Recent 2004 CARAVAN Recalls

• Recall #08E048000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
• Recall #08E039000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
• Recall #07E104000 - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
• Recall #06E022000 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
• Recall #04V386000 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
• Recall #03E053000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
• Recall #03E045000 - EQUIPMENT

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 2004 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 2004 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 »

• VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Recall for 2004 DODGE CARAVAN

  • Recall Announced DECEMBER 11 2007
  • NHTSA Reference #07E104000
  • Number Affected 1,657

  Summary: Certain curved tempered replacement glass manufactured by hangzhou safety glass ltd and supplied to safelite by auto temp Inc., identified as dot-430, and sold for use on certain domestic and foreign vehicles may not break into small pieces as expected of tempered glass and fails to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 205, "Glazing Materials."

  Consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant(s) may be seriously injured by shattered glass.

  Fix: Safelite will notify its retail customers and replace the glass free of charge. Retail customers can contact safelite toll free at 1-888-843-2906. Safelite will notify its wholesale customers and reimburse wholesale customers for current inventory and at a specified rate for replacing their customer's glass. Wholesale customers can contact safelite's wholesale division, service autoglass toll free at 1-888-246-6298. The recall began on January 15, 2008.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E104000 »

• SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Recall for 2004 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 »

• STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS Recall for 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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 »