Town & Country AWD V6-3.8L VIN L (2003)
Technical Service Bulletin # E06
Date: 050401
Recall - Power Liftgate Latch Defect
April 2005
Safety Recall E06
Power Liftgate Control Module
Effective immediately, all repairs on involved vehicles are to be performed according to this notification. Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) # 08-005-05
is being cancelled.
MODELS:
2003
(RS)
Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country
NOTE
This recall applies only to the above vehicles equipped with a power liftgate (Sales Code "JRC") built through December 19, 2002 (MDH 121900).
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer used vehicle inventory. Dealers should complete this recall service on these vehicles before retail
delivery. Dealers should also perform this recall on vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.
SUBJECT
The power liftgate latch on about 70,000 of the above vehicles may not engage the striker, allowing the liftgate to open while driving. In the event of a
crash, an unbelted passenger could be ejected from the vehicle.
REPAIR
A new power liftgate control module must be installed to ensure proper latch function.
Parts Information
Service Procedure
1.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2.
Remove the rear header trim cover by disengaging the hidden clips holding the trim cover to the rear header.
3.
Remove the liftgate sill plate by disengaging the hidden clips holding the sill plate to the liftgate opening sill.
