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2011 Dodge CARAVAN
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 2

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–117 of 117, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Oct 4, 2012–Feb 22, 2013.

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This archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.

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Feb 22, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

05-002-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10216405

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Front Brake Judder And/Or Vibration This bulletin involves installing new right and left front lower control arms, brake linings and resurfacing or replacing both front brake rotors. Brake pedal pulsation, steering wheel shake and/or floor pan vibration when braking.

Source components: STEERING · SUSPENSION · WHEELS.

Source record 10216405 at NHTSA
Feb 22, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

05-002-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10140075

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Front Brake Judder And/Or Vibration This bulletin involves installing new right and left front lower control arms, brake linings and resurfacing or replacing both front brake rotors. Brake pedal pulsation, steering wheel shake and/or floor pan vibration when braking.

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES.

Source record 10140075 at NHTSA
Feb 22, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

05-002-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10138997

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Front Brake Judder And/Or Vibration This bulletin involves installing new right and left front lower control arms, brake linings and resurfacing or replacing both front brake rotors. Brake pedal pulsation, steering wheel shake and/or floor pan vibration when braking.

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR · STEERING · SUSPENSION.

Source record 10138997 at NHTSA
Feb 22, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

05-002-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10128958

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Front Brake Judder And/Or Vibration This bulletin involves installing new right and left front lower control arms, brake linings and resurfacing or replacing both front brake rotors. Brake pedal pulsation, steering wheel shake and/or floor pan vibration when braking.

Source components: STEERING · SUSPENSION · WHEELS.

Source record 10128958 at NHTSA
Feb 22, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

05-002-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10061857

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES.

Source record 10061857 at NHTSA
Feb 8, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17-003-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10216396

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Noise From Rear Of Vehicle Over Uneven Surfaces At Low Speed This bulletin involves diagnosing a noise at the rear of the vehicle and if necessary, replacing the right and left rear shocks. The customer may experience a noise from the rear of the vehicle while driving over uneven surfaces at low speed.

Source components: SUSPENSION.

Source record 10216396 at NHTSA
Feb 8, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17-003-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10140066

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Noise From Rear Of Vehicle Over Uneven Surfaces At Low Speed This bulletin involves diagnosing a noise at the rear of the vehicle and if necessary, replacing the right and left rear shocks. The customer may experience a noise from the rear of the vehicle while driving over uneven surfaces at low speed.

Source components: SUSPENSION.

Source record 10140066 at NHTSA
Feb 8, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17-003-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10138988

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Noise From Rear Of Vehicle Over Uneven Surfaces At Low Speed This bulletin involves diagnosing a noise at the rear of the vehicle and if necessary, replacing the right and left rear shocks. The customer may experience a noise from the rear of the vehicle while driving over uneven surfaces at low speed.

Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER.

Source record 10138988 at NHTSA
Feb 8, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17-003-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10128949

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Noise From Rear Of Vehicle Over Uneven Surfaces At Low Speed This bulletin involves diagnosing a noise at the rear of the vehicle and if necessary, replacing the right and left rear shocks. The customer may experience a noise from the rear of the vehicle while driving over uneven surfaces at low speed.

Source components: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER.

Source record 10128949 at NHTSA
Feb 8, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

17-003-13

NHTSA communication ID: 10062980

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: SUSPENSION:REAR.

Source record 10062980 at NHTSA
Nov 29, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

21-012-12 REV. B

NHTSA communication ID: 10216347

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Flash: Transmission Shift Quality Improvements This bulletin involves flash reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software.There may be two software packages to choose from. Both software updates will fix all symptoms/conditions listed. Refer to Service Bulletin 21-008-12 for details about the software choices. Some customers may notice any of the following: Harsh 1-3 upshift while operating in Economy (ECO) mode. Harsh 2-3 upshift while operating in normal mode.For 2012 model year, the harsh 1-3 upshift in Economy Mode and the harsh 2-3 upshift in Normal Mode was corrected in the revised software enhancements that were released in Service Bulletin 21-008-12 dated March 23, 2012. 1-2 upshift clunk following a throttle back out (2012 - 2013 model year only).In addition to correcting the previous Symptom/Conditions, the following enhancements have been made to improve the shift quality of the 62TE transmission: Shift schedule changes for the 1-2, 3-4, 4-5, and 5-6 upshifts and the 6-4P, 6-5, and 5-4 downshifts. Fifth gear torque converter lock-up/unlock improvements.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · POWER TRAIN · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER.

