NHTSA Campaign #06E022000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

MARCH 13
2006

7,440 vehicles recalled

2003 DODGE CARAVAN -- Certain aftermarket brake hydraulic master cylinders sold as replacement brake cylinders for certain Ford, DaimlerChrysler, and Jeep passenger vehicles. These brake cylinders were sold under the brand names of Napa, raybestos, aimco, ac delco, Carquest, bendix, and wagner. Only products that were manufactured from July 27, 2005 through January 17, 2006 (date codes 0529 through 0602) are subject to this recall. When subject to very cold temperatures, an internal seal in the master cylinder could lose flexibility and may cause brake fluid to leak.

Loss of brake fluid can lead to a decrease in brake line pressure and an increase in stopping distance, which can result in a vehicle crash.

Affinia (brake parts, Inc.) will replace the subject brake hydraulic master cylinders free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2006. Owners can contact affina group customer service at 1-800-323-0354. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E022000 »

NHTSA Campaign #05V134000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK

APRIL 06
2005

70,235 vehicles recalled

2003 DODGE CARAVAN -- On certain minivans, the power liftgate (plg) latch may not engage the striker allowing the liftgate to open while driving.

In the event of a crash, an unbelted passenger could be ejected from the vehicle.

Dealers will replace the power liftgate control module free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2005. Owners may contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #05V134000 »

NHTSA Campaign #04V386000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

AUGUST 05
2004

681,000 vehicles recalled

2003 DODGE CARAVAN -- 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.

Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an under hood fire.

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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04V386000 »

NHTSA Campaign #03E053000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

OCTOBER 24
2003

68,563 vehicles recalled

2003 DODGE CARAVAN -- Certain aftermarket replacement fuel filters, models Wix filter part numbers 33576, 33577, 33734; Napa filter part numbers 3576, 3577, 3734; and Carquest filter part numbers 86576, 86577, 86734 used on 1996-2000 DaimlerChrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan, and Plymouth Voyager vehicles, can cause the fuel lines to leak.

A possible fire can occur in the presence of an ignition source.

Wix will notify its customers and replace the fuel filters free of charge. Note: This does not involve any products manufactured by the DaimlerChrysler Corp. Nor any DaimlerChrysler dealers. Owner notification is expected to begin during November 2003. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Wix at 704-864-6711. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03E053000 »

NHTSA Campaign #03E045000 EQUIPMENT

SEPTEMBER 26
2003

45,870 vehicles recalled

2003 DODGE CARAVAN -- Aftermarket replacement fuel filters manufactured between September 17, 2002, and January 20, 2003, sold under the brand names listed above. The filter may experience malfunction of the quick connector either blocking fuel flow to the engine or causing a fuel leak. This does not involve any products manufactured by the DaimlerChrysler Corp. Nor any DaimlerChrysler dealers.

If this condition occurred while the vehicle is in motion, the engine could stall. Also, in the presence of an ignition source, the fuel leak could result in a vehicle fire.

Aftermarket replacement fuel filters for 1995-2000 short wheelbase Chrysler Town & Country, Plymouth Voyager and Dodge Caravan minivans part no. 18232 and date code 0237, 0249, or 0252. Replacement fuel filters for 1995-2000 long wheelbase Chrysler Town & Country, Plymouth Voyager and Dodge Caravan minivans part no. 18230 and date code 0237, 0249, 0251, or 0304. Replacement fuel filters for 2001-2004 Chrysler Town & Country, Plymouth Voyager and Dodge Caravan minivans part no. 28871 and date code 0249. These part numbers and date codes appear on the gold-tone filter. Distributors and retailers will be notified to isolate and return affected inventory. Owners who have had the fuel filter serviced on one of the applicable vehicles after September 17, 2002 should return their vehicle to the service facility to be inspected to see if the fuel filter that was installed is one that is involved in the recall. If so, the owners should have the filter replaced. To receive a full refund plus the cost of postage, owners should cut the connectors from the hoses, rinse the connectors and return them together with proof of the amount paid for the replacement part and labor, to Intercontinental at Intercontinental auto parts, Inc., P.O. Box 861, Mahwah, NJ 07430, attn: Fuel filter recall. Intercontinental will mail a full refund to the owner. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03E045000 »

NHTSA Campaign #03V094000 STRUCTURE

MARCH 07
2003

3,674 vehicles recalled

2003 DODGE CARAVAN -- 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.

This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.

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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03V094000 »