Recall 10V235000: Sliding Door Wiring Harness

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Chrysler/Town & Country 2008-2009

Dodge/Grand Caravan 2008-2009

MANUFACTURER: Chrysler Group LLC

MFR'S REPORT DATE: June 01, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V235000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Electrical System: Wiring

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 284831

SUMMARY:
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country passenger vehicles manufactured from February through September 2007. Some of the vehicles may have been built with an improperly routed wire harness that may have a condition where the lower sliding door hinge bracket can make contact and wear through the wire insulation.

CONSEQUENCE:
A short circuit could occur inside the sliding door, overheating the latch, possibly resulting in a fire.

REMEDY:
Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during June 2010. Owners may contact Chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.

NOTES:
Chrysler's recall campaign number is K14. Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.