Recall
Dodge Grand Caravan — 04V531000
NHTSA ID
04V531000
Make
Dodge
Model
Grand Caravan
Years Affected
2002
Recall Date
2004-11-02
Component
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Units Affected
238,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
D48
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.