Grand Caravan V6-3.8L (2009)
Technical Service Bulletin # J01
Date: 090310
Recall - Electrical Connector Fire Hazard
March 2009
Dealer Service Instructions for:
Safety Recall J01
Electrical Connector
Effective immediately all repairs on involved vehicles are to be performed according to this recall. Rapid Response Transmittal (RRT) 09-002 is no
longer applicable for vehicles involved in this recall. Those vehicles that have already had this repair performed, as determined by our warranty records,
have been excluded from this recall.
Models
2009 (RT) Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles not equipped with Blind Spot Detection System (sales code XAN) and/or Park Assist System (sales
code XAA) and built at Windsor Assembly Plant ("R" in the 11th VIN Position) from May 8, 2008 through December 16, 2008 (MDH 050802
through 121604) or St Louis Assembly Plant ("B" in the 11th VIN Position) through November 27, 2008 (MDH 102708).
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Federal law requires you to complete this recall service on these vehicles
before retail delivery. Dealers should also consider this requirement to apply to used vehicle inventory and should perform this recall on vehicles in
for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.
Subject
An electrical connector located behind the rear fascia on about 6,100 of the above vehicles may develop an electrical short circuit. This can cause the
connector to melt and/or catch on fire.
Repair
The 12 volt power wire in the electrical connector must be removed and sealed with heat shrink and a 10 amp fuse in the Totally Integrated Power
Module (TIPM) must be checked and replaced if necessary.
