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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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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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

Air Bags complaints

59 reports
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86,472 miles · Oct 6, 2009
Air Bags

THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS IS A MAJOR SCREW UP. IT IS AMAZING SOMEONE HAS NOT BEEN HURT OR WORSE KILLED. UNLIKE MANY OTHERS WE STILL HAD CRUISE CONTROL AND THE HORN. WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE TO MAKE CHRYSLER STAND UP AND TAKE CONTROL OF THIS SITUATION. LORD …

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THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS IS A MAJOR SCREW UP. IT IS AMAZING SOMEONE HAS NOT BEEN HURT OR WORSE KILLED. UNLIKE MANY OTHERS WE STILL HAD CRUISE CONTROL AND THE HORN. WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE TO MAKE CHRYSLER STAND UP AND TAKE CONTROL OF THIS SITUATION. LORD KNOWS THEY GOT ENOUGH OF OUR BAIL OUT MONEY TO FIX ALL THE CARS SEVERAL TIMES OVER. PLEASE DO THE RIGHT THING AND RECALL YOUR PRODUCT. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10286549

55,000 miles · Jun 27, 2008
Air Bags

THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON SPORADICALLY IN THE BEGINNING, THEN IT JUST STAYED ON AS LONG AS THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IT WASN'T UNDER THE WARRANTY AND WAS INFORMED NO RECALL. I HAD TO PAY $301.00 TO FIX.

NHTSA ODI #10232532

50,000 miles · Jun 9, 2008
Air Bags

AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT, THAT THE AIR BAG WILL NOT WORK. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10230358

57,000 miles · Apr 20, 2008
Air Bags

VEHICLE'S AIR BAG READINESS INDICATOR LAMP (AIR BAG LIGHT) APPEARS TO ILLUMINATE DURING HOT/WARM WEATHER/INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. ILLUMINATES TO INDICATE POTENTIAL AIR BAG SYSTEM FAILURE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10225181

73,000 miles · Mar 31, 2008
Air BagsElectrical SystemVehicle Speed ControlCrash

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. IN 2007, THE CONTACT BROADSIDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND NEITHER FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, BUT THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED $3,800 WORTH OF DAMAGE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. PRIOR TO THE CRASH, THE HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL FAILED, AND THE AIR B…

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. IN 2007, THE CONTACT BROADSIDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND NEITHER FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, BUT THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED $3,800 WORTH OF DAMAGE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. PRIOR TO THE CRASH, THE HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL FAILED, AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT FLICKERED AND THEN REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS A RECALL FROM 1998 TO 2000 REGARDING THE CLOCK SPRING. THE SPEED AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 74,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.

NHTSA ODI #10222941

Mileage unknown · Oct 2, 2007
Air BagsElectrical System

I PURCHASED A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN IN DECEMBER 2006. THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. I TWICE HAD TO BRING IT IN TO GET IT FIXED AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SEAT BELT TENSIONER WAS DEFECTIVE, AND THEN THAT THE TENSIONER WAS LOOSE. THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON SEVERAL MONTHS LATER AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE WIRING HARNESS WHICH …

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I PURCHASED A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN IN DECEMBER 2006. THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. I TWICE HAD TO BRING IT IN TO GET IT FIXED AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SEAT BELT TENSIONER WAS DEFECTIVE, AND THEN THAT THE TENSIONER WAS LOOSE. THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON SEVERAL MONTHS LATER AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE WIRING HARNESS WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACED. IS THIS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT? *JB

NHTSA ODI #10204644

66,300 miles · May 16, 2007
Air Bags

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AS SOON AS WEATHER TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS 20 CENTIGRADE. . DID THIS IN 2006 AND HAS DONE AGAIN IN MAY 2007. LOCAL DEALER SAID IT WAS A POSSIBLE SENSOR PROBLEM IN FRONT BUMPER AREA. HAD DONE NOTHING AS PROBLEM DISAPPEARED WHEN TEMPERATURE FELL TO BELOW 20 CENTIGRADE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10190952

50,000 miles · May 5, 2007
Air Bags

THE CLOCKSPRING ON MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SE HAS FAILED, CAUSING THE AIRBAG , HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL TO FAIL. BASED ON WHAT I'VE READ ONLINE, THIS WAS A CAUSE FOR A RECALL IN EARLIER MODELS UP TO 2000. THIS RECALL SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO INCLUDE MODELS MANUFACTURED AFTER THE YEAR 2000, AS IT SEEMS QUITE PREVALENT. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10189887

200 miles · Mar 21, 2007
Air BagsVehicle Speed Control

AIR BAG LAMP REMAINS ON. DIAGNOSED AT DEALER AS CLOCKSPRING FAILURE. CRUISE CONTROL ISSUES AS WELL. LIKE SO MANY OTHER CARAVAN OWNERS. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10185863

Mileage unknown · Mar 9, 2007
Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYING ON FOR 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN WITH AROUND 64,000 MILES. BROUGHT TO DODGE DEALER AND TOLD THAT CLOCK SPRING NEEDS REPLACEMENT. DID SEARCH ON WEB AND FOUND THAT DODGE HAD A RECALL FOR 1996-98 AND THEN AGAIN FOR 1998-2000 FOR THIS SAME COMPLAINT. SHOULD EXTEND THE RECALL TO 2002 MODELS. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10184626

Official recalls

4

04V531000 · 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

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EA05009 · 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

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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.