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245 reports51,000 miles · Aug 9, 2005
Steering
THE RACK AND PINION STEERING HAS FAILED, ONLY TO ONE SIDE SO FAR--TO THE LEFT, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER AND/OR TURN TO THE LEFT. AT 51,000 MILES, I BELIEVE THIS IS VERY PREMATURE FOR A FAILURE AND CAN BECOME A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. CHRYSLER WILL NOT COVER IT UNDER WARRANTY. THEREFORE, IF OTHER OWNERS HAVE FILED…
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THE RACK AND PINION STEERING HAS FAILED, ONLY TO ONE SIDE SO FAR--TO THE LEFT, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER AND/OR TURN TO THE LEFT. AT 51,000 MILES, I BELIEVE THIS IS VERY PREMATURE FOR A FAILURE AND CAN BECOME A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. CHRYSLER WILL NOT COVER IT UNDER WARRANTY. THEREFORE, IF OTHER OWNERS HAVE FILED COMPLAINTS AND/OR REQUESTED REPAIRS TO THIS ISSUE, I BELIEVE A RECALL IS JUSTIFIED TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS AND PREVENT VERY SERIOUS INJURY. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10132129
Mileage unknown · Aug 8, 2005
Power Train
PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY IN DODGE HANDICAP CARAVAN VAN '02 AXLE BREAKS. AXLE WAS BROKEN NOT JUST SEPARATED AXLE REPLACED AFTER TOW IN. CONCERN IS WILL OTHER AXLE BREAK ON HIGHWAY HANDICAPPED PERSON TIED IN?*JB
NHTSA ODI #10131983
98,000 miles · Aug 3, 2005
Exterior Lighting
7/31/05 CONSUMER PRODUCTS SAFETY COMMISSION DAIMLER CHRYSLER MOTORS CORPORATION TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I HAVE A 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE THAT WAS DESIGNED AND BUILT WITH A DANGEROUS DEFECT. THE TAIL LIGHT LENSES OR COVERS HAVE BEEN GLUED ON BUT THE GLUE HAS FAILED ON BOTH TAIL LIGHTS AND BOTH COVERS HAVE FALLEN OFF…
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7/31/05 CONSUMER PRODUCTS SAFETY COMMISSION DAIMLER CHRYSLER MOTORS CORPORATION TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I HAVE A 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE THAT WAS DESIGNED AND BUILT WITH A DANGEROUS DEFECT. THE TAIL LIGHT LENSES OR COVERS HAVE BEEN GLUED ON BUT THE GLUE HAS FAILED ON BOTH TAIL LIGHTS AND BOTH COVERS HAVE FALLEN OFF ONTO THE FREEWAY EXPOSING THE BRIGHT WHITE LIGHT BULBS AND DROPPING A LARGE PLASTIC LENS ONTO THE FREEWAY. WHEN THE FIRST ONE FELL OFF MY WIFE STOPPED ON THE FREEWAY AND PICKED UP THE LENS. WHAT A GREAT WAY TO GET KILLED. THE SECOND TIME I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT ON THE FREEWAY AND HEARD A NOISE BUT DID NOT STOP UNTIL I LEFT THE FREEWAY. THE DEALER SELLS THE ENTIRE LIGHT ASSEMBLY FOR $ 99.00 BUT THE LENS COVER IS NOT SOLD SEPARATELY. LOOKS LIKE A GOOD FUNDRAISER FOR THE DEALER BUT A DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR EVERYONE ON THE ROAD. THE PROBLEM IS THE NEW LENS HAS THE SAME DESIGN AND WAS BUILT THE SAME AS THE ORIGINAL ONE. I TALKED TO THE SALES CLERK AT THE DODGE PARTS COUNTER AND HE SAID "WE HAVE SOLD A LOT OF THESE LATELY." SO THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENCE. IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE PEOPLE ARE INJURED BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. IF THE DAIMLER CHRYSLER MOTORS CORPORATION ACTS RESPONSIBLE AND SOLVES THIS PROBLEM QUICKLY LIVES CAN BE SAVED AND INJURIES AVOIDED. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE NOTICED A LENS COVER FOR A VEHICLE LIGHT COVER THAT WAS NOT ATTACHED WITH SCREWS. THE GOOD THING IS THERE IS A SIMPLE SOLUTION TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM. DRILL TWO HOLES IN THE PLASTIC LENS AND INSTALL TWO SCREWS AS I HAVE DONE TO THE LENS COVER RETRIEVED FROM THE FREEWAY BY MY WIFE. AFTER DISCOVERING THIS PROBLEM I FEEL A RESPONSIBILITY TO NOTIFY AS MANY PEOPLE AS NECESSARY TO HELP SOLVE THIS PROBLEM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION ON THIS MATTER. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10131372
