Illustration1992 DODGE CARAVAN CUSTOMER STATES THAT NO LETTER REGARDING RECALL ON BRAKES WAS SENT. CUSTOMER ALSO PAID TO HAVE CAR FIXED AND IT TOOK 3 DEALERSHIPS TO GET THE PROBLEM FIXED RIGHT**CC *JB
1992 Dodge Caravan
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Caravan years
Owner complaints for the 1992 Dodge Caravan are substantially higher than the model-year median of 182.
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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 261 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Seat Belts. Review the 175 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 110 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
48 crash reports13 fire reports31 injury reports
What owners actually said
913 reportsTL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT KNEW THERE WAS A RECALL, AND THE BRAKES WERE NOT OPERATING NORMALLY. THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. THE DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS UNTIL THE CONTACT PAID A FEE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE HYDRAULIC PUMP AND PISTO…
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TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT KNEW THERE WAS A RECALL, AND THE BRAKES WERE NOT OPERATING NORMALLY. THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. THE DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS UNTIL THE CONTACT PAID A FEE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE HYDRAULIC PUMP AND PISTON ASSEMBLY AND A BLEEDING THE BRAKE LINE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED DAIMLER CHRYSLER AND THEY STATED THE CONTACT SHOULD BE REIMBURSED. AFTER PERFORMING THE REPAIRS THE MECHANIC STATED THEY DIDN'T HONOR THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THE HYDRAULIC UNIT FAILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 142,000. THE MECHANIC AND SERVICE ADVISER REQUESTED THE CONTACT LEAVE THE PROPERTY AFTER HE ADVISED THEM THAT THE REPAIR WASN'T COMPLETE AND CONFIRMED WITH THEM THE INITIALS LISTED ON THE PARTS TO BE REPLACED WERE STILL ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACTS INVOICE STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE REPLACED. *AK
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE COUPLING BOLT FRACTURED ON THE STEERING WHEEL. A NHTSA RECALL, #92V015000 WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE CONCERNING STEERING: WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR HOWEVER, THE RECALL DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT OFFER A SECOND REPAIR UNDER THE RECALL.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE LEAKED BRAKE FLUID, REQUIRING EXTREME FORCE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO NOTIFIED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL #96V099000 WHICH PERTAINS TO THE ANTILOCK SERVICE BRAKES. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ABS PUMP AND MOTOR ASSEMB…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE LEAKED BRAKE FLUID, REQUIRING EXTREME FORCE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO NOTIFIED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL #96V099000 WHICH PERTAINS TO THE ANTILOCK SERVICE BRAKES. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ABS PUMP AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY, WHICH TEMPORARILY CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES FAILED AGAIN WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE SERVICE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIRS DUE TO A LACK OF PARTS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR 2 MONTHS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, WHO WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE. UPDATED 10/31/2006 - THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED FOR O-RING LEAK. *NM
THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BRIDGESTONE DUELER APT LT195-75-14 BELT SEPARATED AND RIPPED OFF THE TIRE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE REAR BUMPER AND SHATTERING THE RIGHT REAR TAIL LIGHT. *JB
