE CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY HOWEVER THIS YEAR (2002) DOESN'T HAVE A RECALL. I ALSO HAVE A 2005 TOWN & COUNTRY THAT IS COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. I WANT MY AIRBAG PROBLEM COVERED UNDER THE RECALL, THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A BIG PROBLEM AND I NO LONGER FEEL SAFE IN MY VEHICLE. THE AIRBAG COUL…
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MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, IT IS A KNOW PROBLEM IN THE CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY HOWEVER THIS YEAR (2002) DOESN'T HAVE A RECALL. I ALSO HAVE A 2005 TOWN & COUNTRY THAT IS COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. I WANT MY AIRBAG PROBLEM COVERED UNDER THE RECALL, THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A BIG PROBLEM AND I NO LONGER FEEL SAFE IN MY VEHICLE. THE AIRBAG COULD DEPLOY OR MAY NOT DEPLOY BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. PLEASE CONTACT ME AND TELL ME HOW I CAN HAVE THIS SAFETY ISSUE RESOLVED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10197743
53,000 miles · Jul 19, 2007
Latches/locks/linkages
WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE REAR HATCH OPENS. THE CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER LIFTGATE. THIS OCCURRED TWICE DURING ONE TRIP TODAY. ONCE WITH THE DOOR CLOSED VIA THE POWER MECHANISM, AND AGAIN AFTER CLOSING THE DOOR MANUALLY. IT HAD PREVIOUSLY OCCURRED ONCE BEFORE, ABOUT 2 YEARS PREVIOUS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10196886
65,000 miles · Jul 17, 2007
Electrical System
OVER A PERIOD OF A FEW WEEKS I WAS EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHERE THE AIR CONDITIONER (A/C) FAN, RADIO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AND POWER WINDOWS WOULD STOP WORKING FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND THEN START WORKING AGAIN. THE PROBLEM GOT WORSE OVER THESE WEEKS. AFTER 3 TRIPS TO THE DEALER THEY TOLD ME THAT BATTERY AC…
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OVER A PERIOD OF A FEW WEEKS I WAS EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHERE THE AIR CONDITIONER (A/C) FAN, RADIO, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AND POWER WINDOWS WOULD STOP WORKING FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND THEN START WORKING AGAIN. THE PROBLEM GOT WORSE OVER THESE WEEKS. AFTER 3 TRIPS TO THE DEALER THEY TOLD ME THAT BATTERY ACID HAD LEAKED ON THE WIRING HARNESS AND I NEEDED A NEW ONE. I HAD NO PROBLEM WITH THE BATTERY, AND CHRYSLER DEALERS HAD PERFORMED MOST ON THE MAINTENANCE ON THE CAR AND NO ONE HAD TOLD ME THAT BATTERY ACID WAS LEAKING ON THE WIRING HARNESS. THE NEW WIRING HARNESS COST ME $2,600. IT SEEMS TO ME TO BE A DEFECT IN DESIGN TO RUN THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE BATTERY. ALSO, WHY CAN'T THE WIRING HARNESS BE MODULAR WHERE ONE SECTION COULD BE REPLACED AT A MUCH LOWER COST.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10196630
62,375 miles · Jun 14, 2007
Air Bags
AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND DOESN'T GO OFF. I TOOK IT TO A REGULAR REPAIR SHOP AND THEIR COMPUTERS CAN'T ANALYZE THE PROBLEM, IT HAS TO BE RETURNED TO A CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP. IS THIS A SAFETY HAZARD AND IS THERE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM? *TR
NHTSA ODI #10193379
Mileage unknown · May 22, 2007
Child Seat
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE WEBBING ON THE HARNESS CAN LOSEN ALLOWING CHILD TO CLIMB OUT OF THE SEAT. *MC *JB 22-249WAL DOM 1-8-04 COSCO VENTURA
NHTSA ODI #10193183
77,000 miles · May 22, 2007
Steering
POWER STEERING FAILED WHEN VEHICLE WAS COLD AND TURNING TO THE LEFT. NO EVENTS LED UP TO THE FAILURE, IT JUST DID IT. WE BOUGHT THE 2002 T&C IN MARCH 2007... GOT A GREAT DEAL. BUT THEN, AFTER ONE WEEK, THE POWER STEERING BEGAN TO FAIL. TOOK IT TO DEALER AND THEY TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE, BUT COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROB…
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POWER STEERING FAILED WHEN VEHICLE WAS COLD AND TURNING TO THE LEFT. NO EVENTS LED UP TO THE FAILURE, IT JUST DID IT. WE BOUGHT THE 2002 T&C IN MARCH 2007... GOT A GREAT DEAL. BUT THEN, AFTER ONE WEEK, THE POWER STEERING BEGAN TO FAIL. TOOK IT TO DEALER AND THEY TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE, BUT COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE AND EVERY MORNING STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND COULD NOT BE TURNED, BUT ONLY WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS, AND IN DRIVE. TAKING BACK TO DEALER TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM AGAIN TODAY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10191411
84,600 miles · May 19, 2007
Air Bags
THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON IN THE 2002 TOWN & COUNTRY LIMITED SHORTLY AFTER STARTING IT AND AS WE DROVE INTERMITTENTLY. IT STAYED LIT FOR 5-20 SECONDS EACH TIME. I TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO ASK THE QUESTION, AND WAS TOLD THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS PROBABLY CAUSED BY THE CLOCK SPRING. I WAS TOLD THAT THEY WERE…
