Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| 10E034000 | CURT MFG. INC. | E (Equipment) | 6686 | 08/13/2010 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/10/2010 | 08/10/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Curt mfg is recalling certain class 3 receiver hitches, p/n 13347, sold as aftermarket equipment for use on 1997-2007 chrysler town and country vans, 1996-2007 dodge caravans, and 1996-2004 plymouth voyager vans. when the hitch is loaded to the maximum rating, the hitch may fracture or break at the bend location where the main body of the hitch meets the hitch muffler strap. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the area in question fractures or breaks, this could cause an unstable driving condition, possibly resulting in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Curt mfg will notify owners of record and will replace the hitch free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during august 2010. owners may contact curt mfg at 1-715-831-8713. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 03E045000 | INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS | E (Equipment) | 45870 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/26/2003 | 10/08/2003 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Aftermarket replacement fuel filters manufactured between september 17, 2002, and january 20, 2003, sold under the brand names listed above. the filter may experience malfunction of the quick connector either blocking fuel flow to the engine or causing a fuel leak. this does not involve any products manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corp. nor any dailmerchrysler dealers. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this condition occurred while the vehicle is in motion, the engine could stall. also, in the presence of an ignition source, the fuel leak could result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Aftermarket replacement fuel filters for 1995-2000 short wheelbase chrysler town & country, plymouth voyager and dodge caravan minivans part no. 18232 and date code 0237, 0249, or 0252. replacement fuel filters for 1995-2000 long wheelbase chrysler town & country, plymouth voyager and dodge caravan minivans part no. 18230 and date code 0237, 0249, 0251, or 0304. replacement fuel filters for 2001-2004 chrysler town & country, plymouth voyager and dodge caravan minivans part no. 28871 and date code 0249. these part numbers and date codes appear on the gold-tone filter. distributors and retailers will be notified to isolate and return affected inventory. owners who have had the fuel filter serviced on one of the applicable vehicles after september 17, 2002 should return their vehicle to the service facility to be inspected to see if the fuel filter that was installed is one that is involved in the recall. if so, the owners should have the filter replaced. to receive a full refund plus the cost of postage, owners should cut the connectors from the hoses, rinse the connectors and return them together with proof of the amount paid for the replacement part and labor, to intercontinental at intercontinental auto parts, inc., p.o. box 861, mahwah, nj 07430, attn: fuel filter recall. intercontinental will mail a full refund to the owner. | |||||||||||||||
| 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.consumers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| 1801201 | 05/25/2001 | 620066 | Subject regarding generic scan tool (gst), publication no. 81-170-00008 provided with this technical service bulletin to provide reference information when using generic scan tool on obdii vehicles. *tt | 07/11/2001 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 241197 | 07/11/1997 | 6089311 | Concerns with a/c evaporator odor. *nlm | 01/19/2000 | |
| 241198 | 07/24/1998 | 602339 | Subject regarding a/c suction and / or discharge line requires replacement due to cracking at or near compressor. *ak | 11/15/1999 | |
| 9843 | 08/18/1998 | 602286 | Exhibiting a moaning and groaning sound accociated with a/c compressor operation. *yc | 10/20/1998 | |
| 240798 | 08/28/1998 | 602202 | Condition with a/c compressor lock-up at low mileage. *yc | 10/15/1998 | |
| 240798 | 05/22/1998 | 601682 | Conditions with a/c compressor lock-up at low mileage. *yc | 08/19/1998 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 084599 | 12/31/1999 | 080396 | 609998 | Vehicle operator may complain of poor am radio reception. *tt | 04/13/2000 |
| 081698 | 04/17/1998 | 600862 | Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment. *ak | 11/12/1999 | |
| 082798 | 06/05/1998 | 601567 | Perceived loss or cahnge of radio station presets. *ak | 08/10/1998 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| 987591/7592 | 02/01/1998 | 600306 | Various information on veci label replacement. *yc | 05/06/1998 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| 743 | 10/01/1997 | 6088540 | Owner's manual addendum providing additional information on how to identify thos eminivans that can be operated on ethonol (e85) fuel. *ak | 12/21/1999 | |
| 980801260898 | 10/15/1998 | 602201 | Service manual revisions. *yc | 10/15/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Air bag light started flashing on and off while cruise control failed to engage or operate properly. also, cigarette lighter recepticle failed to operate. the dealership has not examined vehicle to determine a cause for these problems. *ak consumer states horn is inoperable for the second time now. ignition switch failed and was replaced. *slc | |||
| 05/05/2001 | 1 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Air bag light has come on and will not go off also, the cruise control and the horn assembly is inoperable. consumer has not taken vehicle in to dealership to be examined. *ak consumer states the horn went out, as well as the steering column which locked and vehicle had to be towed into dealership and the parts had to be replaced, also the cigarette lighter does not work. *jb | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 2 | 08/22/1998 | |
| Vehicle 20 amp cigar lighter blew a fuse on two occasions. *yc | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 01/01/2001 | |||
| Mildew type odor coming from air conditioner which could cause someone to become ill from bacteria.*ak | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1998 | ||
| A/c and heater fails intermittently. yh | |||
| 05/13/1998 | 1 | 03/02/1998 | |
| A/c compressor failed. yh | |||
| 06/17/1998 | 4 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Rattling noise in engine, sounds like a bike chain, its louder when the a/c on and when van is in park or drive. have had clutch , air coil hub a/c replaced, belt drive, tensioner replace 3 times | |||