Recall 14V234 covers 644,757 2010-2014 Dodge Grand Caravan and Town And Country vehicles for an overheating vent-window switch. Free repair at any franchised Dodge dealer.
Dodge is recalling 644,757 2010-2014 Grand Caravan and Town And Country vehicles because the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest can overheat. An overheated switch can result in a vehicle fire, and the dealer repair will be free once the remedy is available.
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What's wrong?
The vent window switch in the driver's door armrest is the small electrical control the driver uses to open and close the power vent windows. On 2010-2014 Dodge Grand Caravan and Town And Country vehicles, that switch sits inside the armrest trim and is part of the electrical system in the driver's door.
On affected vehicles, the switch can overheat while it is in the armrest. The recall information does not give a deeper part-level cause, so the important owner detail is the failure location: heat builds at the driver's door vent window switch instead of staying controlled inside the switch assembly. Overheating at an interior electrical switch creates a fire risk in the door area.
There is no warning sign before failure. Do not wait for a dashboard light, chime, or visible switch problem before checking whether your VIN is included.
Who's affected?
Spans the Grand Caravan and Town And Country across the 2010-2014 model years, with the electrical system listed for each year and model.
| 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan | electrical system |
|---|---|
| 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan | electrical system |
| 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan | electrical system |
| 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan | electrical system |
| 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan | electrical system |
| 2012 Chrysler Town And Country | electrical system |
| 2013 Chrysler Town And Country | electrical system |
| 2010 Chrysler Town And Country | electrical system |
| 2014 Chrysler Town And Country | electrical system |
| 2011 Chrysler Town And Country | electrical system |
| Units affected | 644,757 |
The year and model narrow the list, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific minivan is included.
What's the safety risk?
An overheated vent window switch can start a vehicle fire. If your VIN is included, contact a franchised Dodge dealer and ask when the switch replacement is available for your vehicle. Repair will be free at any franchised Dodge dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2014 Dodge Grand Caravan or Town And Country is included in this recall.
- Call Dodge customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to confirm the repair status before scheduling service.
- Contact a franchised Dodge dealer to schedule the free vent-window-switch replacement that fixes overheating in the driver's door armrest.
- Bring the owner letter issued on December 31, 2014, if you have it. If not, reference recall number 14V234 when you call.
- Avoid using the driver's door vent-window switch until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Dodge technician replaces the driver door vent window switch with a newer version. The recall remedy covers the switch replacement at no charge. The owner letter was issued and the remedy campaign launched on December 31, 2014, according to the recall repair description. Call the dealer with recall 14V234 and ask whether the replacement switch is available for your VIN before bringing the vehicle in.
Timeline
| May 7, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 31, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V234?
Recall 14V234 covers 644,757 2010-2014 Dodge Grand Caravan and Town And Country minivans with a driver's door vent window switch that can overheat. An overheated switch can result in a vehicle fire. Dodge dealers replace the switch with a newer version for free.
What should I do if my 2010-2014 Dodge Grand Caravan or Town And Country is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific minivan is included in recall 14V234. If it is, contact a franchised Dodge dealer to schedule the vent window switch replacement. Reference recall number 14V234 and Chrysler recall number P25 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 14V234, the dealer replaces the driver's door vent window switch with a newer version free of charge, including parts and labor.
What is the safety risk in recall 14V234?
The safety risk is vehicle fire. The affected driver's door vent window switch can overheat inside the armrest area. If your VIN is included, schedule the free switch replacement with a franchised Dodge dealer.
When were owners notified about recall 14V234?
Owner notification letters were issued and the remedy campaign launched on December 31, 2014. If you bought the minivan used or never received a letter, check your VIN and reference recall number 14V234 when you call the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V234000 |
|---|---|
| Dodge customer service | 1-800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V234 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V234000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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