DT: THE CONTACT TOOK THE CAR TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS FOR THE ABS SEVERAL TIMES AND IT NEVER HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REPAIRED. THE ABS BRAKES DID NOT STOP VEHICLE QUICKLY ENOUGH. WHEN THE PUMP WORKED IT PUMPED FLUID OUT ONTO THE GROUND. THE DEALER WORKED ON VEHICLE 1-2 MONTHS AGO. THEY REPLACED A PRESSURE PUMP, BUT WERE WAITIN…
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DT: THE CONTACT TOOK THE CAR TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS FOR THE ABS SEVERAL TIMES AND IT NEVER HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REPAIRED. THE ABS BRAKES DID NOT STOP VEHICLE QUICKLY ENOUGH. WHEN THE PUMP WORKED IT PUMPED FLUID OUT ONTO THE GROUND. THE DEALER WORKED ON VEHICLE 1-2 MONTHS AGO. THEY REPLACED A PRESSURE PUMP, BUT WERE WAITING ON THE REST OF THE PARTS TO FIX THE CAR. . THE MANUFACTURER TOLD THE CONTACT IT WOULD BE ANOTHER 2-4 MONTHS BEFORE THE PARTS CAME IN. THE CONSUMER CITED RECALL 96V099000 ON THE BRAKES A LONG TIME AGO. HE TOOK THE CAR TO DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS, AND THEY TOLD HIM THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR.*AK
DT: CONSUMER BOUGHT USED DODGE CARAVAN WITH 108, 000 MILES. CURRENTLY, VEHICLE HAS 112, 000 MILES. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, AND DEALER FOUND THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT/ABS PUMP MOTOR WERE FAULTY. BOTH COMPONENTS WERE REPLACED UNDER RECALL 685, ON MAY 5, 2002, VEHICLE HAD 88, 199 MILES ON IT. THEY REPLACED FAILED COMPONEN…
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DT: CONSUMER BOUGHT USED DODGE CARAVAN WITH 108, 000 MILES. CURRENTLY, VEHICLE HAS 112, 000 MILES. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, AND DEALER FOUND THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT/ABS PUMP MOTOR WERE FAULTY. BOTH COMPONENTS WERE REPLACED UNDER RECALL 685, ON MAY 5, 2002, VEHICLE HAD 88, 199 MILES ON IT. THEY REPLACED FAILED COMPONENTS WITH REBUILT EQUIPMENT. HOWEVE, VEHICLE WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID, AND THE PEDAL WAS STIFF. WHILE DRIVING THROUGH CHARLOTTE NORTH CAROLINA BRAKES WENT OUT. ON ABOUT JULY 7, 2005. FRIEND AT DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT THE CONTROL UNIT FOR ABS WAS ABOUT $2000. CONSUMER HAS NOT YET BEEN ABLE TO FIX VEHICLE DUE TO EXCESSIVE COST. CONSUMER HAS BEEN TOLD THAT THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT WA SLEAKING AND CAUSING THE PROBLEM. *AK
1992 DODGE CARAVAN WITH BENDIX 10 ABS, RECENTLY PURCHASED FROM PRIVATE PARTY. 11/16/04 TOOK VEHICLE TO SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF MAROONE DODGE; ABS WARNING LIGHT ON, FLUID BEING EJECTED FROM BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR. *JBWAS ADVISED THAT A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED ON PROBLEM BUT NOT PERFORMED. LEFT VEHICLE FOR RECALL SERVICE. 11/30/0…
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1992 DODGE CARAVAN WITH BENDIX 10 ABS, RECENTLY PURCHASED FROM PRIVATE PARTY. 11/16/04 TOOK VEHICLE TO SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF MAROONE DODGE; ABS WARNING LIGHT ON, FLUID BEING EJECTED FROM BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR. *JBWAS ADVISED THAT A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED ON PROBLEM BUT NOT PERFORMED. LEFT VEHICLE FOR RECALL SERVICE. 11/30/04 I WAS TOLD THE VEHICLE WAS READY AND WENT TO THE DEALER. I WAS TOLD I HAD TO PAY THE BILL OF $1,108.67 BEFORE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, WHICH I DID. I HAVE THE PARTS REPLACED. AS I DROVE THE VEHICLE AWAY, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS STILL ON. I DROVE THE VEHICLE 122 MILES RUNNING SOME ERRANDS AND HOME. AS I NEARED HOME THE BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY AND THE BRAKE FLUID WAS EJECTED FROM THE RESERVOIR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT MOVED SINCE. 12/10/04 WROTE A DETAILED COMPLAINT, ADDRESSED TO DAIMLER/CHRYSLER WITH A COPY TO MAROONE. 1/7/05 RECEIVED RESPONSE FROM D/C, DATED 1/3/05, STATING PROBLEM MUST BE RESOLVED WITH DEALER. HAVE NEVER RECEIVED ANY RESPONSE FROM DEALER, MAROONE. 1/31/05 CONTACTED THE CREDIT CARD COMPANY THAT HANDLED THE TRANSACTION AND PLACED THE TRANSACTION IN DISPUTE. 2/1/05 FILED COMPLAINTS WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL, AND STATE OF FLORIDA. SUBSEQUENTLY LEARNED THAT THIS DEFECT APPARENTLY CANNOT BE REPAIRED; THAT NHTSA HAS INVESTIGATED THIS PROBLEM. *JB
THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS ON IN THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER IS INFORMED BY THE OWNER'S MANUAL THAT THE AIR BAG MAY NOT FUNCTION IN AN ACCIDENT. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY OWNER.*AK
WHILE STARTING VEHICLE IGNITION WAS LOCKED IN PLACE. CONSUMER STARTED THE VEHICLE IN PARK, AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING VEHICLE ACCELERATED. AS A RESULT, IT COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. IT WAS TOTALED. *AK
Official recalls
999V189000 · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages
Jul 16, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE LEFT HAND WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT DRIVE ARM WAS NOT MECHANICALLY STAKED TO THE PIVOT SHAFT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW THE DRIVE ARM TO DISENGAGE FROM THE SHAFT LEADING TO A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY WOULD BE IMPAIRED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT HAND SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT ASSEMBLY.
97V148000 · Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
Sep 9, 1997
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS. COVERS ON THE SOLID STALK MOUNTED SEAT BELT BUCKLES CAN BECOME DISLODGED CAUSING THE RELEASE BUTTON TO STICK INSIDE THE COVER. THE BUCKLE WOULD THEN BE ONLY PARTIALLY LATCHED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COVER RETAINING CLIP TO THE STALK MOUNTED BUCKLE COVER TO PREVENT DISLOCATION OF THE BUCKLE COVER.
97V149000 · Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Sep 9, 1997
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS. THE CENTER REAR SEAT, RIGHT OUTBOARD SIDE, SAFETY BELT ANCHOR HOOK CAN BECOME UNATTACHED FROM THE BODY ANCHOR POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ANCHOR HOOK RETAINING CLIP WITH A REVISED PROFILE CLIP AND A COVER PLATE.
97V079000 · Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
May 16, 1997
THE BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE STRUT TO THE BODY AND THE REAR LIFTGATE CAN ACCUMULATE FATIGUE DAMAGE IF THREE FACTORS COMBINE. IF THE BOLT IS LOOSE, THE GAS STRUT IS OVER-PRESSURIZED, AND THE FREQUENCY OF OPENING AND CLOSING CYCLES IS HIGHER THAN FOR THE AVERAGE CUSTOMER, THE BOLT CAN FAIL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR IF THE BOLTS BREAK ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO FALL SUDDENLY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR LOOSE FASTENERS, IF THE FASTENERS ARE LOOSE, THE STRUT (AND INTEGRAL BOLTS) WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE BOLT SHOWS EVIDENCE OF TORQUE, THE BOLT WILL BE REMOVED, LARGER WASHERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING WASHER AND THE BOLT WILL BE REINSTALLED AND HAND TIGHTENED TO THE TARGET TORQUED.
96V229000 · Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
Nov 18, 1996
THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE STEERING WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN, LOSS OF CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL FOR ARMATURE CRACKS IN THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT AREA. ANY STEERING WHEELS SHOWING CRACKS WILL BE REPLACED. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL HAVE A REINFORCEMENT PLATE INSTALLED TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION IN THE EVENT CRACKING OCCURS.
96V099000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
Jun 13, 1996
THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS WILL ALSO BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.
92V147000 · Fuel System, Gasoline
Oct 14, 1992
FUEL TANK FLANGES WERE NOT BENT AS REQUIRED TO ALLOW THE SPECIFIED CLEARANCE FOR THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAPS AND FUEL LINES AT THE TANK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE UNBENT FLANGES TO THE FUEL TANK WILL DAMAGE THEMOUNTING STRAPS AND/OR FUEL LINES. THE DAMAGED MOUNTING STRAPS MAY BREAK CAUSINGTHE TANK TO DROP AND THE DAMAGED FUEL LINE WILL LEAK FUEL. IN EITHER CASE A FIRECOULD RESULT IF THE SPILLED FUEL IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE.
