IllustrationWHILE RIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL IS HARD, AND THE ABS LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, INDICATING THAT ABS BRAKES AREN'T WORKING. *AK
1993 Dodge Caravan
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Caravan years
Owner complaints for the 1993 Dodge Caravan are substantially higher than the model-year median of 182.
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Mileage at the reported incident
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 321 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Seat Belts. Review the 114 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 101 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
68 crash reports7 fire reports56 injury reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
321 reportsI DROVE TO WORK AND EXPERIENCED NO PRESSURE ON MY BRAKES. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP MY CAR IMMEDIATELY WHEN I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDDLE. I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT. ON AUGUST 4, 1999, I TOOK THE CAR TO CRJ AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR INC. AT 1560 BRENTWOOD RD. IN BAYSHORE. UPON THEIR DIAGNOSTIC TEST, THEY CONCLUDED THAT THE ABS SYSTEM WA…
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I DROVE TO WORK AND EXPERIENCED NO PRESSURE ON MY BRAKES. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP MY CAR IMMEDIATELY WHEN I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDDLE. I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT. ON AUGUST 4, 1999, I TOOK THE CAR TO CRJ AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR INC. AT 1560 BRENTWOOD RD. IN BAYSHORE. UPON THEIR DIAGNOSTIC TEST, THEY CONCLUDED THAT THE ABS SYSTEM WAS NOT WORKING. AFTER CHECKING WITH DEALER FOR REPAIR PARTS, IT WAS CONCLUDED THAT THIS SYSTEM WAS A RECALL. I HAVE NO VEHICLE TO GO TO WORK AND DEALER REFUSE TO PROVIDE A RENTAL. THEY GAVE ME AN APPOINTMENT FOR AUGUST 16, 1999 AND STATED THEY WOULD ONLY DO REPAIRS IF INDEED IT IS THE ABS SYSTEM AND IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THE PART. AS PER THEIR COMPUTER INFORMATION, THE DEALER STATES THAT IT WAS REPAIRED IN 1996. I PURCHASED THE VAN IN 1996 AND DO NOT REMEMBER HAVING IT REPAIRED. HOWEVER, AS PER YOUR RECALL DATABASE, IF THERE WAS A REPAIR DONE, THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WAS EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100.000 MILES. I HAVE USED 94,947MILES SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. PLEASE ASSIST ME IN ANY WAY YOU CAN TO PREVENT INJURIES OR ACCIDENTS.
ABS BRAKE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF BRAKE PRESSURE. *AK
ROAD WAS WET & VEHICLE TRAVELING 50MPH WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. VEHICLE SLID AND REARENDED VEHICLE IN FRONT. AIR BAG DID NOT FILL IN PLATE, BUT JUST POPPED OUT. *AK
ABS BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY, FOLLOWED BY REDUCED BRAKING, REPAIRED UNDER RECALL, HOWEVER PROBLEM REOCCURED, REPAIRED A SECOND TIME UNDER RECALL. (96V-099)
I BELIEVE IT WAS LAST YEAR WHEN I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE ON THE ABS. I TOOK THE VAN IN AND HAD IT FIXED SUPPOSEDLY. THE ABS LIGHT WOULD GO OFF AND ON THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I TOOK THE VAN IN ONCE TO HAVE THIS CHECKED AND THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND ANY REASON FOR THIS. ON 1/8/99, I WAS PULLING OUT O…
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I BELIEVE IT WAS LAST YEAR WHEN I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE ON THE ABS. I TOOK THE VAN IN AND HAD IT FIXED SUPPOSEDLY. THE ABS LIGHT WOULD GO OFF AND ON THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I TOOK THE VAN IN ONCE TO HAVE THIS CHECKED AND THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND ANY REASON FOR THIS. ON 1/8/99, I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT WHEN I EXPERIENCED WHAT FELT LIKE A COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS NEAR ME AND I COULD REVERSE INTO A PARKING SPOT AND PUT THE GEAR INTO PARK TO STOP THE CAR. IF I HAD BEEN ON A SECONDARY ROAD OR HIGHWAY AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE THERE COULD HAVE BEEN DIASTEROUS RESULTS.
