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2003 DODGE Vehicles
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| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
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| CHILD SEAT:LATCH CONNECTOR |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
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| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
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| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS |
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| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP |
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| STRUCTURE |
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| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
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| WHEELS |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS |
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| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE |
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| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT |
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| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
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| TIRES |
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| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
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| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM |
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| AIR BAGS |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| EQUIPMENT |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
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| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL |
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| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL |
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| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER |
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| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS |
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| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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| OTHER |
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| STEERING |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
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| STEERING:RACK AND PINION |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
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| SUSPENSION |
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| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
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| SUSPENSION:FRONT |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
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| STEERING:RACK AND PINION |
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| SUSPENSION |
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| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
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| STEERING:RACK AND PINION |
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| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
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| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
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| STEERING |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
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| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER |
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| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
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| SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY |
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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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| AIR BAGS |
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| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS |
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| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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| STRUCTURE |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
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| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
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| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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| SUSPENSION |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
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| STEERING |
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| EQUIPMENT |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
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| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR |
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| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID |
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| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
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| STEERING:RACK AND PINION |
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| STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE |
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| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP |
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| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| STRUCTURE |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
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| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE |
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| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP |
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| STEERING |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
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| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING |
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| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) |
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| SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
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| PARKING BRAKE |
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| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
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| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
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| SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
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| POWER TRAIN |
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| OTHER |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS |
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| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
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| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
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| TIRES |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
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| STEERING |
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| SEATS |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:DRUM |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
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| AIR BAGS |
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| SEATS |
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| SEATS |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| STEERING:RACK AND PINION |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH |
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| AIR BAGS |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
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| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER |
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| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT |
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| SUSPENSION |
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| TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
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| WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY |
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| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
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| SEAT BELTS:REAR |
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| POWER TRAIN |
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| SEAT BELTS |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH |
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 Fuel Efficiency Ratings for
2003 DODGE: CARAVAN Vehicles
Data provided by U.S. Department of Energy and the EPA |
| Model | Displacement | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | City MPG | Highway MPG |
| CARAVAN 2WD |
2.4 |
4 |
Auto(L4) |
F |
21 |
27 |
| CARAVAN 2WD |
3.3 |
6 |
Auto(L4) |
F |
13 |
17 |
| CARAVAN 2WD |
3.3 |
6 |
Auto(L4) |
F |
19 |
26 |
| CARAVAN 2WD |
3.8 |
6 |
Auto(L4) |
F |
18 |
25 |
| CARAVAN AWD |
3.8 |
6 |
Auto(L4) |
4 |
17 |
23 |
Recall Information for
2003 DODGE: CARAVAN Vehicles
Data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) |
| Recalled Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Description of Defect | CERTAIN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, MODELS WIX FILTER PART NUMBERS 33576, 33577, 33734; NAPA FILTER PART NUMBERS 3576, 3577, 3734; AND CARQUEST FILTER PART NUMBERS 86576, 86577, 86734 USED ON 1996-2000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, DODGE CARAVAN, AND PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VEHICLES, CAN CAUSE THE FUEL LINES TO LEAK. |
| Consequences of Defect | A POSSIBLE FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE. |
| Corrective Action | WIX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. NOTE: THIS DOES NOT INVOLVE ANY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP. NOR ANY DAILMERCHRYSLER DEALERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WIX AT 704-864-6711. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER, AND DODGE CARAVAN MINIVANSOR ANY OTHER PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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| Recalled Component | STRUCTURE |
| Description of Defect | CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT. |
| Consequences of Defect | THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-6096. |
| Notes | CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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| Recalled Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Description of Defect | AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 17, 2002, AND JANUARY 20, 2003, SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES LISTED ABOVE. THE FILTER MAY EXPERIENCE MALFUNCTION OF THE QUICK CONNECTOR EITHER BLOCKING FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE OR CAUSING A FUEL LEAK. THIS DOES NOT INVOLVE ANY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP. NOR ANY DAILMERCHRYSLER DEALERS. |
| Consequences of Defect | IF THIS CONDITION OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE ENGINE COULD STALL. ALSO, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THE FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. |
| Corrective Action | AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS FOR 1995-2000 SHORT WHEELBASE CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER AND DODGE CARAVAN MINIVANS PART NO. 18232 AND DATE CODE 0237, 0249, OR 0252. REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS FOR 1995-2000 LONG WHEELBASE CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER AND DODGE CARAVAN MINIVANS PART NO. 18230 AND DATE CODE 0237, 0249, 0251, OR 0304. REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS FOR 2001-2004 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER AND DODGE CARAVAN MINIVANS PART NO. 28871 AND DATE CODE 0249. THESE PART NUMBERS AND DATE CODES APPEAR ON THE GOLD-TONE FILTER. DISTRIBUTORS AND RETAILERS WILL BE NOTIFIED TO ISOLATE AND RETURN AFFECTED INVENTORY. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THE FUEL FILTER SERVICED ON ONE OF THE APPLICABLE VEHICLES AFTER SEPTEMBER 17, 2002 SHOULD RETURN THEIR VEHICLE TO THE SERVICE FACILITY TO BE INSPECTED TO SEE IF THE FUEL FILTER THAT WAS INSTALLED IS ONE THAT IS INVOLVED IN THE RECALL. IF SO, THE OWNERS SHOULD HAVE THE FILTER REPLACED. TO RECEIVE A FULL REFUND PLUS THE COST OF POSTAGE, OWNERS SHOULD CUT THE CONNECTORS FROM THE HOSES, RINSE THE CONNECTORS AND RETURN THEM TOGETHER WITH PROOF OF THE AMOUNT PAID FOR THE REPLACEMENT PART AND LABOR, TO INTERCONTINENTAL AT INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS, INC., P.O. BOX 861, MAHWAH, NJ 07430, ATTN: FUEL FILTER RECALL. INTERCONTINENTAL WILL MAIL A FULL REFUND TO THE OWNER. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER, AND DODGE CARAVAN MINIVANSOR ANY OTHER PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.CONSUMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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| Recalled Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
| Description of Defect | ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3.3 OR 3.8L V-6 ENGINE, THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE MAY SPLIT AND CAUSE A FLUID LEAK. |
| Consequences of Defect | POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. |
| Notes | RECALL NO. D37.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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| Recalled Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
| Description of Defect | ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3.3 OR 3.8L V-6 ENGINE, THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE MAY SPLIT AND CAUSE A FLUID LEAK. |
| Consequences of Defect | POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. |
| Notes | RECALL NO. D37.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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| Recalled Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Description of Defect | CERTAIN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, MODELS WIX FILTER PART NUMBERS 33576, 33577, 33734; NAPA FILTER PART NUMBERS 3576, 3577, 3734; AND CARQUEST FILTER PART NUMBERS 86576, 86577, 86734 USED ON 1996-2000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, DODGE CARAVAN, AND PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VEHICLES, CAN CAUSE THE FUEL LINES TO LEAK. |
| Consequences of Defect | A POSSIBLE FIRE CAN OCCUR IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE. |
| Corrective Action | WIX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. NOTE: THIS DOES NOT INVOLVE ANY PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP. NOR ANY DAILMERCHRYSLER DEALERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WIX AT 704-864-6711. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER, AND DODGE CARAVAN MINIVANSOR ANY OTHER PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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| Recalled Component | STRUCTURE |
| Description of Defect | CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT. |
| Consequences of Defect | THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-6096. |
| Notes | CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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| Recalled Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Description of Defect | CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK. |
| Consequences of Defect | LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective Action | AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AC DELCO, AIMCO, CARQUEST, AND BENDIX BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON DAIMLERCHRYSLER OR FORD VEHICLES.CUSTOMERS MAY 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. |
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| Recalled Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK |
| Description of Defect | ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) LATCH MAY NOT ENGAGE THE STRIKER ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO OPEN WHILE DRIVING. |
| Consequences of Defect | IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN UNBELTED PASSENGER COULD BE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER LIFTGATE CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 26, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. |
| Notes | DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. E06. CUSTOMERS 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. |
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