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Recall 10V-235

CHRYSLER GROUP LLC recalled the 2008 to 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan: Electrical system (wiring).

At a glance

Campaign number
10V-235
Reported
June 3, 2010
Vehicles affected
284,655 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

A short circuit could occur inside the sliding door, overheating the latch, possibly resulting in a fire.

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Chrysler's recall campaign number is k14.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles