NHTSA recall 04V531000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 04V531000 |
| Manufacturer's number | D48 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Reported | 2004-11-02 |
| Owners notified | 2005-01-31 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. |
| Units potentially affected | 238000 |
What is 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.
What can happen
THIS COULD RESULT IN A SPEAKER FIRE.
The 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.
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).
| 2001 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY | Built 2001-04-27 to 2002-07-31. |
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| 2002 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY | Built 2001-04-27 to 2002-07-31. |
| 2001 CHRYSLER VOYAGER | Built 2001-04-27 to 2002-07-31. |
| 2002 CHRYSLER VOYAGER | Built 2001-04-27 to 2002-07-31. |
| 2001 DODGE CARAVAN | Built 2001-04-27 to 2002-07-31. |
| 2002 DODGE CARAVAN | Built 2001-04-27 to 2002-07-31. |
| 2001 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN | Built 2001-04-27 to 2002-07-31. |
| 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN | Built 2001-04-27 to 2002-07-31. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Investigated as PE04049
This recall followed 1 NHTSA investigation. An investigation is NHTSA looking into a possible defect. It is not a finding that a defect exists, and it does not say that any one vehicle is affected.
| PE04049 | Preliminary evaluation, opened 2004-07-07, closed 2004-11-05. SPEAKER FIRE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. |
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From NHTSA's investigation file, as of 2026-10-19. The JSON has NHTSA's summary of each.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| R2118796A | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling. |
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| 3100619 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. |
| 23-015-20 | 2020-05-26. Service bulletin. Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19 |
| 08-049-20 | 2020-05-26. Service bulletin. Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary. |
| 31-005-19 | 2019-12-16. Service bulletin. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. |
| 31-003-19 | 2019-12-16. Service bulletin. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts. |
| 9002828 | 2018-06-11. Service bulletin. Part Description: Insulator in Lever Assembly - Valve Body - Trans Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement lease order 68253099AA. Note: Insulator color is not relevant for service |
| 23104 | 2018-03-13. Service bulletin. 05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 12 September, 2016. |
| 23137 | 2018-03-13. Service bulletin. Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part numbers: 1ZA04DX9AE, 1ZA05DX9AE. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Replacement part can be obtained by reordering the same part number. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 12 September, 2016. |
| Volume 2, Issue | 2018-02-21. Service bulletin. Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.