2005 Chrysler Town & Country Touring
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Standard Features
The 2005 Chrysler Town and Country trims return completely redesigned on a new platform, including the Base, LX, Touring, and Limited models. The Base and LX models are powered by a 3.3L 180 horsepower V6 engine, which is paired to a four-speed automatic transmission. The Touring and Limited models are powered by 3.8L 215 horsepower V6 engine also paired to four speed automatic transmission. New features include "Stow N Go seats" for the 2nd and 3rd row seats, as well as 2nd and 3rd row seat side air bags. Touring and Limited models feature power driver and passenger-side sliding doors, an eight-way power driver seat, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with touch controls.
| FUEL ECONOMY | CITY / HIGHWAY |
| 3.8 Liter Engine: V6 | |
| 4 Speed Automatic w/Overdrive Transmission | 16 / 23 |
| Depreciation | $10,796 |
| Financing | $3,305 |
| Insurance | $6,754 |
| State Fees | $324 |
| Fuel | $9,089 |
| Maintenance (Detailed Breakdown) | $1,864 |
| Repair | $863 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | None |
| Hybrid Tax Credit | None |
| Total 5-Year Ownership Costs | $32,996 |
| INTELLICHOICE VALUE RATING | |
| Vehicle Class | Minivan |
| Total 5-Year Ownership Costs | $32,996 |
| 5-Year Cost of Ownership for Similar Vehicles | $34,888 |
| Difference in Cost of Ownership | -$1,892 |
| Overall Value Rating: This Vehicle | Excellent |
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| specifications and dimensions | |||
| Manufacturer Code | RSYP53 | ||
| Wheelbase | 119.3" | ||
| Overall Length | 200.5" | ||
| Curb Weight | 4,340 lbs | ||
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 5,600 lbs | ||
| Seating Capacity (Std/Max) | 7/7 | ||
| Payload Capacity | N/R | ||
| Towing Capacity | 3,800 lbs | ||
| Final Assembly Location | N/R | ||
| powertrain | |||
| mfr code |
description | invoice | retail |
| Engines | |||
EGH
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3.8 Liter Engine: V6 | STD | |
| Transmissions | |||
| DGL
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4 Speed Automatic w/Overdrive Transmission | STD | |
| ABBREVIATION KEY | |||
| Grp | Not available for individual purchase | Ret | Suggested retail price |
| Std | Standard equipment for this model | Dlr | Dealer installed |
| Opt | Optional equipment | N/C | No charge |
| N/R | Status not provided by manufacturer | N/A | Not available |
| Pkg | Available as part of option package | PIO | Port Installed Option |
| SAFETY FEATURES | |
| ABS Brakes | STD |
| Driver Air Bag | STD |
| Passenger Air Bag | STD |
| Side Air Bag(s) | Opt |
| CHILD SAFETY FEATURES | |
| Passenger Air Bag Cutoff Capability | N/R |
| Child Safety Locks | STD |
| Integrated Safety Seats | N/A |
| CRASH TEST DATA | |
| NHTSA Side Impact Rating - Front |   |
| NHTSA Side Impact Rating - Rear | |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test - Driver | |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test - Passenger | |
| IIHS Crashworthiness Rating | N/R |
| ABBREVIATION KEY | |||
| Grp | Not available for individual purchase | Ret | Suggested retail price |
| Std | Standard equipment for this model | Dlr | Dealer installed |
| Opt | Optional equipment | N/C | No charge |
| N/R | Status not provided by manufacturer | N/A | Not available |
| Pkg | Available as part of option package | PIO | Port Installed Option |
| Body | |
| Door, Power Sliding RH | |
| Doors, Dual Power Sliding | |
| Brakes | |
| Brakes, Power 4 Wheel Disc with 4 Wheel ABS | |
| Convenience | |
| Air Conditioning, Tri-Zone F&R Manual | |
| Air Conditioning, Tri-Zone Manual | |
| Cargo Net | |
| Door Locks, Power | |
| Entry System, Illuminated Keyless Remote Control | |
| Garage Door Opener | |
| Headlamp Control, Automatic-Off | |
| Heater, Auxiliary Rear | |
| Heater, Rear | |
