Make : DODGE | Model : CARAVAN | Year : 2001 |
Build Dates : 20010427 - 20020731 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V531000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20050131 | Date Received by ODI: 20041102 | Date Added to Database: 20041103 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: D48 | ||
Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 238000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A SPEAKER FIRE. |
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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. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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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). |