Chrysler Town & Country
EPA MPG:
19 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
19 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 7 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 7 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 7 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 7 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system.
The 2008 Chrysler Town & Country has been recalled 7 times by NHTSA.
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The 2008 Chrysler Town & Country has been recalled 7 times by NHTSA.
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2008 Minivans & 3-Row SUVs Reliability
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POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
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Engine Minor
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Engine Cooling
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Engine Electrical
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Transmission Major
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Transmission Minor
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Drive System
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Fuel System/Emissions
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Exhaust
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Suspension/Steering
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Brakes
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Climate System
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Electrical Accessories
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Body Hardware
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Paint/Trim
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Noises/Leaks
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In-car Electronics
NA
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NA
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Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
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2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
2010
2011*
2012
2013
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2017
2018
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2021
2022
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2024
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Powertrain
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2001*
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2002
NA
2003
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2004
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2008*
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2009
NA
2010
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Engine Major
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
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2004
NA
2005
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2006
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2007
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2008*
NA
2009
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2011*
NA
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2021
2022
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Engine Minor
2000
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2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
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2004
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2008*
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2009
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2010
2011*
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2015
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2019
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2021
2022
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Engine Cooling
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2001*
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2002
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2003
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2004
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2008*
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2009
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2010
2011*
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2015
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2019
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2021
2022
2023
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Engine Electrical
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
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NA
2012
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2021
2022
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2024
2025
Transmission Major
2000
NA
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NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
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2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011*
NA
2012
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2019
2020
2021
2022
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2024
2025
Transmission Minor
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011*
NA
2012
2013
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2015
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2017
2018
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2020
2021
2022
2023
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2025
Drive System
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
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2010
2011*
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2012
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2020
2021
2022
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2024
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Fuel System/Emissions
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011*
NA
2012
2013
2014
2015
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2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Exhaust
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
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NA
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Suspension/Steering
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
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2010
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NA
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2015
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2021
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Brakes
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NA
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2002
NA
2003
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2004
NA
2005
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2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
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2010
2011*
NA
2012
2013
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2015
2016
2017
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2020
2021
2022
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Climate System
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011*
NA
2012
2013
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2016
2017
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2020
2021
2022
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Build Quality
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
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NA
2012
2013
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2020
2021
2022
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Electrical Accessories
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011*
NA
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
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2024
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Body Hardware
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
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2010
2011*
NA
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Paint/Trim
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
NA
2010
2011*
NA
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Noises/Leaks
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
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2010
2011*
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2012
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2015
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2021
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In-car Electronics
2000
NA
2001*
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008*
NA
2009
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2010
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2012
2013
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2015
2016
2017
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2020
2021
2022
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2024
2025
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability
information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for
about 380,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2025 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential
trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes,
to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
AIR BAGS, STEERING
Jul 07, 2020
Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Summary:
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
What should you do:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
20V396000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
925239
AIR BAGS
Jan 29, 2016
If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Additionally, the air bags may inadvertently deploy, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary:
FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured December 31, 2007, to August 31, 2008, 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured June 18, 2007, to August 31, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
What should you do:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S07.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
16V047000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
110482
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 26, 2014
If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Summary:
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
What should you do:
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
14V373000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
722705
SUSPENSION
Feb 11, 2014
Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.
Summary:
Freedom Motors Inc., (Freedom Motors) of Savaria Vehicle Group (formerly The Liberty Motor Company) is recalling one model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan and certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country wheelchair accessible vehicles modified by The Liberty Motor Company from February 2008 through January 2011. Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.
What should you do:
Freedom Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected axles, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2014. Owners can contact Freedom Motors at 1-800-561-9600. Freedom Motors' number for this recall is ENGF0216-3.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
14V055000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
130
AIR BAGS, EQUIPMENT
Aug 03, 2011
AN INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN FRONT OF THE DEPLOYING AIRBAG AND/OR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Summary:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER, TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 24, 2007, THROUGH JULY 30, 2008. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONER (HVAC) CONDENSATE LEAK FROM THE HVAC DRAIN GROMMET ONTO THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL (ORC) MODULE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE ILLUMINATION OF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND A POTENTIAL INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WITHOUT WARNING.
What should you do:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED AIR BAG MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
For more information:
CHRYSLER SAFETY RECALL NO. L01.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
11V394000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
298949
EQUIPMENT
Dec 08, 2010
AN INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN FRONT OF THE DEPLOYING AIRBAG AND/OR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Summary:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WATER LEAK At THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONER (HVAC) DRAIN GROMMET WHICH CAN LEAD TO ILLUMINATION OF AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND A POTENTIAL INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
What should you do:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HVAC DRAIN GROMMET FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
For more information:
CHRYSLER SAFETY DEFECT REPORT K25. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
10V611000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
299635
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 11, 2009
A BRAKE FLUID LEAK COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH.
Summary:
ELDORADO NATIONAL IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 AMERIVAN MOBILITY VEHICLES BUILT ON CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN PLATFORMS VEHICLES. THE REAR BRAKE LINES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED AND NOT SECURED PROPERLY DURING THE ALTERATION. IF NOT ROUTED AND SECURED PROPERLY, THE BRAKE LINES COULD RUB AGAINST THE VEHICLE CAUSING A BRAKE FLUID LEAK.
What should you do:
ELDORADO NATIONAL AMERIVAN DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND IF THE BRAKE LINES WERE IMPROPERLY ROUTED THEY WILL BE CORRECTLY REINSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ELDORADO NATIONAL AT 1-800-955-9086. THESE MINIVANS HAVE BEEN ALTERED INTO WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES BY ELDORADO. THIS RECALL IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED BY CHRYSLER GROUP LLC AND WILL NOT BE PERFORMED AT NO COST BY DODGE OR CHRYSLER DEALERS UNLESS THEY ARE ALSO AN ELDORADO NATIONAL DEALER.
For more information:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
09V351000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
82
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