| Liftgate Release, Power | |
| Navigation System, DVD-Based GPS | |
| Power Outlets, F&R | |
| Speed Control | |
| Steering Wheel, Tilt | |
| Trip Computer, Mini | |
| Windows, Power | |
| Drive | |
| Drivetrain, FWD | |
| Engine | |
| Engine: V6, 3.8 Liter |
| Engineering | |
| 5600-lb GVWR | |
| Alternator, 160-Amp | |
| Axle Ratio, 3.43 | |
| Battery, 500-cca | |
| Fuel Tank, 20.0 Gal Cap | |
| Traction Control | |
| Exterior | |
| Moldings, Body Side | |
| Roof Rails | |
| Roof Rails w/Crossbars | |
| Interior | |
| Console, Floor w/Storage | |
| Console, Overhead | |
| Console, Overhead w/Trip Computer | |
| Floor Mats, F&R | |
| Steering Wheel, Leather-Wrapped | |
| Storage Bin, Underseat Locking | |
| Lighting | |
| Light, Overhead Ashtray/Cup Holder | |
| Lights, Flood, Liftgate & Reading | |
| Mirrors | |
| Mirrors, Dual Heated Power & Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity | |
| Package | |
| Popular Equipment Group II Package Includes: Tri-Zone F&R Manual Air Conditioning Rear Heater 160-Amp Alternator Overhead w/Trip Computer Console Garage Door Opener Overhead Ashtray/Cup Holder Light AM/FM Stereo w/CD Radio Cassette Radio CD Changer Controls Roof Rails |
| Quick Order Pkg (See Std Equipment Listing.) | |
| Safety | |
| Defroster, Rear Window | |
| Restraint System, Dual Front & LH Knee Air Bag | |
| Tire Pressure Monitor | |
| W/S Wipers, Variable Intermittent | |
| Wiper/Washer, Intermittent Rear Window | |
| Seats | |
| Seat Adjuster, Power Driver's | |
| Seat Trim, Cloth | |
| Seating, 7-Passenger Quad Includes (4) Bucket w/(1) 3-Passenger Split Folding Rear Bench Seats | |
| Seats, (4) Bucket w/(1) 3-Passenger Split Folding Rear Bench | |
| Seats: (2) Center Bucket & (1) 3-Passenger Split Folding Rear | |
| Seats: (2) Front Bucket | |
| Sound | |
| CD Changer Controls | |
| CD/DVD Changer, 6-Disc in Dash | |
| Radio, AM/FM Stereo w/CD & Cassette | |
| Radio, AM/FM w/CD & Cassette (This Option is Coded RBR Before 3-29-04 & RAZ After 3-29-04.) Requires Popular Equipment Group II | |
| Radio, Cassette | |
| Steering | |
| Steering, Power | |
| Suspension | |
| Stabilizer Bar, Front | |
| Tires | |
| Spare Tire, Limited Use | |
| Tires, (4) P215/65R16 LBL | |
| Towing | |
| Towing Cap, 3800-lb Max (When Properly Equipped) | |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission, 4 Speed Automatic w/Overdrive |
| Wheels | |
| Wheels, Aluminum Includes (4) P215/65R16 LBL Tires | |
| The manufacturer of this model requires you to purchase one of the following available option packages. |
| mfr code |
description | invoice | retail |
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Quick Order Pkg (See Std Equipment Listing.) | Std | |
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Quick Order Pkg, Signature Series
Not available with Leather Interior Group Requires Atlantic Pearlcoat Blue or Linen Pearlcoat Metallic Gold or Midnight Pearlcoat Blue or Bright Metallic Silver or Stone White Requires Dark/Graystone Khaki Power Driver's Seat Adjuster Rear Video System 6-Disc CD Changer DVD Heated Front Seats Driver's Lumbar Seat Adjuster Luxury F&R Floor Mats Rear Video System Two-Tone Leather Surfaced Bucket Seats AM/FM Stereo w/CD Radio GPS Navigation System Power Moon Roof Dual Power Front Adjusters Seats |
$3,269 | $3,715 |
| mfr code | description | invoice | retail |
| 77G | Appearance Group (Pricing not yet available.) Rear Air Deflector Running Boards Rear Splash Guards | N/A | N/A |
| Leather Interior Group Not available with Signature Series Quick Order Pkg Tri-Zone Automatic F&R Air Conditioning Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning Overhead w/Trip Computer Console Driver's Lumbar Seat Adjuster Leather Surfaced Bucket Seats Dual Power Seat Adjusters Heated Front Seats | $1,848 | $2,100 |
| Luxury Group Not available with Power Moon Roof Requires Quick Order Pkg Requires Leather Interior Group | $1,949 | $2,215 | |
