NHTSA Recall 10V235000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V235000; Date: Jun. 3, 2010
A short circuit could occur inside the sliding door, overheating the latch, possibly resulting in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Braun Town & Country; 2009 Braun Town & Country; 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan; 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: Chrysler Group Llc
Affected Units:: 284,655
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Chrysler's recall campaign number is k14. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 15, 2010
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