TSB: CHRYSLER CARAVAN, TOWN AND COUNTRY (2008–2015)

Bulletin R4880213A$ — June 15, 2016

Bulletin Details

Bulletin IDR4880213A$
ManufacturerCHRYSLER
ModelsCARAVAN, TOWN AND COUNTRY
Model Years2008–2015
Date IssuedJune 15, 2016
Date Added to NHTSAJune 11, 2018
ComponentPOWER TRAIN
Vehicles Affected39 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

"SHAFT - AXLE HALF NOTE: THE JOINT BETWEEN THE SPLINES ON THE HALFSHAFT AND THE HUB AND BEARING IS AN INTERFERENCE FIT. THE HALFSHAFT NUT IS TO BE USED TO DRAW THE HUB AND BEARING ONTO THE HALFSHAFT SPLINES. THIS IS PARTICULARLY TRUE IF

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
DODGE CARAVAN 2015 106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
DODGE CARAVAN 2015 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2015 106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2015 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DODGE CARAVAN 2014 100000 POWER TRAIN
DODGE CARAVAN 2014 106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
DODGE CARAVAN 2014 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2014 106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2014 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DODGE CARAVAN 2013 100000 POWER TRAIN
DODGE CARAVAN 2013 106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
DODGE CARAVAN 2013 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2013 106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2013 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DODGE CARAVAN 2012 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DODGE CARAVAN 2012 106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
DODGE CARAVAN 2012 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2012 106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2012 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DODGE CARAVAN 2011 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DODGE CARAVAN 2011 106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
DODGE CARAVAN 2011 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2011 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2011 106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
DODGE CARAVAN 2010 106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
DODGE CARAVAN 2010 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DODGE CARAVAN 2010 100000 POWER TRAIN
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2010 106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2010 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DODGE CARAVAN 2009 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DODGE CARAVAN 2009 100000 POWER TRAIN
DODGE CARAVAN 2009 106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2009 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2009 106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
DODGE CARAVAN 2008 100000 POWER TRAIN
DODGE CARAVAN 2008 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DODGE CARAVAN 2008 106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized CHRYSLER dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (R4880213A$) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.