| Luxury Group Requires Power Moon Roof Requires Quick Order Pkg Requires Leather Interior Group | $1,808 | $2,055 | |
| Luxury Group Requires Signature Series Quick Order Pkg Requires Tri-Zone Automatic F&R Air Conditioning | $1,808 | $2,055 | |
| 29P | Quick Order Pkg, Signature Series Not available with Leather Interior Group Requires Atlantic Pearlcoat Blue or Linen Pearlcoat Metallic Gold or Midnight Pearlcoat Blue or Bright Metallic Silver or Stone White Requires Dark/Graystone Khaki Power Driver's Seat Adjuster Rear Video System 6-Disc CD Changer DVD Heated Front Seats Driver's Lumbar Seat Adjuster Luxury F&R Floor Mats Rear Video System Two-Tone Leather Surfaced Bucket Seats AM/FM Stereo w/CD Radio GPS Navigation System Power Moon Roof Dual Power Front Adjusters Seats | $3,269 | $3,715 |
| 77K | Storage Group (Contents Not Yet Available.) | N/C | |
| Trailer Tow Prep Group 160-Amp Alternator H.D. Engine Cooling H.D. Radiator HD Transmission Cooling Automatic Leveling System Suspension Trailer Wiring Harness 600-cca Battery | $528 | $600 |
| The Options shown here are shown for your reference and were available on the vehicle as a new car. To determine a current value for this model, select the Used Car Valuation link below. |
| mfr code | description | invoice | retail |
| Convenience | |||
| Air Conditioning, Tri-Zone Automatic | Pkg | ||
| HAH | Air Conditioning, Tri-Zone Automatic F&R Requires Signature Series Quick Order Pkg Includes Rear Heater | $330 | $375 |
| RSP | Communication System, UConnect Requires Luxury Group | $242 | $275 |
| RSP | Communication System, UConnect Not available with Luxury Group Not available with Sirius Feature Radio Equipment | $317 | $360 |
| DVD | Pkg | ||
| GPS Navigation System | Pkg | ||
| Headphones, (2) Wireless | Grp | ||
| Monitor | Grp | ||
| Remote Control | Grp | ||
| XRV | Video System, Rear Not available with Luxury Group | $1,072 | $1,150 |
| XRV | Video System, Rear Requires Luxury Group | $871 | $990 |
| Engineering | |||
| Battery, 600-cca | Pkg | ||
| Cooling, H.D. Engine | Pkg | ||
| Cooling, HD Transmission | Pkg | ||
| NHK | Heater, Engine Block | $31 | $35 |
| Radiator, H.D. | Pkg | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Air Deflector, Rear | Pkg | ||
| Cladding, Lower Body Side | Pkg | ||
| GWA | Moon Roof, Power (Deletes Overhead Rail System When in Combo w/Video System-XRV.) Not available with Luxury Group Not available with Restraint System,* F&R Head Curtain Air Bag | $788 | $895 |
| Overhead Rail System | Grp | ||
| Running Boards | Pkg | ||
| Splash Guards, Rear | Pkg | ||
| Exterior Color | |||
| PXR | Black, Brilliant Crystal Pearlcoat Requires Medium Slate Gray or Dark/Graystone Khaki | N/C | |
| PRJ | Blue, Atlantic Pearlcoat Requires Dark/Graystone Khaki Requires Signature Series Quick Order Pkg | $132 | $150 |
| PBE | Blue, Butane Pearlcoat Not available with Dark/Graystone Khaki Requires Medium Slate Gray | N/C | |
| PB8 | Blue, Midnight Pearlcoat Requires Medium Slate Gray or Dark/Graystone Khaki | N/C | |
| PYG | Gold, Linen Pearlcoat Metallic Not available with Medium Slate Gray Requires Dark/Graystone Khaki | $132 | $150 |
| PPK | Magnesium, Pearlcoat Requires Medium Slate Gray or Dark/Graystone Khaki | N/C | |
| PRH | Red, Inferno Crystal Pearlcoat Requires Medium Slate Gray or Dark/Graystone Khaki | $198 | $225 |
| PS2 | Silver, Bright Metallic Not available with Dark/Graystone Khaki Requires Medium Slate Gray | N/C | |
| PW1 | White, Stone Requires Medium Slate Gray or Dark/Graystone Khaki | N/C | |
| Interior | |||
| CVV | Console, Removable Center | $172 | $195 |
| Floor Mats, Luxury F&R | Pkg | ||
| Interior Color | |||
| **D5 | Gray, Medium Slate (First Two Characters Refer to Seats.) Not available with Linen Pearlcoat Metallic Gold Requires Brilliant Crystal Pearlcoat Black or Butane Pearlcoat Blue or Midnight Pearlcoat Blue or Atlantic Pearlcoat Blue or Pearlcoat Magnesium or Inferno Crystal Pearlcoat Red or Bright Metallic Silver or Stone White | N/C | |
