THE "CLOCK SPRING" (PART OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM), HAS FAILED TWICE IN 46,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN ANY TYPE OF ACCIDENT, OR SUSTAINED ANY TYPE OF DAMAGE (IE, WATER RELATED DAMAGE). THE FIRST FAILURE WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY, THE SECOND REPAIR THE DEALER CHARGED FOR. AS THIS IS A SAFETY FUNCTION, AND THE OCCUP…
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THE "CLOCK SPRING" (PART OF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM), HAS FAILED TWICE IN 46,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN ANY TYPE OF ACCIDENT, OR SUSTAINED ANY TYPE OF DAMAGE (IE, WATER RELATED DAMAGE). THE FIRST FAILURE WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY, THE SECOND REPAIR THE DEALER CHARGED FOR. AS THIS IS A SAFETY FUNCTION, AND THE OCCUPANTS ARE EXPOSED TO RISK DURING FAILURE, I BELIEVE TWO FAILURES IN 46,000 MILES IS UNACCEPTABLE AND IS A DESIGN OR MANUFACTURING DEFECT. I REQUEST THAT THE NHTSA INITIATE AN INVESTIGATION, AND IF THIS DEFECT IS PREVALENT, ISSUE A RECALL NOTICE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10137576
Mileage unknown · Mar 10, 2005
Air BagsTiresCrashInjury
CHRYSLER VOYAGER 2002, FAILURE OF AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY. *BF THE CONSUMERS WIFE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHEN SHE SLID ON A SLICK ROAD SURFACE AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER HAVING THE TIRES ROTATED ON A REGULAR SCHEDULE BASIS, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE TIRES WERE BALD WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO SKID…
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CHRYSLER VOYAGER 2002, FAILURE OF AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY. *BF THE CONSUMERS WIFE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHEN SHE SLID ON A SLICK ROAD SURFACE AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER HAVING THE TIRES ROTATED ON A REGULAR SCHEDULE BASIS, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE TIRES WERE BALD WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO SKID SUCH FAR DISTANCE. PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT ALMOST EVERY MONTH THE TIRES WORE DOWN VERY QUICKLY AND CONSTANTLY NEEDED AIR. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10115118
62,000 miles · Mar 8, 2005
Air Bags
THE AIR BAG INDICATOR IS LIT ON MY DASH BOARD. THE PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM SHOULD BE PROBLEM FREE FOR THE LIFE OF THE AUTO. THE DEALER SAYS HE IS NOT SURE OF THE FAILURE WITH OUT DISMANTLING THE DASH BOARD AT GREAT COSTS. THIS IS LIKE A SEAT BELT FAILING.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10112737
29,113 miles · Dec 26, 2004
Air Bags
THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON FIRST TIME IN MARCH 2003. THE DEALER REPAIRED IT. ABOUT A YEAR LATER FEB 2004 THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. THE DEALER SAID I NEED TO PAY FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND POSSIBLY PAY FOR THE PART AND REPAIR SERVICE. HE DIDN'T THINK MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WOULD COVER IT. I ALSO EMAILED CHRYSLER AND THEY TALKED TO THE…
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THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON FIRST TIME IN MARCH 2003. THE DEALER REPAIRED IT. ABOUT A YEAR LATER FEB 2004 THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. THE DEALER SAID I NEED TO PAY FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND POSSIBLY PAY FOR THE PART AND REPAIR SERVICE. HE DIDN'T THINK MY EXTENDED WARRANTY WOULD COVER IT. I ALSO EMAILED CHRYSLER AND THEY TALKED TO THE DEALER AND TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO FIX IT. I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO REPAIR IT, NOR DO I THINK I AM RESPONSSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR. MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT! THAT'S SORT OF LIKE YOUR SEAT BELT NOT WORKING. SAFTEY ISSUES. SHOULDN'T WEAR OUT. WHY HASN'T CHRYSLER PUT OUT A SERVICE BULLITIN??? I'VE READ MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10104526
30,000 miles · Nov 4, 2004
Air Bags
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS UNDER OPERATION OR NOT. THE VEHICLE IS AT A DODGE DEALERSHIP UNDER INVESTIGATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10099404
Mileage unknown · Aug 16, 2004
Air BagsCrash
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10087973
40,000 miles · Mar 18, 2004
Air BagsInjury
WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH DUAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE NECK INJURIES. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10063492
35,000 miles · Jan 8, 2004
Air BagsCrash
