NHTSA Campaign 04V531000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.
NHTSA campaign 04V531000 covers 7 vehicles and concerns the equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- Notes
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL 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).
Reported February 11, 2004
Vehicles covered by 04V531000 (7)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 04V531000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.