Recent 2002 CARAVAN Recalls

• Recall #08E048000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
• Recall #08E039000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
• Recall #06E022000 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
• Recall #04V531000 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
• Recall #04V386000 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
• Recall #03E053000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
• Recall #03E045000 - EQUIPMENT
• Recall #03V094000 - STRUCTURE
• Recall #01V310000 - CHILD SEAT

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 2002 DODGE CARAVAN

  • Recall Announced AUGUST 08 2008
  • NHTSA Reference #08E048000
  • Number Affected 11,534

  Summary: Eagle eyes is recalling 11,534 headlamp assemblies, P/nos. CS090-B001L and CS090-B001R, sold for use as replacement equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the lower beam photometry requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment."

  Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Eagle eyes will notify owners and offer replacement headlamps free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2008. Owners may contact Eagle eyes at 1-800-568-1098.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08E048000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 2002 DODGE CARAVAN

  • Recall Announced JUNE 10 2008
  • NHTSA Reference #08E039000
  • Number Affected 2,520

  Summary: Maxzone is recalling 2,520 headlight assemblies, depo brand, P/nos. 3341103L-as and 334-1103R-as sold for use as aftermarket equipment for 2001-2007 Dodge Caravan passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

  Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Maxzone will notify owners and offer reimbursement for any noncompliant headlights. The recall began on June 16, 2008. Owners may contact maxzone at the following locations: 1-888-286-1188 (wa, or, ca, id, nv, az, mt, wy, ut, co, ks, nm, ok, tx, ar, la, ak, hi) 1-877-253-8930 (me, nh, vt, ma, ct, ri, ny, NJ, pa, md, de, wv, va) 1-800-859-4755 (nc, SC, ga, fl, tn, al, ms) 1-866-783-6858 (nd, sd, ne, mn, ia, mo, wi, il, mi, in, oh, ky).

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08E039000 »

• SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Recall for 2002 DODGE CARAVAN

  • Recall Announced MARCH 13 2006
  • NHTSA Reference #06E022000
  • Number Affected 7,440

  Summary: Certain aftermarket brake hydraulic master cylinders sold as replacement brake cylinders for certain Ford, DaimlerChrysler, and Jeep passenger vehicles. These brake cylinders were sold under the brand names of Napa, raybestos, aimco, ac delco, Carquest, bendix, and wagner. Only products that were manufactured from July 27, 2005 through January 17, 2006 (date codes 0529 through 0602) are subject to this recall. When subject to very cold temperatures, an internal seal in the master cylinder could lose flexibility and may cause brake fluid to leak.

  Consequence: Loss of brake fluid can lead to a decrease in brake line pressure and an increase in stopping distance, which can result in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Affinia (brake parts, Inc.) will replace the subject brake hydraulic master cylinders free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2006. Owners can contact affina group customer service at 1-800-323-0354.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E022000 »

• EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. Recall for 2002 DODGE CARAVAN

  • Recall Announced NOVEMBER 02 2004
  • NHTSA Reference #04V531000
  • Number Affected 238,000

  Summary: On certain mini vans, condensation from the instrument panel air conditioning ducts may drop through vent holes in the top of the radio and result in a short circuit that subsequently sends direct current to the rear speakers.

  Consequence: This could result in a speaker fire.

  Fix: Dealers will add a special tape to the top of the radio to prevent the potential of water intrusion. The recall began on January 31, 2005. Owners should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04V531000 »

• STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS Recall for 2002 DODGE CARAVAN

  • Recall Announced AUGUST 05 2004
  • NHTSA Reference #04V386000
  • Number Affected 681,000

  Summary: On certain minivans equipped with 3.3 or 3.8L V-6 engine, the upper power steering cooler hose may split and cause a fluid leak.

  Consequence: Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an under hood fire.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the upper power steering cooler hose. This recall began on September 27, 2004. Owners should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04V386000 »

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Recall for 2002 DODGE CARAVAN

  • Recall Announced OCTOBER 24 2003
  • NHTSA Reference #03E053000
  • Number Affected 68,563

  Summary: Certain aftermarket replacement fuel filters, models Wix filter part numbers 33576, 33577, 33734; Napa filter part numbers 3576, 3577, 3734; and Carquest filter part numbers 86576, 86577, 86734 used on 1996-2000 DaimlerChrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan, and Plymouth Voyager vehicles, can cause the fuel lines to leak.

  Consequence: A possible fire can occur in the presence of an ignition source.

  Fix: Wix will notify its customers and replace the fuel filters free of charge. Note: This does not involve any products manufactured by the DaimlerChrysler Corp. Nor any DaimlerChrysler dealers. Owner notification is expected to begin during November 2003. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Wix at 704-864-6711.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03E053000 »

• EQUIPMENT Recall for 2002 DODGE CARAVAN

  • Recall Announced SEPTEMBER 26 2003
  • NHTSA Reference #03E045000
  • Number Affected 45,870

  Summary: Aftermarket replacement fuel filters manufactured between September 17, 2002, and January 20, 2003, sold under the brand names listed above. The filter may experience malfunction of the quick connector either blocking fuel flow to the engine or causing a fuel leak. This does not involve any products manufactured by the DaimlerChrysler Corp. Nor any DaimlerChrysler dealers.

  Consequence: If this condition occurred while the vehicle is in motion, the engine could stall. Also, in the presence of an ignition source, the fuel leak could result in a vehicle fire.

  Fix: Aftermarket replacement fuel filters for 1995-2000 short wheelbase Chrysler Town & Country, Plymouth Voyager and Dodge Caravan minivans part no. 18232 and date code 0237, 0249, or 0252. Replacement fuel filters for 1995-2000 long wheelbase Chrysler Town & Country, Plymouth Voyager and Dodge Caravan minivans part no. 18230 and date code 0237, 0249, 0251, or 0304. Replacement fuel filters for 2001-2004 Chrysler Town & Country, Plymouth Voyager and Dodge Caravan minivans part no. 28871 and date code 0249. These part numbers and date codes appear on the gold-tone filter. Distributors and retailers will be notified to isolate and return affected inventory. Owners who have had the fuel filter serviced on one of the applicable vehicles after September 17, 2002 should return their vehicle to the service facility to be inspected to see if the fuel filter that was installed is one that is involved in the recall. If so, the owners should have the filter replaced. To receive a full refund plus the cost of postage, owners should cut the connectors from the hoses, rinse the connectors and return them together with proof of the amount paid for the replacement part and labor, to Intercontinental at Intercontinental auto parts, Inc., P. O. box 861, Mahwah, NJ 07430, attn: Fuel filter recall. Intercontinental will mail a full refund to the owner.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03E045000 »

• STRUCTURE Recall for 2002 DODGE CARAVAN

  • Recall Announced MARCH 07 2003
  • NHTSA Reference #03V094000
  • Number Affected 3,674

  Summary: Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with Southern Comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, Inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.

  Consequence: This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began March 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Southern Comfort at 1-800-745-6096.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03V094000 »

• CHILD SEAT Recall for 2002 DODGE CARAVAN

  • Recall Announced OCTOBER 04 2001
  • NHTSA Reference #01V310000
  • Number Affected 52,649

  Summary: Vehicle description: Certain mini vans fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems." The owner manuals supplied with these vehicles do not indicate which seating positions are equipped with tether anchorages and child restraint anchorage systems as required by the standard.

  Consequence: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.

  Fix: Owners will be provided with the necessary child restraint system information. Owner notification is expected to begin October 8, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free information within a reasonable time should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #01V310000 »