Mileage unknown · Jul 22, 2005
Air Bags
2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD FOR TWO DAYS.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR SIX MONTHS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED A FAULTY CLOCKSPRING CAUSED THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10130244
69,000 miles · Jul 15, 2005
Equipment
DT: 2002 CHRYSLER DODGE MINIVANS ARE PRONE TO LEAKING WATER INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE FOOT WELL AREA WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS OPERATING. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS, AND HAS BEEN FIXED THREE TIMES BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY AFTER THE WARRANTY RAN OUT. THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAI…
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DT: 2002 CHRYSLER DODGE MINIVANS ARE PRONE TO LEAKING WATER INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE FOOT WELL AREA WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS OPERATING. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS, AND HAS BEEN FIXED THREE TIMES BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY AFTER THE WARRANTY RAN OUT. THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR FAILED PREMATURELY. THE CONSUMER HAS HAD THE COMPRESSOR REPLACED, THE WARRANTY PAID FOR THAT. THE COMPRESSOR FAILED IN JUNE OF 2005. THE VEHICLE HAS 69,000 MILES. THE LEAKING DEPENDED ON HOW MUCH THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS USED. *AK *SC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10126671
Mileage unknown · Jun 13, 2005
Air BagsEngine And Engine CoolingPower Train
CONSUMER RECEIVED THIRD RECALL NOTICE FOR 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON THE DASH ON AND OFF, AND THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10126867
35,851 miles · May 27, 2005
Power Train
CAR WAS BOUGHT USED FORM KIA DEAL 7/1/2003 A LITTLE UNDER 2 YRS LEFT ON WARRANTY HAVE DONE REGULAR MAINT. PER MFG SPEC. WENT ON VACATION TO MAIN 5/12/05 CAME BACK 5/21/05 AND FOUND TRANSMISSION FUILD ON GARAGE FLOOR. WENT TO I WENT TO MECH (PEP BOYS) BECAUSE THOUGTH WHEN I HAD TRANSMISSION FLUSH PER DODGE SPEC THAT SOMETING WA…
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CAR WAS BOUGHT USED FORM KIA DEAL 7/1/2003 A LITTLE UNDER 2 YRS LEFT ON WARRANTY HAVE DONE REGULAR MAINT. PER MFG SPEC. WENT ON VACATION TO MAIN 5/12/05 CAME BACK 5/21/05 AND FOUND TRANSMISSION FUILD ON GARAGE FLOOR. WENT TO I WENT TO MECH (PEP BOYS) BECAUSE THOUGTH WHEN I HAD TRANSMISSION FLUSH PER DODGE SPEC THAT SOMETING WASNT RIGHT. MECH SAID THAT IT WASN'T ANYTHING THAY HAD DONE AND THAT THAY COUNDNT FIX IT I HAD TO GO TO DODGE IT WAS A SPEC. VALVE THAT WAS LEAKING AND THAY NEED TOOLS THAT THAY DIDN'T HAVE. I TOLD THEM THAT IT WAS JUST 9 DAYS OUT OF WARRANTY..I HAVE HAD FOUR RECALLS ON THIS VAN AND THAY HAVE FIX ALL PROBLEMS .I JUST THINK DODGE SHOULD PAY FOR THE REPAIR. IT GOING TO COST ME 500.00 TO FIX IT. I WOULD UNDERSTAND IF THE VAN HAD MORE MILES ON IT BUT IT ONLY HAS 35863 MILES IN THREE YEARS. WHEN I BOUGHT IT HAD 17,000 MILE I WORK 7 MILES FROM WORK. I CANT SEE WHY THIS SHOULD HAVE HIS PROBLEM. MY SON WORK FOR ATC BUS COMPANY ANY THAY HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THESE VANS AND HAVE TO BE CHANGE OUT AT LESS THEN 35,000 MLES. IF YOU COULD HELP ME OUT WITH INVESTAGATING THIS MATTER THANKS VYONNEE SZALAI EBITT 43720 SERENITY COURT LANCASTER CA 93535
