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  Defect Investigation of Headlight Malfunction

Investigation of Headlight Malfunction

Subject: Headlight malfunction
Components covered:
  • Electrical system
  • Headlights
  • Headlights switch
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Jun. 1, 2005. It was closed on May. 2, 2006. Owner reports indicate allegations of improper headlight operation of one or both headlights. Some report intermittent outage or dimming. Many report that the condition is random; it sometimes does not repeat and lasts for a very short duration. A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted. Accordingly, this investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. The agency will monitor this issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. See summary report for additional information.
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 2001 Chrysler Town & Country
  • 2002 Chrysler Town & Country
  • 2001 Chrysler Voyager
  • 2002 Chrysler Voyager
  • 2001 Dodge Caravan
  • 2002 Dodge Caravan
  • 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan
  • 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan

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