Electrical systemRecall 14V-234 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles
Chrysler Group LLC recall 14V-234 covers 644,757 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on May 7, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q1) shows 60% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V234000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, through October 31, 2013. The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest.
The risk
An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
The fix
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 on December 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P25.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
60%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 20,841 vehicles were listed as unreachable.