| **J1 | Khaki, Dark/Graystone, Light (First Two Characters Refer to Seats.) Not available with Bright Metallic Silver Not available with Butane Pearlcoat Blue Requires Brilliant Crystal Pearlcoat Black or Midnight Pearlcoat Blue or Linen Pearlcoat Metallic Gold or Atlantic Pearlcoat Blue or Pearlcoat Magnesium or Inferno Crystal Pearlcoat Red or Stone White | N/C | |
| Lighting | |||
| Lights, Fog | Pkg | ||
| Mandatory | |||
| NAS | Emission Equipment, 50-State | N/C | |
| Mirrors | |||
| Mirrors, Automatic Day/Night | Pkg | ||
| Note | |||
| 1-yr of Service | Grp | ||
| Other | |||
| Alarm System | Pkg | ||
| Safety | |||
| Parking Sensors Rear | Pkg | ||
| XAP | Pedals, Power Adjustable | $172 | $195 |
| CJ5 | Restraint System,* F&R Head Curtain Air Bag ([*NOTE:] Net Prices Shown Include Discounts of $9.00 Invoice & $10.00 Retail on LX & Touring w/QOP-29K. A Discount is Not Available on Touring w/QOP-29P. Discounts are Not Available on Base.) Requires Quick Order Pkg | $523 | $595 |
| CJ5 | Restraint System,* F&R Head Curtain Air Bag ([*NOTE:] Net Prices Shown Include Discounts of $9.00 Invoice & $10.00 Retail on LX & Touring w/QOP-29K. A Discount is Not Available on Touring w/QOP-29P. Discounts are Not Available on Base.) Requires Signature Series Quick Order Pkg | $532 | $605 |
| Seats | |||
| Seat Adjuster, Driver's Lumbar | Pkg | ||
| Seat Adjusters, Dual Power | Pkg | ||
| B7** | Seats, Cloth Low Back Bucket (Last Two Characters Refer to Interior Color.) | N/C | |
| Seats, Dual Power Front Adjusters | Pkg | ||
| Seats, Heated Front | Pkg | ||
| Seats, Leather Surfaced Bucket | Pkg | ||
| SL** | Seats, Leather Surfaced Low Back Bucket (Late Availability. Last Two Characters Refer to Interior Color.) Requires Leather Interior Group | N/C | |
| RL** | Seats, Leather Surfaced Two-Tone Bucket (N/A After 12-10-04. Last Two Characters Refer to Interior Color.) Requires Signature Series Quick Order Pkg Includes Driver's Lumbar Seat Adjuster Includes Dual Power Seat Adjusters | N/C | |
| Seats, Two-Tone Leather Surfaced Bucket | Pkg | ||
| Sound | |||
| CD Changer, 6-Disc | Pkg | ||
| RDV | Radio Equipment, 6-Disc CD/DVD Changer in Dash Not available with AM/FM Stereo w/6-Disc CD Changer Radio Requires Rear Video System | $488 | $555 |
| RSB | Radio Equipment, Sirius Feature (Req's Extra Cost Customer Paid Subscription After Initial Complimentary Term.) Not available with UConnect Communication System Includes 1-yr of Service | $172 | $195 |
| RBQ | Radio, AM/FM Stereo w/6-Disc CD Changer (Deletes Radio Equipment-RDV & Radio-RB1 on Touring w/QOP-29P.) Requires Quick Order Pkg | $176 | $200 |
| RBQ | Radio, AM/FM Stereo w/6-Disc CD Changer (Deletes Radio Equipment-RDV & Radio-RB1 on Touring w/QOP-29P.) Requires Signature Series Quick Order Pkg | $-1,954 | $-2,220 |
| RB1 | Radio, AM/FM Stereo w/CD (Late Availability.) Requires Luxury Group Includes DVD-Based GPS Navigation System Includes 6-Disc in Dash CD/DVD Changer | $1,258 | $1,430 |
| Speakers, Infinity | Pkg | ||
| Special Fees/Credits/Options | |||
| Additional Freight Charges, Hawaii (Req'd in HI.) | $50 | $50 | |
| YEP | Manufacturer's Statement of Origin | N/C | |
| State Surcharge: CA (Cost Will Be Automatically Included in Dealer Invoice Model Price. Req'd in CA, CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, TX & VT.) | $385 | N/A | |
| State Surcharge: CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, TX or VT (Cost Will Be Automatically Included in Dealer Invoice Model Price. Req'd in CA, CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, TX & VT.) | $305 | N/A | |
| Suspension | |||
| Suspension, Automatic Leveling System | Pkg | ||
| Towing | |||
| Wiring Harness, Trailer | Pkg | ||
| ABBREVIATION KEY | |||
| Grp | Not available for individual purchase | Ret | Suggested retail price |