Remedy: REPAIR THE FLANGE BY BENDING TO THE CORRECT ANGLE; REPLACE DAMAGED FUEL LINES AND MOUNTING STRAPS.
92V015000 · Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
Feb 14, 1992
THE ZINC PLATING OPERATION PERFORMED ON THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLING BOLT CAUSED HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT AND BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FRACTURES OF THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLINGBOLT RESULT IN A LACK OF COUPLING LOAD ON THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL.
Remedy: REPLACE THE ZINC PLATED BOLT WITH A PHOSPHATE PLATED BOLT.
91V170000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
Oct 4, 1991
THE BRAKE PEDAL PAD ATTACHMENT TO THE PEDAL ARM MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STRENGTH DUE TO MISLOCATION OF WELDS, AND COULD BREAK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FAILURE OF THE PEDAL PAD TO PEDAL ARM ATTACHMENT RESULTSIN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE INADEQUATE BRAKE PEDALS WITH PROPERLY MANUFACTURED PEDALS.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
14EA97020 · Front Windshield Wiper
Opened Sep 30, 1997 · Closed Jul 27, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility
ALLEGED FAILURES OF WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEMS
EA97005 · Safety Belt Anchorage Failures
Opened Apr 10, 1997 · Closed Dec 23, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:front:anchorage
There is no summary currently available
PE97013 · Windshield Wiper Failure
Opened Apr 2, 1997 · Closed Sep 30, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility
ALLEGED WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL WHILE IN USE
DP97001 · Windshield Wiper Failure
Opened Mar 12, 1997 · Closed Apr 2, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility
CFAS PETITIONED THE AGENCY TO CONDUCT A DEFECT INVESTIGATION ON WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE ON 1989 AND LATER CHRYSLER MODELS WHICH SHOULD INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SPIRIT/ACCLAIM: DYNASTY/NEW YORKER/LANDAU; LANCE/LEBARON; SHADOW/SUNDANCE; CARAVAN/VOYAGER.HOWEVER, BASED ON ODI'S COMPLAINT RECORDS, ONLY CERTAIN MINIVANS WILL BE INVESTIGATED
EA96027 · Alleged Rear Liftgate Support Failure
Opened Oct 31, 1996 · Closed May 16, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
THE RETAINER BOLT OF THE REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT CYLINDERS MAY SHEAR RESULTING IN SUDDEN COLLAPSE OF THE REAR HATCH DOOR.
PE96035 · Alleged Rear Liftgate Support Failure
Opened May 6, 1996 · Closed Oct 31, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
THE RETAINER BOLT OF THE REAR LIFT GATE SUPPORT CYLINDERS MAY SHEER RESULTING IN THE SUDDEN COLLAPSE OF THE REAR HATCH DOOR.
PE96008 · Safety Blt Latch Operation
Opened Jan 25, 1996 · Closed Jun 28, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
There is no summary currently available
EA95029 · Steering Wheel Separation
Opened Sep 26, 1995 · Closed Nov 13, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
AFTER AN EXTENSIVE INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS, CHRYSLER HAS IDENTIFIED THE DEFECT AS A FATIGUE FAILURE, ORIGINATION IN THE HEAT AFFECTED REGION OF THE PROJECTION WELDS OF THE STEERING WHEEL HUB TO STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE ATTACHMENT.THE HUB IS THE PORTION OF THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY THAT CONNECTS IT TO THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT AND IS ATTACHED TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY BY 4 WELDS.IF CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE HEAT AFFECTED REGION OF THE WELDS AND PROPAGATE THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE TO EACH OF THE WELDS, THE STEERING WHEEL CAN SEPARATE FROM THE HUB.THIS IS A SLOW PROGRESSIVE FAILURE WHICH NORMALLY OCCURS AT HIGH MILEAGE.IN SOME CASES COMPLAINANTS HAVE REPORTED A LOOSENESS OR WOBBLING OF THE STEERING WHEEL PRIOR TO SEPARATION.TO REMEDY THIS DEFECT, CHRYSLER WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEELS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES FOR CRACKS IN THE HUB AREA.IF ANY CRACKS ARE FOUND, THE STEERING WHEEL WILL BE REPLACED.ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL HAVE REINFORCING PLATES INSTALLED WHICH WOULD PREVENT A STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION SHOULD CRACKING OCCUR.
