5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Posted on: 2001-05-18
Description
Vehicle description: minivans. The lower control arm pivot bolt could fracture.
Consequence
If the bolt fractures, the lower control arm could separate from the crossmember, causing a loss of vehicle control.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Posted on: 2001-06-05
Description
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.
Consequence
This could allow the sliding door to partially open.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Posted on: 2004-11-03
Description
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
This could result in a speaker fire.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Daimlerchryslerrecall no. D48.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #4 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Posted on: 2003-10-31
Description
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.
Consequence
A possible fire can occur in the presence of an ignition source.
Corrective Action
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 dailmerchrysler 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.
Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on chrysler town & country, plymouth voyager, and dodge caravan minivansor any other products manufactured by daimlerchrysler corporation.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #5 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2003-03-18
Description
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
This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).