CHRYSLER MINIVAN CLOCKSPRING DEFECT AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON POSSIBLY LOOSING ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. IN FACT, ON 12/28/03 I WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR IMPACT CAR ACCIDENT AND AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, DESPITE THE FACT THAT MY REAR DOOR AND BUMPER HAD TO BE REPLACED AT MY LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP. I WAS INFORMED THAT I WAS RESPONSIBLE…
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CHRYSLER MINIVAN CLOCKSPRING DEFECT AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON POSSIBLY LOOSING ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. IN FACT, ON 12/28/03 I WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR IMPACT CAR ACCIDENT AND AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, DESPITE THE FACT THAT MY REAR DOOR AND BUMPER HAD TO BE REPLACED AT MY LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP. I WAS INFORMED THAT I WAS RESPONSIBLE TO REPAIR THE CLOCKSPRING. THANKFULLY, THE IMPACT WAS IN THE REAR WHERE NO ONE WAS SITTING. HAD THE IMPACT BEEN TO THE SIDES, WHERE MY GRANDCHILDREN WERE SITTING, OR TO THE FRONT, I SHUDDER TO THINK OF THE CONSEQUENCES. *LA
NHTSA ODI #10052656
Mileage unknown · Dec 17, 2003
Air Bags
I HAVE HAD MY AIRBAG LIGHT COME ON FOR THE SECOND TIME NOW. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE DEALER, IT TOOK THEM TWO TIMES TO FIGURE OUT THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE. THIS WAS ONLY AFTER I WAS TOLD THAT IT COULDN'T BE LOOKED AT UNTIL THE LIGHT WAS ON. ABOUT SIX MONTHS LATER, THE SAME THING WAS HAPPENING. I TO…
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I HAVE HAD MY AIRBAG LIGHT COME ON FOR THE SECOND TIME NOW. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE DEALER, IT TOOK THEM TWO TIMES TO FIGURE OUT THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE. THIS WAS ONLY AFTER I WAS TOLD THAT IT COULDN'T BE LOOKED AT UNTIL THE LIGHT WAS ON. ABOUT SIX MONTHS LATER, THE SAME THING WAS HAPPENING. I TOOK IT IN TO BE LOOKED AT WHEN I HAD THE POWER STEERING COOLING HOSES REPLACED, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SEAT BELT TENSIONER IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. OVER A MONTH HAS NOW PASSED, AND I STILL HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED TO BRING MY VAN IN TO HAVE MY PART REPLACED, SINCE THE DEALER HAD TO ORDER IT. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL QUALITY ISSUES AS WELL RANGING FROM INTERIOR COMPONENTS BREAKING OR NOT BEING INSTALLED CORRECTLY, TO THE OVERALL DESIGN OF THIS VAN. NOT TO MENTION, THE VEHICLE ISN'T EVEN TWO YEARS OLD, AND IT IS NOT EVEN WORTH HALF OF THE PRICE I PAID FOR IT, ACCORDING TO THE KELLY BLUE BOOK VALUE. ONCE I GET THIS VEHICLE SOLD OR TRADED IN, I'M NEVER BUYING A CHRYSLER PRODUCT AGAIN. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10050663
18,600 miles · Jun 11, 2003
Air Bags
THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND A BELL CHIMES WHILE DRIVING. AFTER A SHORT INTERVAL THE LIGHT WILL GO OFF ONLY TO COME BACK ON LATER. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT CHRYSLER IN MILFORD, PA SAID IT CAN NOT BE CHECKED OUT UNLESS IT REMAINS ON TO BE CHECKED FOR A COMPUTER READ OUT. THE SERVICE ATTENDANT INFORMED ME THAT THE AIR BAG WOULD…
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THE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND A BELL CHIMES WHILE DRIVING. AFTER A SHORT INTERVAL THE LIGHT WILL GO OFF ONLY TO COME BACK ON LATER. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT CHRYSLER IN MILFORD, PA SAID IT CAN NOT BE CHECKED OUT UNLESS IT REMAINS ON TO BE CHECKED FOR A COMPUTER READ OUT. THE SERVICE ATTENDANT INFORMED ME THAT THE AIR BAG WOULD NOT DISCHARGE WHEN THE LIGHT IS ON AND I SHOULD HOPE I AM NOT IN AN ACCIDENT DURING THIS MOMENT. THIS PUTS THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER AT RISK DURING THE TIME THE AIRBAG IS NOT WORKING. A CUSTOMER FOLLOWING ME HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND RECEIVED THE SAME ANSWER. THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM AND I WOULD LIKE YOU TO INVESTIGATE AND FIND A POSSIBLE SOLUTION. THANK YOU. *JB
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.
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 ↗
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
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Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:power Steering Fluid
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Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump
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Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System
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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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