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THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON IN THE 2002 TOWN & COUNTRY LIMITED SHORTLY AFTER STARTING IT AND AS WE DROVE INTERMITTENTLY. IT STAYED LIT FOR 5-20 SECONDS EACH TIME. I TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO ASK THE QUESTION, AND WAS TOLD THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS PROBABLY CAUSED BY THE CLOCK SPRING. I WAS TOLD THAT THEY WERE ON BACK ORDER, ESPECIALLY FOR STEERING WHEELS WITH THE RADIO CONTROLS BUILT IN WHICH MINE HAD. THE PARTS REPRESENTATIVE SAID HE COULD ORDER IT BUT DIDNT KNOW WHEN IT WOULD BE IN. IN ADDITION, I THERE WAS A COST FOR INSTALLATION AS WELL AS THE PART. I EXPRESSED MY CONCERN ABOUT AN AIRBAG MISFIRE OR FAILURE TO FIRE, AND HE SAID THAT THE AIRBAG DEACTIVATED WHEN THE LIGHT WAS ON, BUT AS LONG AS THE LIGHT WAS OFF IT SHOULD WORK FINE. ALSO THERE SHOULDN'T BE ANY RISK OF MISFIRE, BUT HE COULDNT GUARANTEE IT. IS THIS CONSIDERED A SAFETY ISSUE, ESPECIALLY SINCE WHILE THE LIGHT WAS ON THE AIRBAG WON'T FIRE? SHOULD I BE CHARGED FOR SUCH A REPAIR IF IT WAS SAFETY RELATED? I JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM A PRIVATE OWNER AND JUST WANTED TO MAKE SURE IT WAS SAFE SINCE I TRAVEL WITH MY FAMILY IN IT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10191236
Official recalls
4Nov 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.
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.
Oct 8, 2002
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THE FUEL TANK CONTROL VALVE WELD JOINT COULD SEPARATE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERBODY FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 28, 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.
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.
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NHTSA investigations
6EA05009 · 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.
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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.
EA04031 · Power Liftgate Latch
Opened Nov 22, 2004 · Closed Apr 7, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Latches/locks/linkages; Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AS PE04-054 REGARDING REPORTS OF ALLEGED POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) OPENING WHILE DRIVING.THE INVESTIGATION WAS UPGRADED ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004 BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IN ITS SEPTEMBER 17, 2004 RESPONSE TO PE04-054. BY LETTER OF APRIL 5, 2005, DCC HAS NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL OF 70,235 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE PLG OPTION.DCC HAS IDENTIFIED A PROBLEM IN EARLY PRODUCTION MY 2003 PLG CONTROL MODULES THAT CAN PREVENT THE PLG DOOR FROM LATCHING CLOSED IN A POWER OPEN/CLOSE CYCLE.IN THIS CONDITION THE PLG CAN RISE (NOT POWER OPEN) DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED PLG CONTROL MODULE TO REMEDY THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.SEE SAFETY RECALL 05V134 FOR DETAILS.
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Latches/locks/linkages
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AS PE04-054 REGARDING REPORTS OF ALLEGED POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) OPENING WHILE DRIVING.THE INVESTIGATION WAS UPGRADED ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004 BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IN ITS SEPTEMBER 17, 2004 RESPONSE TO PE04-054. BY LETTER OF APRIL 5, 2005, DCC HAS NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL OF 70,235 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE PLG OPTION.DCC HAS IDENTIFIED A PROBLEM IN EARLY PRODUCTION MY 2003 PLG CONTROL MODULES THAT CAN PREVENT THE PLG DOOR FROM LATCHING CLOSED IN A POWER OPEN/CLOSE CYCLE.IN THIS CONDITION THE PLG CAN RISE (NOT POWER OPEN) DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED PLG CONTROL MODULE TO REMEDY THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.SEE SAFETY RECALL 05V134 FOR DETAILS.
Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AS PE04-054 REGARDING REPORTS OF ALLEGED POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) OPENING WHILE DRIVING.THE INVESTIGATION WAS UPGRADED ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004 BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IN ITS SEPTEMBER 17, 2004 RESPONSE TO PE04-054. BY LETTER OF APRIL 5, 2005, DCC HAS NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL OF 70,235 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE PLG OPTION.DCC HAS IDENTIFIED A PROBLEM IN EARLY PRODUCTION MY 2003 PLG CONTROL MODULES THAT CAN PREVENT THE PLG DOOR FROM LATCHING CLOSED IN A POWER OPEN/CLOSE CYCLE.IN THIS CONDITION THE PLG CAN RISE (NOT POWER OPEN) DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED PLG CONTROL MODULE TO REMEDY THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.SEE SAFETY RECALL 05V134 FOR DETAILS.
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.
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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
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