CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2002: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V531000

Make Model Year
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2002
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2005-01-31 2004-11-02 2004-11-03

Production Dates: 2001-04-27 - 2002-07-31

Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

Manufacturer Campaign Number: D48

Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 238000

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

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'.