NHTSA Campaign 10V235000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Issued by CHRYSLER GROUP LLC · Reported Jun 3, 2010 · 284,655 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009. SOME OF THE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY ROUTED WIRE HARNESS THAT MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE THE LOWER SLIDING DOOR HINGE BRACKET CAN MAKE CONTACT AND WEAR THROUGH THE WIRE INSULATION.
Consequence
A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR INSIDE THE SLIDING DOOR, OVERHEATING THE LATCH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-853-1403.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRAUN | TOWN & COUNTRY | 2008 | 284,655 |
| BRAUN | TOWN & COUNTRY | 2009 | 284,655 |
| DODGE | GRAND CARAVAN | 2008 | 284,655 |
| DODGE | GRAND CARAVAN | 2009 | 284,655 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 10V235000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.