EA94028 · Abs Braking System Fails
Opened Jul 29, 1994 · Closed Jun 24, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
PE94024 · Abs Braking System Fails
Opened Mar 7, 1994 · Closed Jul 29, 1994
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
EA94005 · Liftgate Latches
Opened Jan 31, 1994 · Closed Oct 25, 1995
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
LIFTGATE LATCHES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE FAILED IN LOW AND MODERATE SPEED IMPACTS RESULTING IN OCCUPANT EJECTIONS, INJURIES, AND FATALITIES.THERE ARE TWO FAILURE MODES ASSOCIATED WITH LATCH FAILURE: FORK BOLT-DETENT LEVER BYPASS, AND INERTIAL UNLATCHING.NHTSA ANALYSES OF CHRYSLER AND PEER MINIVANS TOOK THE FORM OF STATIC AND DYNAMIC CRASH TESTING, ENGINEERING EVALUATIONS, COMPLAINT AND FIELD ANALYSES, AND REAL WORLD DATA ANALYSES.A TECHNICAL REPORT DISCUSSING THESE ANALYSES CAN BE FOUND IN THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS TECHNICAL REPORT IN THE PUBLIC VIEWING FILE.CHRYSLER HAS ADVISED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LATCHES ON ALL THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THE CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN WILL CONSIST OF NOTIFICATION LETTERS TO ALL OWNERS; FREE REPLACEMENT OF ALL LATCHES WITH STRONGER, SAFER LATCHES REGARDLESS OF THE AGE OF THE MINIVANS; NATIONAL ADVERTISING TO PROMOTE CUSTOMER AWARENESS OF THE CAMPAIGN; QUARTERLY REPORTS REGARDING CAMPAIGN COMPLETION RATES; AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL MEASURES TO ENSURE A HIGH COMPLETION RATE, ABOVE AND BEYOND THE ACTIONS THAT NORMALLY WOULD BE TAKEN IN A FORMAL SAFETY RECALL.THESE INCLUDE FOLLOW UP WRITTEN AND TELEPHONIC NOTIFICATIONS TO OWNERS WHO DO NOT BRING THEIR VEHICLES IN FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION.NHTSA FIRMLY BELIEVES THAT THE CRASH PERFORMANCE OF THE LATCHES ON THESE MINIVANS RAISES SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS, AND THAT THE CAMPAIGN ADDRESSES THESE CONCERNS.THE CHRYSLER CORRECTIVE ACTION WILL INCREASE THE STRENGTH OF THE LIFTGATE LATCHES AND DECREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INERTIAL UNLATCHING, THEREBY REDUCING THE RISK OF CRASH-RELATED OPENINGS OF THE LIFTGATE AND POSSIBLE OCCUPANT EJECTION THROUGH THE LIFTGATE OPENING.OWNERS OF CHRYSLER MINIVANS WILL GET A STRONGER, SAFER LATCH FREE OF CHARGE AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE TIME, WITHOUT THE NEED FOR FURTHER TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION AND COMPLEX AND TIME-CONSUMING LITIGATION WITH AN UNCERTAIN OUTCOME.BASED ON THE ABOVE, ODI IS CLOSING THIS INVESTIGATION.
PE93084 · Rear Hatch Latch Failure
Opened Sep 30, 1993 · Closed Jan 31, 1994
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
There is no summary currently available
EA92033 · Rear Window Shattering
Opened Oct 9, 1992 · Closed Apr 29, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility
There is no summary currently available
PE92053 · Window Shattering
Opened Jun 8, 1992 · Closed Oct 9, 1992
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility
There is no summary currently available