NHTSA ODI #10122273
70,000 miles · May 25, 2005
Air BagsSeat BeltsCrashInjury
DT: THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT A SEMI TRAILER AT ABOUT 20 MPH AND THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER TRIED TO BRAKE, AND THE IMPACT WAS IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE BUMPER WAS MOVED BACK 8 INCHES, THE TRANSMISSION, THE COOLER AND RADIATOR WERE BENT OVER THE MOTOR. CONSUMER HAS FILED A COMPLAINT WITH CHRYSLER,…
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DT: THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT A SEMI TRAILER AT ABOUT 20 MPH AND THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER TRIED TO BRAKE, AND THE IMPACT WAS IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE BUMPER WAS MOVED BACK 8 INCHES, THE TRANSMISSION, THE COOLER AND RADIATOR WERE BENT OVER THE MOTOR. CONSUMER HAS FILED A COMPLAINT WITH CHRYSLER, AND THEY SENT AN INVESTIGATOR TO SEE THE DAMAGE AND TAKE PICTURES. THE VAN WAS TOTALED. THERE WAS 1 INJURY, THE INJURY WOULD NOT HAD BEEN AS BAD IF THE AIRBAGS WOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. THE PASSENGER SUFFERED INTERNAL INJURIES, BLEEDING, AND BRUISING DUE TO SEAT BELT FAILURE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10122095
74,120 miles · May 12, 2005
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
ON JANUARY 27, 2005, WHILE DRIVING ON A LOCAL INTERSTATE, THE AXLE BROKE, RACK AND PINION, AND THE CV JOINTS AND BOOTS ON MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN WHICH WAS PURCHASED NEW, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT AND GREAT BODILY HARM TO MY WIFE WHO WAS DRIVING, OUR CHILDREN AGES 6YRS AND 4YRS, AND OTHER TRAVELING VEHICLES IN HER PA…
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ON JANUARY 27, 2005, WHILE DRIVING ON A LOCAL INTERSTATE, THE AXLE BROKE, RACK AND PINION, AND THE CV JOINTS AND BOOTS ON MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN WHICH WAS PURCHASED NEW, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT AND GREAT BODILY HARM TO MY WIFE WHO WAS DRIVING, OUR CHILDREN AGES 6YRS AND 4YRS, AND OTHER TRAVELING VEHICLES IN HER PATH. IN ADDITION TO THIS THE VEHICLE HAS A GAS EXHAUST PROBLEM. DIAMLERCHRYSLER SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED THE EXHAUST PROBLEM BY REPLACING THE CATALYSTIC CONVERTER IN AUG 2004 BUT THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON CONSTANTLY, THE AXLE WAS REPAIRED ON 2/2005 BUT NOT THE OTHER PROBLEMS MENTIONED ABOVE.
NHTSA ODI #10120817
46,300 miles · May 5, 2005
Electrical System
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ABOUT MOISTURE FROM AIR CONDITIONER THAT MAY ENTER INTO RADIO AND CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OR POSSIBLE RADIO/LEFT SPEAKER FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO FIXED THE VENT BUT NOT THE RADIO. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10119933
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.
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.
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
5EA05009 · 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
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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