Recalls: Chrysler RS Grand Voyager
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Chrysler RS Grand Voyager
2002-04 model year Chrysler RS Grand Voyager: power steering fluid leak
In November 2004, a recall was issued for model year 2002 to 2004 Chrysler RS Grand Voyager vehicles due to the upper power steering return hose potentially splitting and leaking hydraulic fluid in the engine compartment, creating a fire hazard (PRA 2004/7388).
2005-06 model year Chrysler RS Grand Voyager: wiper motor could seize
In July 2006, a recall was issued for model year 2005 to 2006 Chrysler RS Grand Voyager vehicles due to the wiper motor armature potentially seizing and braking, rendering the wiper motor inoperative and compromising the visibility in wet conditions (PRA 2006/8606).
Problems and faults: Chrysler RS Grand Voyager
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Chrysler RS Grand Voyager: difficulty re-fuelling
In September 2009, Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 14-001-09 REV A was issued for 2003-07 Chrysler RS Grand Voyager vehicles with petrol engines. For these vehicles, the owner may experience difficulties when re-fuelling or the fuel pump nozzle may shut off repeatedly during re-fuelling. For these vehicles, the TSB described a diagnosis procedure which may identify the source of the problem as:
- The fuel filler tube;
- The vapour recirculation tube;
- The fuel tank itself;
- A blockage in the EVAP canister, ESIM, clean air hose or filter; or,
- The control valve to the EVAP canister tube.
Chrysler RS Grand Voyager: brake pipes may deform during steering rack replacement
In 2008, Chrysler UK issued a ‘non-code action’ for Chrysler Grand Voyager vehicles because the brake pipes could deform during a steering rack replacement. For affected Chrysler Voyager vehicles, the brake pipes were to be inspected (NCA/2008/005).
2007 Chrysler RS Grand Voyager: front door latches may corrode
In 2013, Chrysler UK issued a ‘non-code action’ for Chrysler Grand Voyager vehicles that were manufactured from 1 August 2007 to 31 October 2007. For these Chrysler Grand Voyager vehicles, the front door latches could corrode – this could result in not being able to open the doors, including when people were in the cabin. For affected vehicles, both front door latches were to be replaced (NCA/2013/010).
Chrysler RS Grand Voyager: Problems and faults
- The engine may lose power or stall, especially at lower temperatures, requiring the throttle-position sensor to be replaced.
- A tapping noise from the engine on start-up requires updated exhaust valve swivel pads.
- The fuel gauge may give inconsistent readings but return to the correct level after about 10 minutes of driving due to a kinked hose at the leak detection pump filter.
- Knocking (or squawking) noises from the front suspension may be corrected by replacing the sway-bar links.
- The front passenger side carpet may be damp due to condensation from the air conditioning drain tube blowing back into the passenger compartment. Replacing the tube with a longer one or fitting O-ring at the drain outlet may fix the problem.
- The air conditioning compressor may fail, causing a squealing or missing drive belt. Once the air conditioning parts are replaced, the body-control computer needs to be re-programmed.
- Power steering additives containing Teflon could clog the filter in the fluid reservoir and should therefore be avoided.
- On vehicles equipped with rear HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) controls, the air conditioning and heater tubes bracket under the vehicle could corrode, enabling the tubes to leak coolant or refrigerant.
- Steering shudder at low speeds may require a fluid cooler and possibly a longer power steering hose. If the steering makes moaning or honking noises at low speeds, it may require the installation of a fluid cooler and possibly a steering gear.
- For some early models, a serpentine belt may squeal or jumps off its pulley because of water leaking from the wiper-module drain tube – this was more common in extremely cold temperatures where ice could form on the pulley.
- For some early models, debris from the road could hit and damage the air conditioning condenser and cause a leak; later models were fitted with a deflector.
- Where fitted, the power sliding sunroof may recognised a loose weather strip as an obstruction that causes it to malfunction when opening or closing; the weather strip should be replaced.