Source record 10216347 at NHTSA
Nov 29, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

21-012-12 REV. B

NHTSA communication ID: 10136470

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Flash: Transmission Shift Quality Improvements This bulletin involves flash reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software.There may be two software packages to choose from. Both software updates will fix all symptoms/conditions listed. Refer to Service Bulletin 21-008-12 for details about the software choices. Some customers may notice any of the following: Harsh 1-3 upshift while operating in Economy (ECO) mode. Harsh 2-3 upshift while operating in normal mode.For 2012 model year, the harsh 1-3 upshift in Economy Mode and the harsh 2-3 upshift in Normal Mode was corrected in the revised software enhancements that were released in Service Bulletin 21-008-12 dated March 23, 2012. 1-2 upshift clunk following a throttle back out (2012 - 2013 model year only).In addition to correcting the previous Symptom/Conditions, the following enhancements have been made to improve the shift quality of the 62TE transmission: Shift schedule changes for the 1-2, 3-4, 4-5, and 5-6 upshifts and the 6-4P, 6-5, and 5-4 downshifts. Fifth gear torque converter lock-up/unlock improvements.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10136470 at NHTSA
Nov 29, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

21-012-12 REV. B

NHTSA communication ID: 10128932

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Flash: Transmission Shift Quality Improvements This bulletin involves flash reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software.There may be two software packages to choose from. Both software updates will fix all symptoms/conditions listed. Refer to Service Bulletin 21-008-12 for details about the software choices. Some customers may notice any of the following: Harsh 1-3 upshift while operating in Economy (ECO) mode. Harsh 2-3 upshift while operating in normal mode.For 2012 model year, the harsh 1-3 upshift in Economy Mode and the harsh 2-3 upshift in Normal Mode was corrected in the revised software enhancements that were released in Service Bulletin 21-008-12 dated March 23, 2012. 1-2 upshift clunk following a throttle back out (2012 - 2013 model year only).In addition to correcting the previous Symptom/Conditions, the following enhancements have been made to improve the shift quality of the 62TE transmission: Shift schedule changes for the 1-2, 3-4, 4-5, and 5-6 upshifts and the 6-4P, 6-5, and 5-4 downshifts. Fifth gear torque converter lock-up/unlock improvements.

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).

Source record 10128932 at NHTSA
Nov 29, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

21-012-12REV.B

NHTSA communication ID: 10069304

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.

Source record 10069304 at NHTSA
Nov 21, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

08-053-12

NHTSA communication ID: 10136461

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Flash: RHR, RHW Or RHP Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves upgrading the software on the RHR, RHW or RHP Radio. The customer may experience one or more of the following conditions. Erratic alternate frequency switching (International only). Bluetooth phone muting during European traffic announcement (International only). Lost channel presets, home addresses, address book entries & Travel Link favorites. Not able to change default country and state then route. Unable to load .jpeg files onto hard drive to display on touch screen. Vehicle with Start/Stop feature, the screen will go black when the engine turns off at a stop. (International only). Incomplete Travel Link temperature displayed when the temperature is over 100F. Example, if the temperature is 107F the screen will display 07. (Domestic U.S. only). Cancel key inoperative after pressing the international button. iPhone4 dial not possible after second call. Missing Travel Link buttons from SAT menu (Domestic U.S. only). Devices button disabled in VES menu. Unable to route to a recent route after a map update. Remove Travel Link disclaimer popup (Domestic U.S. only). Duplicate phone numbers in popup after pressing the international button. During active call and on hold, DIAL button should be displayed (not ?TONE? button). International button not visible. Point of interest (POI) Search enhancements. When video in remote DVD player is stopped devices button wrongly labeled as DVD. Access Travel Link immediately after radio no update when staying on TL screen. iPod, track selection enhancements.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..

Source record 10136461 at NHTSA
Oct 6, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

21-012-12

NHTSA communication ID: 10069305

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.

Source record 10069305 at NHTSA
Oct 4, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

23-012-12REV.A

NHTSA communication ID: 10063786

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.

Source record 10063786 at NHTSA