Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 2304402 | 10/14/2002 | 10000317 | Cosmetic corrosion or perforation at upper strut tower/s usually between the strut and upper load path beam inner panel (inner fender). *tt | 02/24/2003 | |
| 231100A | 04/07/2000 | 232896 | 612610 | A condition exist where the roof panel surface exhibits waviness or depression(s) near the front of the character features or skid strip for roof rack equipped vehicles. *tt | 06/09/2000 |
| 233599REVA | 10/01/1999 | 233599 | 612160 | Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs | 06/06/2000 |
| 231100 | 03/24/2000 | 232896 | 610639 | This bulletin contains procecures to remove waviness or depressions from the roof panel surface. *tt | 05/09/2000 |
| 234397A | 09/12/1997 | 23-43-97 | 6089078 | Concern with water leak onto the passenger side floor from the hvac housing. *nlm | 01/13/2000 |
| 183298 | 09/25/1998 | 603635 | Subject on flash programming failure recovery. *yc | 11/17/1999 | |
| 230199A | 06/11/1999 | 230199 | 606172 | Experiencing tick type noise at top of left b-pillar. *tt | 08/11/1999 |
| 230199 | 01/29/1999 | 604321 | Subject pertaining to a ticking type noise at top of left b-pillar. *tt | 04/23/1999 | |
| 9827 | 05/08/1998 | 601767 | Information on body control module (bcm) replacement. *yc | 08/24/1998 | |
| 980424231498 | 06/05/1998 | 600748 | Symptoms with roof rack rattles at highway speeds. *yc | 06/05/1998 | |
| 235297 | 09/19/1997 | 54406 | Some vehicles may have a marginal or partial bond of the backlight to the liftgate that may develop into a water leak. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| 970912234397 | 09/12/1997 | 54398 | Water leaks onto the passenger side floor from the hvac housing. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||||
| 020997 | 10/24/1997 | 54098 | Concerns of thumping noise from the rear jounce bumpers when driving over small bumps after the vehicle has been in very cold temperatures. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 2304200 | 11/03/2000 | 615691 | Experiencing a chatter sound coming from the sliding door power lock actuator(s) when the power lock feature is repeatedly activated. *tt | 01/28/2001 | |
| 233498 | 08/07/1998 | 602208 | The front door body mounted weaterstrip falls off mounting flange, usually along the top of the door opening. *yc | 11/15/1999 | |
| 230399 | 02/12/1999 | 604362 | Concerns with front and / or sliding door power lock motors making a whirling noise. *tt | 04/27/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 05/13/2008 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chrysler town and country. while attempting to trade in the vehicle, the contact was informed that the undercarriage of the frame was rusted. the vehicle has been to the dealer for routine maintenance and no one has ever informed him of any rust located underneath the vehicle. the vehicle had been modified by the braun corporation for the purpose of transporting persons with disabilities. the contact called braun corporation for assistance, but they stated that nothing could be done. the current mileage was 82,378 and the failure mileage was unknown. updated 06/16/08 *bf the consumer stated when they put the frame back together, the only spot welded which allowed water to enter causing the frame to rust. updated | |||
| 11/06/2004 | 30000 | 3 | 06/14/1998 |
| Water from under the car and into enginge during car wash and rain causes serpintine belt to fall off, rendering car without power steering and other functions. driving on winding wet roads at slow speed is extremely hazardous if the belt falls off. belt has been replaced and adjusted. manufacturer recommends installing a new engine mount bracket, but refuses to pay for it. *nm | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 12/12/2012 | 137000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 chrysler town and country. the contact was driving approximately 10 mph when the front driver's side wheel completely seized in an outward direction. the vehicle was inspected and it was discovered that the front strut mount was fractured. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not repaired. there was a technical service bulletin for the failure under nhtsa action number: 10000317 (structure:body). the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 137,000. kmj | |||
| 12/12/2012 | 137000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 chrysler town and country. while driving approximately 10 mph, the front driver's side wheel completely locked in an outward direction. the vehicle was inspected underneath the hood area by another person who noticed the front strut mount fractured. the vehicle was towed to the residence. the the vehicle had not been repaired. there was a technical service bulletin under nhtsa action number 10000317 (structure:body). the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 137,000. js | |||
| 04/15/1998 | |||
| Experiencing problem with various excessive leakages coming into vehicle due to body alignment. dealer / manufacturer notified, and unwilling to assist in this matter. please provide any further details on this matter. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 04/08/1998 | 1 | 04/08/1998 | |
| Power door lock module failed. mjs | |||
| 07/07/1998 | 07/01/1998 | ||
| Van always pulls to the left when driving. dealer stated no problem found. can drive on highway on the right-most lane, let go of wheel and end up in passing lane on a 4 lane highway. driver's side door was not aligned properly which resulted in loud wind noise and safety issues. rear hatch door did not shut properly and rattled when the car was in motion. car went into neutral while driving on the highway. weather stripping on driver's side door was out of position. lock button on passenger side door crooked and looked to be defective. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 04/18/2004 | 1 | ||
| Bolt securing the hydraulic pump to the tailgate broke off allowing the pump to pop off. tailgate fell closed, it will not remain open with only one hydrolic pump. a portion of the bolt is lodged in the body of the van.*ak | |||