TSB: CHRYSLER 300, CARAVAN, CL960, DURANGO, ER TRANSIT, GRAND CARAVAN, LIBERTY, LX470, MAGNUM, MVP ER, NEW BEETLE, PACIFICA, PT CRUISER, RAM, SEBRING, STRATUS, TL960, TOWN AND COUNTRY, UNKNOWN, UNKNOWN1, VL800, VOYAGER, VZ800 (1998–2006)

Bulletin 30 — April 8, 1999

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID30
ManufacturerCHRYSLER
Models300, CARAVAN, CL960, DURANGO, ER TRANSIT, GRAND CARAVAN, LIBERTY, LX470, MAGNUM, MVP ER, NEW BEETLE, PACIFICA, PT CRUISER, RAM, SEBRING, STRATUS, TL960, TOWN AND COUNTRY, UNKNOWN, UNKNOWN1, VL800, VOYAGER, VZ800
Model Years1998–2006
Date IssuedApril 8, 1999
Date Added to NHTSANovember 30, 2005
ComponentSTEERING
Vehicles Affected34 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

ADDITIONAL SERVICE MANUAL INFORMATION. *TT

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
SUZUKI VL800 2006 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUZUKI VZ800 2006 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
CHRYSLER 300 2005 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHRYSLER 300 2005 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
LEXUS LX470 2005 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DODGE MAGNUM 2005 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUZUKI VL800 2005 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUZUKI VZ800 2005 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
DODGE CARAVAN 2004 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
DODGE DURANGO 2004 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2004 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
JEEP LIBERTY 2004 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2004 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2004 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
DODGE RAM 2004 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
CHRYSLER SEBRING 2004 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
DODGE STRATUS 2004 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2004 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
DODGE CARAVAN 2003 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2003 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
CHRYSLER VOYAGER 2003 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
VOLKSWAGEN NEW BEETLE 1998 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THOMAS CL960 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
THOMAS ER TRANSIT 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
THOMAS MVP ER 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
THOMAS TL960 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
UNKNOWN UNKNOWN 220000 SEATS
UNKNOWN UNKNOWN 010000 STEERING
UNKNOWN UNKNOWN 020000 SUSPENSION
UNKNOWN UNKNOWN 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNKNOWN UNKNOWN 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN UNKNOWN 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN UNKNOWN 350000 EQUIPMENT
UNKNOWN UNKNOWN1 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

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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 (30) 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.