NHTSA recall 10V235000
Electrical system › Wiring
Braun Town & Country and 1 more
Reported Jun 3, 2010284,655 vehicles affectedCHRYSLER GROUP LLCMaker’s number K14Built Feb 1, 2007 – Sep 30, 2009
The defect
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 remedy
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 1-800-853-1403.