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.
Safety risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN A SPEAKER FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
681,000
Reported to NHTSA
2004-08-05
Owners notified
2004-09-27
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Safety risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Air bags
13
28,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
11
28,000 mi
Electrical system
10
43,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module
9
40,000 mi
Service brakes
9
28,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission
8
55,725 mi
Air bags: frontal
5
40,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
5
64,900 mi
Tires
4
70,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
3
35,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
3
7,091 mi
Equipment
2
110,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
2
65,000 mi
Seat belts
2
73,000 mi
Steering
2
36,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
2
4,000 mi
Suspension
2
35,000 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar
2
51,000 mi
Suspension: rear
2
21,280 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
2
—
Child seat
1
—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine
1
9,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights
1
44,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights
1
56,100 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
1
60,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages
1
66,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
1
86,543 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
1
—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
1
121,642 mi
Power train: axle assembly
1
48,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage
1
—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
1
—
Seat belts: front: retractor
1
—
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices
1
—
Seat belts: rear/other
1
—
Seats: front assembly: recliner
1
—
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler
1
—
Seats: mid/rear assembly
1
125,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads
1
—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
1
—
Steering: rack and pinion
1
57,500 mi
Structure
1
110,000 mi
Structure: body
1
5 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate
1
—
Structure: body: hood
1
—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut
1
36,000 mi
Unknown or other
1
—
The 2001 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2003 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.