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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 04V531📅 Nov 3, 2004

2001–2002 Chrysler Town AND Country & 2001–2002 Chrysler Voyager + 2 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

This could result in a speaker fire.

🔧 The 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
04V531000
Manufacturer recall #
D48
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
238,000
Component
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Owner phone
1-800-853-1403
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 31, 2005
Built
Apr 27, 2001 – Jul 31, 2002
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Daimlerchryslerrecall no. D48.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 04V531 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 04V531?

2001–2002 Chrysler Town AND Country & 2001–2002 Chrysler Voyager + 2 more. 238,000 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Chrysler dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-853-1403.