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NHTSA Defect Investigations for the 2002 Chrysler Town & Country

The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 2002 Chrysler Town & Country, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

1. INVESTIGATION: SPEAKER FIRE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE

   NHTSA Preliminary Evaluation #PE04049

   • Status:
     RECALLED
   • Date Opened: July 07, 2004
   • Date Closed: November 05, 2004
   • Recall: Recall #04V531000

   Component(s): Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk
   Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.

   Summary: There is no summary currently available

2. INVESTIGATION: HEADLIGHT MALFUNCTION

   NHTSA Engineering Analysis #EA05009

   • Status:
     CLOSED
   • Date Opened: June 01, 2005
   • Date Closed: May 02, 2006
   • Recall: No recall issued

   Component(s): Electrical System
   Exterior Lighting:Headlights
   Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch

   Summary: There is no summary currently available

4. INVESTIGATION: HEADLIGHT MALFUNCTION

   NHTSA Preliminary Evaluation #PE05004

   • Status:
     CLOSED
   • Date Opened: February 02, 2005
   • Date Closed: June 01, 2005
   • Recall: No recall issued

   Component(s): Electrical System
   Exterior Lighting:Headlights
   Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch

   Summary: There is no summary currently available

5. INVESTIGATION: POWER LIFTGATE LATCH

   NHTSA Engineering Analysis #EA04031

   • Status:
     RECALLED
   • Date Opened: November 22, 2004
   • Date Closed: April 07, 2005
   • Recall: Recall #05V134000

   Component(s): Latches/Locks/Linkages
   Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch

   Summary: There is no summary currently available

6. INVESTIGATION: POWER STEERING HOSE FAILURE

   NHTSA Preliminary Evaluation #PE03012

   • Status:
     RECALLED
   • Date Opened: April 09, 2003
   • Date Closed: May 29, 2003
   • Recall: Recall #04V386000

   Component(s): 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

   Summary: There is no summary currently available

7. INVESTIGATION: FUEL TANK LEAK

   NHTSA Preliminary Evaluation #PE02068

   • Status:
     RECALLED
   • Date Opened: September 24, 2002
   • Date Closed: October 09, 2002
   • Recall: Recall #02V274000

   Component(s): Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages

   Summary: Fuel tank rollover valve and/or gasket allegedly leak gasoline, which in the presence of an ignition source can cause a fire

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