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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