2006 DODGE CARAVAN Recalls (6)

Campaign:
06V067000 on 03/07/2006
Component:
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Manufactured:
09/26/2005 - 12/12/2005
Affected:
268,800
Defect:
On certain vans and sport utility vehicles, the front windshield wiper motor armature shaft may break.
Consequence:
During certain operating conditions, loss of front windshield wiping capability could occur, and the driver's vision could be obscured which could result in a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor free of charge. the recall began on june 19, 2006, to dodge durango owners. minivan owners will be notified during july 2006. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes:
Daimlerchrysler recall no. f10.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:
07E104000 on 12/10/2007
Component:
Visibility:glass, side/rear
Affected:
1,657
Defect:
Certain curved tempered replacement glass manufactured by hangzhou safety glass ltd and supplied to safelite by auto temp inc., identified as dot-430, and sold for use on certain domestic and foreign vehicles may not break into small pieces as expected of tempered glass and fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, "glazing materials."
Consequence:
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant(s) may be seriously injured by shattered glass.
Correction:
Safelite will notify its retail customers and replace the glass free of charge. retail customers can contact safelite toll free at 1-888-843-2906. safelite will notify its wholesale customers and reimburse wholesale customers for current inventory and at a specified rate for replacing their customer's glass. wholesale customers can contact safelite's wholesale division, service autoglass toll free at 1-888-246-6298. the recall began on january 15, 2008.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to certain curved tempered replacement glass manufactured by hangzhou safety glass, ltd. (dot-430) and supplied to safelite by auto temp inc., and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed above. 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:
10V008000 on 01/10/2010
Component:
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Manufactured:
01/18/2005 - 04/04/2006
Affected:
308,950
Defect:
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 dodge caravan, grand caravan and chrysler town & country vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, alaska and the district of columbia. the front crash sensors may crack under certain environmental conditions and allow water to enter into the sensor. this can cause the sensor to become inoperative and illuminate the airbag warning light. these sensors were added to enhance the performance of the airbag system in certain frontal crashes.
Consequence:
If the front crash sensors become inoperative, the driver is immediately alerted by illumination of the airbag warning light and the vehicle should be promptly serviced. until the vehicle is repaired, the airbags may not provide the enhanced protection in the event of a crash.
Correction:
Chrysler will replace the front airbag sensors with a new design. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety improvement campaign will begin during june 2010. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes:
Chrysler's campaign number is j38. chrysler has not decided that this is a defect related to motor vehicle safety.however, chrysler has informed nhtsa that it will provide the modifications described above at no cost.
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> .

2006 DODGE CARAVAN TSBs (26)

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:
0803205
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offering a passenger airbag deactivation wiring package. to include 2006 chrysler town and country and 300/touring. *tt
Bulletin:
1900705
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Rattle sound from steering wheel area. *tt *sc
Bulletin:
0805205
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Oil pressure indicator illuminated and dtc p0522 stored in pcm. the consumer may describe that the oil pressure indicator is on while driving. *sc
Bulletin:
1900805
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Revised power steering system bleeding procedures. *sc
Bulletin:
2200205
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
Tire pressure monitor - system information. *tt
Bulletin:
1400106
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
Loose fuel cap message or malfunction indicator lamp illumination for diagnostic trouble code p0457 - evap system - loose fuel cap. *tt
Bulletin:
0500305
Component:
034400 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum
Summary:
Snow/water ingestion into rear brake drum. *tt
Bulletin:
2301206
Component:
222000 seats:mid/rear assembly
Summary:
3rd row seat front leg will not retract. *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:
2200406
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
Tire pressure monitor system information. *kb
Bulletin:
2304706
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
Cracked windshield due to being hit by a foreign object like a stone. *kb
Bulletin:
1800207
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
Mil illumination - p0461 fuel level switch sensor #1 performance. *kb
Bulletin:
0800107
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Passenger air bag deactivation. *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:
2304106
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
Exterior lamp - lens fogging. *nj
Bulletin:
2101807
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
1-2 and/or 2-3 shift harness. erasing and reprogramming the powertrain control module with new software is necessary. *kb
Bulletin:
CS-J-38
Component:
141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:
Dodge/chrysler: supplemental front airbag sensors on about 310,000 certain vehicles may crack under certain conditions and allow water to enter into the sensor. these sensors were added to enhance the performance of the vehicle's airbag s
Bulletin:
SB-08-052-12
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Dodge/chrysler: behavior of headlamp switch function may impact lighting systems such as overload spike of electrical systems, turning off or unanticipated illumination, flickering or dimming of exterior and/or interior light with engine
Bulletin:
SB-08-008-13
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Chrysler: the park lamps remain illuminated when both headlamps are on and then off, or both headlights fail to illuminate while park lamps remain illumnated after switching on. models 2005-2006 town & country, voyager, grand caravan, cara
Bulletin:
RL108213A$
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Nag1 (5a580) valve body as per warranty bulletin d-13-22, please use r2108213a$ valve body for all warranty (w), mopar (m) and mopar vehicle protection (f) claims.~ assembly also includes filter (52108325aa) and gasket (52108332aa).~
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:
9001329
Component:
050000 parking brake
Summary:
Part description: seat belt - retaining button kits. issue description: do not replace the entire seat belt if the seat belt web stop button is missing or damaged.~belt web button:~ 1d1 - light graystone - 05093280ab belt web button~1d5 -
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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