| Std | Standard equipment for this model | Dlr | Dealer installed |
| Opt | Optional equipment | N/C | No charge |
| N/R | Status not provided by manufacturer | N/A | Not available |
| Pkg | Available as part of option package | PIO | Port Installed Option |
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| Package Components | |
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| Quick Order Pkg (Mfr. Code: 29K) |
| Quick Order Pkg, Signature Series (Mfr. Code: 29P) |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Manufacturer Recall Number
Model Affected
TOWN AND COUNTRY
Units Affected
3,200
Defect
AFTER PERFORMING THE NCAP TEST, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITHOUT THE AVAILABLE STOW N GO SEATING OPTION, THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED.
Consequences
AS A RESULT, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.
Corrective Action
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES AND ANY SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE STAKE WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes
OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Manufacturer Recall Number
Model Affected
TOWN AND COUNTRY
Units Affected
268,800
Defect
ON CERTAIN VANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ARMATURE SHAFT MAY BREAK.
Consequences
DURING CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, LOSS OF FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPING CAPABILITY COULD OCCUR, AND THE DRIVER'S VISION COULD BE OBSCURED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective Action
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2006, TO DODGE DURANGO OWNERS. MINIVAN OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes
OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Manufacturer Recall Number
Model Affected
TOWN AND COUNTRY
Units Affected
7,440
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
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
OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturer Recall Number
Model Affected
TOWN AND COUNTRY
Units Affected
270,958
Defect
CERTAIN MINIVANS ARE BEING RECALLED THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE 27 STATES PLUS THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA THAT USE GREATER AMOUNTS OF SALT FOR WINTER ROAD DEICING. THE UP-FRONT (UF) AIR BAG SENSORS THAT CONTAIN BRASS BUSHINGS INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES MAY CORRODE AND CRACK ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE SENSOR. THESE SENSORS PROVIDE ENHANCED AIR BAG PERFORMANCE IN CERTAIN TYPES OF FRONTAL CRASHES.
Consequences
IN ONE OF THESE CRASHES, WITH ONE OR BOTH OF THE VEHICLE'S UF SENSORS INOPERATIVE, THE OCCUPANTS WILL NOT BENEFIT FROM THE ENHANCED AIR BAG PROTECTION THAT THESE SENSORS WOULD PROVIDE.
Corrective Action
FOR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THE RECALL STATES, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL UF AIR BAG SENSORS WITH ONES WITH GREATER CORROSION RESISTANCE. VEHICLES REGISTERED IN OTHER STATES WILL OBTAIN A LIFETIME FREE REPLACEMENT OF ANY UF SENSOR THAT FAILS. THE CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON JULY 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes
OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER.
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Manufacturer Recall Number
Model Affected
TOWN AND COUNTRY
Units Affected
1,657
Defect
CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."
Consequences
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.
Corrective Action
SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOMERS GLASS. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE'S WHOLESALE DIVISION, SERVICE AUTOGLASS TOLL FREE AT 1-888-246-6298. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008.
Notes
OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER.