NHTSA Campaign #04V531000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

NOVEMBER 02
2004

238,000 vehicles recalled

2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN -- 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.

This could result in a speaker fire.

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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04V531000 »

NHTSA Campaign #03E053000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

OCTOBER 24
2003

68,563 vehicles recalled

2001 DODGE GRAND 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 #03V094000 STRUCTURE

MARCH 07
2003

3,674 vehicles recalled

2001 DODGE GRAND 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 »

NHTSA Campaign #01I003000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

MAY 31
2001

105,484 vehicles recalled

2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN -- This is not a safety recall in accordance with the Safety Act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the Agency. Vehicle description: 2001 Plymouth Voyager, Chrysler Town & Country, and Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan mini vans that are not equipped with the remote keyless entry option. The sliding door latches on these vehicles could release during certain severe accident conditions that involve the sliding door.

This could allow the sliding door to partially open.

Dealer will replace both sliding door key cylinder-to-bell crank links on the sliding doors free of charge (parts and labor). DaimlerChrysler has decided to conduct a service campaign to replace the sliding door key cylinder-to-bell crank links. Owners can contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403, concerning this program. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #01I003000 »

NHTSA Campaign #01V152000 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

MAY 08
2001

41,587 vehicles recalled

2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN -- Vehicle description: Minivans. The lower control arm pivot bolt could fracture.

If the bolt fractures, the lower control arm could separate from the crossmember, causing a loss of vehicle control.

Dealers will replace the left and right lower control arm bolts and nuts. Owner notification began April 30, 2001. 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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #01V152000 »