Vehicle recall 04V531000 · November 2, 2004
Dodge Caravan, Dodge Grand Caravan and 2 more models
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…
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- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V531000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 2, 2004
- Filed by
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- D48
- Owner notification
- January 31, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 238,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chrysler Town and Country (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
- Chrysler Voyager (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
- Dodge Caravan (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
- Dodge Grand Caravan (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
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