NHTSA recall 04V-531 (04V531000)
equipment recall reported November 2, 2004 - about 238,000 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 04V531000
- Also written as
- 04V-531
- Manufacturer number
- D48
- Reported
- November 2, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- ~238,000
- Component
- equipment
What is being recalled
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, CONDENSATION FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR CONDITIONING DUCTS MAY DROP THROUGH VENT HOLES IN THE TOP OF THE RADIO AND RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT SUBSEQUENTLY SENDS DIRECT CURRENT TO THE REAR SPEAKERS.
Why it is dangerous
THIS COULD RESULT IN A SPEAKER FIRE.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL ADD A SPECIAL TAPE TO THE TOP OF THE RADIO TO PREVENT THE POTENTIAL OF WATER INTRUSION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-531 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.