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[New Car Quotes & Local Dealer Auto Quotes] 70,384 model year 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivans have been recalled to replace a faulty control on the rear liftgate. The liftgate latch could become stuck, not close properly and cause the liftgate to open when the vehicle is moving. There has been no reports of injuries or crashes, just rear hatches opening up at low speed.
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Swift Weblog - Chrysler Group Announces Pricing for New 2005 ...: The Chrysler Town & Country Limited -- the first and still the most luxurious minivan in the marketplace -- includes Stow 'n Go as a standard feature with second-row adjustable seats and a 60/40 split row bench with tailgate feature. The Limited sets the standard in the market for minivan elegance with a Sycamore wood and satin silver interior appearance, leather seats and ultra-suede accents, heated driver and front passenger seats, DVD-based navigation radio, Infinity® speakers, six-disc CD/DVD changer, three-zone automatic temperature control, and an electronic vehicle information system. The Limited edition features an overhead rail system with movable/removable storage bins, rear-park assist, bright roof rack, fog lamps, security alarm, 3.8-liter V-6 engine, 16-inch tires and chrome-clad wheel covers, and three-row side curtain air bags.
Swift Weblog - Survey Says Stow 'n Go Seating Will Blow Away ...: Standard wheelbase minivans include Dodge Caravan SE and Caravan SXT, while extended-wheelbase minivans include Dodge Grand Caravan SE and Grand Caravan SXT. Stow n Go will be standard on Dodge Grand Caravan SXT and optional on Grand Caravan SE. The standard-wheelbase Dodge Caravan SXT is powered by the 3.3-liter V6 engine and Dodge Caravan SE is powered by a 2.4-liter, four cylinder engine. Dodge Grand Caravan SE is powered by the 3.3-liter V6 engine and the Dodge Grand Caravan SXT is powered by a 3.8-liter V-6 engine.
Swift Weblog - Chrysler Group "Floors" Minivan Competition With ...: With Stow n Go, owners of new 2005 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans will have the ability to fold their second- and third-row seats into the floor in as little as 30 seconds with a simple, one-hand operation. Stow n Go will be standard on the companys highline long-wheelbase minivans which include the 2005 Chrysler Town & Country LX, Touring and Limited, and the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT. Stow n Go will also be available on 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SE.
Swift Weblog - Dodge Teams Up with ClubMom as Exclusive Automotive ...: Dodge will be giving away a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT with its unique storage system as part of ClubMoms At Moms Service Sweepstakes, running now through June 30. In addition to the Dodge Grand Caravan, Moms will have a chance to win $100,000 in products and services being provided by ClubMoms other partners. Moms will be automatically entered into the sweepstakes when they join ClubMom or by updating an existing ClubMom members profile between now and June 30.
Chrysler, Dodge minivans get five stars - Autoblog - www.autoblog ...: The short and long wheelbase Dodge Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country earned the highest ratings – five stars for frontal impact crash tests - from the NHTSA. Chrysler worked hard in their press release to remind us that their minivans have been on the forefront of safety. This is an interesting list: 1991- first minivan with standard driver airbag and center high-mounted brake light, 1992 – first minivan with integrated child seat, 1994 – first minivan to offer passenger-side air bag standard, 1996 – first minivan to offer driver-side sliding door, 2000 – first minivan will power-up and down liftgate, 2005 – Stow ‘n Go seating. The last few were more convenience items than safety, but all testament why the Chrysler Group still leads the minivan segment with 34 percent of the market.
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