NHTSA Campaign 06V067000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Issued by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported Mar 8, 2006 · 268,800 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRYSLER | TOWN AND COUNTRY | 2005 | 268,800 |
| CHRYSLER | TOWN AND COUNTRY | 2006 | 268,800 |
| DODGE | CARAVAN | 2005 | 268,800 |
| DODGE | CARAVAN | 2006 | 268,800 |
| DODGE | DURANGO | 2005 | 268,800 |
| DODGE | DURANGO | 2006 | 268,800 |
| DODGE | GRAND CARAVAN | 2005 | 268,800 |
| DODGE | GRAND CARAVAN | 2006 | 268,800 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V067000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.