Recall 10V235000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR INSIDE THE SLIDING DOOR, OVERHEATING THE LATCH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | BRAUN | TOWN & COUNTRY |
| 2008 | DODGE | GRAND CARAVAN |
| 2009 | BRAUN | TOWN & COUNTRY |
| 2009 | DODGE | GRAND CARAVAN |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.