NHTSA Campaign #04V531000 · Action PE04049

2001–2002 Chrysler Town AND Country Recall

Equipment: Electrical: Radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.

Issued February 11, 2004 · Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

Affected model years
2001, 2002
Component
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Vehicles affected
238,000
Report received
February 11, 2004

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

DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL 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).

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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.

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