2003 DODGE CARAVAN Recalls (9)
- Campaign:
- 03V094000 on 03/17/2003
- Component:
- Structure
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/2000 - 03/02/2003
- Affected:
- 3,674
- Defect:
- Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. these units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.
- Consequence:
- This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. owner notification began march 7, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.
- Notes:
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 03E045000 on 10/07/2003
- Component:
- Equipment
- Affected:
- 45,870
- Defect:
- 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:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 03E053000 on 10/30/2003
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Affected:
- 68,563
- Defect:
- Certain aftermarket replacement fuel filters, models wix filter part numbers 33576, 33577, 33734; napa filter part numbers 3576, 3577, 3734; and carquest filter part numbers 86576, 86577, 86734 used on 1996-2000 daimlerchrysler town & country, dodge caravan, and plymouth voyager vehicles, can cause the fuel lines to leak.
- Consequence:
- A possible fire can occur in the presence of an ignition source.
- Correction:
- Wix will notify its customers and replace the fuel filters free of charge. note: this does not involve any products manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corp. nor any dailmerchrysler dealers. owner notification is expected to begin during november 2003. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact wix at 704-864-6711.
- 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.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 04V386000 on 08/10/2004
- Component:
- Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/2001 - 07/31/2003
- Affected:
- 681,000
- Defect:
- On certain minivans equipped with 3.3 or 3.8l v-6 engine, the upper power steering cooler hose may split and cause a fluid leak.
- Consequence:
- Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an under hood fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the upper power steering cooler hose. this recall began on september 27, 2004. owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes:
- Recall no. d37.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 05V134000 on 04/05/2005
- Component:
- Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock
- Manufactured:
- 08/01/2002 - 12/17/2002
- Affected:
- 70,235
- Defect:
- On certain minivans, the power liftgate (plg) latch may not engage the striker allowing the liftgate to open while driving.
- Consequence:
- In the event of a crash, an unbelted passenger could be ejected from the vehicle.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the power liftgate control module free of charge. the recall began april 26, 2005. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes:
- Daimlerchrysler recall no. e06. customers 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.
- Campaign:
- 06E022000 on 03/12/2006
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- Affected:
- 7,440
- Defect:
- Certain aftermarket brake hydraulic master cylinders sold as replacement brake cylinders for certain ford, daimlerchrysler, and jeep passenger vehicles. these brake cylinders were sold under the brand names of napa, raybestos, aimco, ac delco, carquest, bendix, and wagner. only products that were manufactured from july 27, 2005 through january 17, 2006 (date codes 0529 through 0602) are subject to this recall. when subject to very cold temperatures, an internal seal in the master cylinder could lose flexibility and may cause brake fluid to leak.
- Consequence:
- Loss of brake fluid can lead to a decrease in brake line pressure and an increase in stopping distance, which can result in a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Affinia (brake parts, inc.) will replace the subject brake hydraulic master cylinders free of charge. the recall began on march 20, 2006. owners can contact affina group customer service at 1-800-323-0354.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket napa, raybestos, ac delco, aimco, carquest, and bendix brake hydraulic master cylinders and has no relation to any original equipment installed on daimlerchrysler or ford vehicles.customers may 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.
- Campaign:
- 08E039000 on 06/09/2008
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:headlights
- Affected:
- 2,520
- Defect:
- Maxzone is recalling 2,520 headlight assemblies, depo brand, p/nos. 3341103l-as and 334-1103r-as sold for use as aftermarket equipment for 2001-2007 dodge caravan passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
- Consequence:
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Maxzone will notify owners and offer reimbursement for any noncompliant headlights. the recall began on june 16, 2008. owners may contact maxzone at the following locations: 1-888-286-1188 (wa, or, ca, id, nv, az, mt, wy, ut, co, ks, nm, ok, tx, ar, la, ak, hi) 1-877-253-8930 (me, nh, vt, ma, ct, ri, ny, nj, pa, md, de, wv, va) 1-800-859-4755 (nc, sc, ga, fl, tn, al, ms) 1-866-783-6858 (nd, sd, ne, mn, ia, mo, wi, il, mi, in, oh, ky).
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by chrysler.customers may 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.
- Campaign:
- 08E048000 on 08/07/2008
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:headlights
- Affected:
- 11,534
- Defect:
- Eagle eyes is recalling 11,534 headlamp assemblies, p/nos. cs090-b001l and cs090-b001r, sold for use as replacement equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the lower beam photometry requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Consequence:
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Eagle eyes will notify owners and offer replacement headlamps free of charge. the recall began on september 30, 2008. owners may contact eagle eyes at 1-800-568-1098.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by chrysler llc.customers may 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.
- Campaign:
- 10E034000 on 08/09/2010
- Component:
- Equipment
- Affected:
- 6,686
- Defect:
- 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:
- If the area in question fractures or breaks, this could cause an unstable driving condition, possibly resulting in a crash.
