DODGE CARAVAN 2001: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V531000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | CARAVAN | 2001 |
| 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
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.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A SPEAKER FIRE.
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.
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'.
