Chrysler Recalls 2010-2014 Minivans for Vent Window Switch Fire Risk
Chrysler is recalling 2010-2014 Town and Country and Grand Caravan minivans because the vent window switch may overheat and cause a vehicle fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as Severe because the source text explicitly states that the defect may result in a vehicle fire, which constitutes a significant injury/property-damage risk under the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured between August 25, 2010, and October 31, 2013. The recall involves approximately 644,757 vehicles.
The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch located in the driver's door armrest. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent window switch with a newer version free of charge. The owner notification letter was issued and the remedy campaign launched on December 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- CHRYSLER, DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY, GRAND CARAVAN
- Brand
- CHRYSLER
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler Group LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Minivan
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 644,757
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- TOWN AND COUNTRY
- GRAND CARAVAN
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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