- Correction:
- 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
2003 DODGE CARAVAN TSBs (56)
- Bulletin:
- 0500102A
- Component:
- 034400 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum
- Summary:
- Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum. *yd this bulletin supersedes 05-001-02 dated march 4, 2002. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2200102
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Chrome wheel care. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 1802002
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Flash programming failure recovery. *slc
- Bulletin:
- 0500402
- Component:
- 034400 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum
- Summary:
- Subject regarding rear brake cyclic rubbing sound from rear of vehicle during medium to light brake application on vehicles with rear drum brakes. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0800902A
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Concerns with the abs, brake and trac off cluster lamps illuminated on vehicles not equipped with abs brakes. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0800902
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Some vehicles not equipped with anti-skid brake system (abs) may have the abs, brake and trac off lamps illuminated on the instrument cluster. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0802002
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Headlamps on with wipers feature is inoperative when the customer enables the feature using the electronic vehicle information center (evic) or the feature is enabled using the drbiii. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 02018
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Power sliding door and/or power liftgate will pop off but not power open. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 02020
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Delayed transaxle engagement after initial start up. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2300403
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Power sliding door and / or power liftgate will pop off but not power open. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2300103
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Upper body seam seal water leak. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1900103
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Pop/tick sound in steering wheel area. *tt *mj
- Bulletin:
- 13
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Transaxle wiring harness corrosion which could cause the malfunction indicator light (mil) to illuminate and the transmission to shift into 2nd gear. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0802103
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Vehicles not equipped with anti-lock brake system (abs) brakes may have the abs, brake, and trac off lamps illuminated on the instrument cluster or vehicles not equipped with sentry key immobilizer (skim) may have the security/vta lamp illu
- Bulletin:
- 1802303
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Battery light illumination, erroneous diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1594. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1802603
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Engine no start (engine will start immediately after cycling the ignition key), malfunction indicator lamp illumination with false diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p0016, p0335, p0339, p0340, p0462, p0498, p0499. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2100503
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Delayed or temporary loss of transmission engagement after initial start up on various models including the 2004 pacifica, sebring convertible, sebring sedan, intrepid and 2003 sx2.0. *tt *mj
- Bulletin:
- 2100603
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Transmission harsh 4-3 downshift on various models including the 2004 pacifica, sebring, intrepid and 2003 sx2.0. *tt
- Bulletin:
- C20
- Component:
- 015200 steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
- Summary:
- Power steering fluid cooler hoses may split and cause a loss of power assist - customer satisfaction notification no. c20. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1802203
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Rough/fluctuating idle, no-start, start and stall, malfunction indicator lamp illumination, diagnostic troublle codes (dtcs) p0508/p0509. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2100403
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Transmission transfer gear whine sound. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1802803
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Vehicle with properly functioning evaporative emissions system repeatedly sets diagnostic trouble code p0456 when customer regularly commutes on a steep grade. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 03014
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Service action 03014 - powertrain control module (pcm) electrical connector seal inspection/repair procedure. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2100603A
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Transmission harsh 4-3 downshift. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2100903
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Automatic transmission diagnostic teardown procedure. various models including the 2004 ram truck, durango, sebring convertible, cherokee, vision, neon, and voyager. *tt *sc
- Bulletin:
- 0500403
- Component:
- 046300 service brakes, air:antilock:wheel speed sensor
- Summary:
- Anti-lock brake rear wheel speed sensor replacement. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1900403
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Steering shudder. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2100503A
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Delayed or temporary loss of transmission engagement after initial start up on various models including the 2004 pacifica, sebring convertible, sebring sedan, intrepid and 2003 sx2.0. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0703
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Procedure to remove the instrument panel when servicing the front blower motor without removing the hvac assembly. update. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0200403
- Component:
- 021000 suspension:front
- Summary:
- Muffled rattle sound from front suspension. 2004 voyager included. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1802603A
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Engine no start (engine will start immediately after cycling the ignition key), malfunction indicator lamp illumination with false diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p0016, p0116, p0335, p0339, p0340, p0462, p0498, p0499, p0522, p0622, p1604, p
- Bulletin:
- 1900603
- Component:
- 012000 steering:column
- Summary:
- Knocking sound from lower steering column. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 30
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Powertrain control module (pcm) electrical connector seal customer satisfaction notification no. c30. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0308
- Component:
- 190000 tires
- Summary:
- Daimlerchrysler cargo van original equipment (oe) fitment. bridgestone turanza el42+ 215/65r16 98t - article # 122-076. this is bridgestone firestone technical bulletin. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1800504
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- No-start, start & stall malfunction indicator lamp illumination, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0508/p0509. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0800604
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Instrument panel illumination. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0800504
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Erroneous actuation of horns, headlamps, and parking lamps while vehicle is parked. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0500204
- Component:
- 034400 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum
- Summary:
- Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0900704
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Irregular engine snapping sound. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2301004
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Passenger compartment floor water leak. *tt this bulletin supersedes bulletin 23-010-04 dated 04-29-04. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1900504
- Component:
- 012000 steering:column
- Summary:
- Pop/trick/creak sound in steering column. *mj *eh
- Bulletin:
- 0500404
- Component:
- 046300 service brakes, air:antilock:wheel speed sensor
- Summary:
- Anti-lock brake rear wheel speed sensor replacement. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0800505
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Power liftgate (plg) service. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2300205
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Upper body seam seal appearance concern water leak. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 2100405
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Transmission delay engagement. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 0200305
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Rattle/knocking sound from the front suspension. *sc
- Bulletin:
- 0801505
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Powertrain control module initialization. *sc
- Bulletin:
- 0200405
- Component:
- 021400 suspension:front:macpherson strut
- Summary:
- Creaking/squawking sound from front strut area. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1900805
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Revised power steering system bleeding procedures. *sc
- Bulletin:
- 0500305
- Component:
- 034400 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum
- Summary:
- Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0500106A
- Component:
- 040000 service brakes, air
- Summary:
- Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 0803006
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Powertrain control module initialization. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 1400207
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Cleaning procedure for the mechanical throttle body. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 2302007
- Component:
- 162310 structure:body:door:hinge and attachments
- Summary:
- Power sliding door adjustment and diagnosis aid. *kb updated 10/26/07. *nj
- Bulletin:
- 9002519
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- 82212076, 82203694 - fabric cleaner this "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in california, the otc states (connecticut, delaware, massachusetts, maine, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, pennsylvania, virginia, and washington dc
- Bulletin:
- 9002828
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Part description: insulator in lever assembly - valve body - trans issue description: the manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a kit. if the insulator requires replacement lease order 68253
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