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 | |||||
| 241099A | 08/20/1999 | 241099 | 608366 | Vehicles may exhibit an intermittent condition where the a/c system blows warm air after the a/c system had been working properly. *tt | 11/23/1999 |
| 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 | |
| 241099 | 05/28/1999 | 606046 | Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where the air conditioner system blows warm air intermittently. *tt | 08/05/1999 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK | |||||
| 9911 | 03/16/1999 | 605346 | Service action regarding vehicles equipped with luggage rack crossbar installation information. *tt | 06/08/1999 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| 9915 | 03/31/1999 | 604822 | Service action regarding an incorrect vehicle emissions control information (veci) and monroney labels installed on vehicles equipped with california emission. *tt | 05/14/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 07/13/1999 | 8 | ||
| Consumer states that engine makes loud noise and it idles erratically, vehicle has stalled while travelling 60 mph, on one occasion, dealer found that a piston had failed, however problem still exist. brakes squealed, dealer cleaned and sanded pads and rotors. vehicle shook at speeds above 70 mph, dealer balanced and rotated tires. consumer smelled strong odors through the ventilation system. passenger side sliding door inoperable. alternator belt came apart. accelerator rattles. vehicle experiences deceleration. carpet buckles. *slc | |||
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||
| 11/16/2004 | 1 | ||
| Recall 04v480000 concerning air bag clock spring. consumer was upset that the dealer gave her an appointment for 3:00 pm on november 16, 2004. after waiting she was told that dealer was not able to see her, and she needed to go to the dealer that modified her vehicle for the handicapped.*ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 08/16/2002 | 0 | 07/07/1999 | |
| My air conditioning quit working - compressor and evaporator coil both went out on my 1999 dodge caravan about a year ago. i have not got the money to fix it so it is still out. in my entire life i have never had this happen in any vehicle. it's ridiculous. *nlm | |||
| 07/22/2002 | 1 | 02/01/2002 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2002 | |||
| A strong gasoline odor is present when air conditioner is being used. dealer has yet to be contacted. please provide further details.*ak | |||
| 10/01/2001 | 1 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Van began leaking oil and making loud rattling noise. mechanic found air conditioner fans to be loose and close to falling apart. mechanic found a heavy oil leak coming from the cylinder head gasket. mechanic felt this kind of major repair shouldn't be need for a vehicle of this year and mileage. mechanic called to find out if any recalls exits for such a problem. (they dont) also called mckenna dodge(place of purchase) to find out if this was a new problem. mechanic was told they were seeing at least 3 vans with the same problem every week. mckenna dodge felt cheap falty parts had been used and now the negative results were showing up. | |||
| 09/10/1999 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| The air compressor can be heard every 3 to 5 seconds while the vehichle is being driven. it started at 200 miles the dealership wont even look at it, they just keep saying its normal. an independant said that it should not make that much noise. you can also hear when the compressor door opens and closes and turn it on and off. the brakes make a knocking noise when you apply them in slower traffic. the transmission slips in traffic around 40 to 50 mph and then when you begin to accelerate again. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1999 | ||
| Radio failed. nlm | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | |||
| 11/25/2006 | 1 | 01/10/1999 | |
| Used standard car jack to change tire. after removing tire, jack failed and vehicle dropped to ground. main screw that raises and lowers jack had snapped in two. *jb | |||