RECALL # 96V099000 CHRYSLER/BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTI-SKID SYSTEM; VAN HAS BEEN TO DEALERSHIPS 4 TIMES CONCERNING RECALL NOTICE WITHIN THE LAST YEAR AND A HALF. DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEMS. CONSUMER CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE A NUMBER OF BRAKING PROBLEMS. PARTS ARE CLEANED, BUT NOT REPLACED. DEALER DOES NOT HAVE REPLAC…
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RECALL # 96V099000 CHRYSLER/BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTI-SKID SYSTEM; VAN HAS BEEN TO DEALERSHIPS 4 TIMES CONCERNING RECALL NOTICE WITHIN THE LAST YEAR AND A HALF. DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEMS. CONSUMER CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE A NUMBER OF BRAKING PROBLEMS. PARTS ARE CLEANED, BUT NOT REPLACED. DEALER DOES NOT HAVE REPLACEMENT PARTS TO CORRECT RECALL. *AK
RECALL WORK COMPLETED ON ABS SYSTEM, HOWEVER FAILED, REPAIR OF FAILED COMPONENTS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO MILEAGE.
WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE UP NOTICED THE BRAKE LIGHT HAD COME ON, AND WENT TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, JUST TO MOVE UP A LITTLE, APPLIED FOR THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD. *AK
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP, BRAKES HAVE TO BE APPLIED THE SECOND TIME. WHILE DEFECT IS OCCURRING THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES, ABS PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, AND THE DUAL FUNCTION PRESSURE SWITCH REPLACED ONCE, ALL BY DEALER. …
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WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP, BRAKES HAVE TO BE APPLIED THE SECOND TIME. WHILE DEFECT IS OCCURRING THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES, ABS PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, AND THE DUAL FUNCTION PRESSURE SWITCH REPLACED ONCE, ALL BY DEALER. PROBLEM HAS NOT YET RETURNED. *AK *ML
Official recalls
800V305000 · Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
Oct 12, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH 2-SPOKE LUXURY WHEELS MANUFACTURED JULY 1992 THROUGH JUNE 1993; OR EQUIPPED WITH 4-SPOKE SPORT WHEELS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1992 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1993. 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 CRACKS AND ANY WHEELS WITH CRACKS WILL BE REPLACED. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL HAVE A REINFORCEMENT PLATE INSTALLED TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION IN THE EVENT CRACKING OCCURS.
99V213000 · Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge And Attachments
Sep 2, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. 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.
99V189000 · 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.
99V113000 · Air Bags
May 6, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE WIRING THAT INITIATES THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD ELECTRICALLY SHORT CIRCUIT TO GROUND. A SHORT CIRCUIT TO GROUND THAT EXISTS IMMEDIATELY AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "ON" OR "START" POSITION CAN CAUSE THE AIR BAG(S) TO INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN INJURE A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTIC CHECK. ANY SHORT CIRCUITS IDENTIFIED IN EITHER THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INITIATOR WIRE CIRCUIT WILL BE REPAIRED.
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.
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.
93V098000 · Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Jun 4, 1993
THE 15 INCH WHEELS HAVE MALFORMED LUG NUT SEAT CONFIGURATION WHICH CAUSES POOR NUT-TO-WHEEL CONTACT AND CENTERING OF THE WHEEL DURING INSTALLATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: POOR NUT-TO-WHEEL CONTACT DURING INSTALLATION CAN LEAD TOPOSSIBLE LOSS OF A WHEEL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: THE ROAD AND SPARE WHEELS WITH THE MALFORMED LUG NUT SEAT CONFIGURATION WILL BE REPLACED.
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NHTSA investigations
13DP03002 · Steering Column Separation
Opened May 7, 2003 · Closed Jul 22, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering:column
MR. LARRY A. SACKEY SUBMITTED A PETITION TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) BY LETTER DATED APRIL 18, 2003, REQUESTING THAT NHTSAFURTHER INVESTIGATE THE DEFECTIVE COLLAPSIBLE STEERING SHAFT SYSTEM ON 1987-1995 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.IN PART BECAUSE OF 49 CFR ? 30120(G), NHTSA HAS DECIDED TO LIMIT THE SCOPE OF THE PETITION VEHICLES TO 1993-1995 MODELS, EXCLUDING THE 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND 1994-1995 DODGE RAM SERIES TRUCKS THAT WERE RECALLED (93V210 & 96V230) FOR STEERING COLUMN FAILURE.IF THE ANALYSIS OF THESE VEHICLES HAD IDENTIFIED A POTENTIAL PROBLEM, THE SCOPE COULD HAVE BEEN EXPANDED IN AN INVESTIGATION.A REVIEW OF ODI'S DATA BASE SHOWS NO RECENT COMPLAINTS AND A LACK OF A COMPLAINT TREND CONCERNING THE SUBJECT ISSUE ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AS A WHOLE OR BY INDIVIDUAL MODELS.THEREFORE, THE PETITION IS DENIED.FOR DETAILS, SEE FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE VOLUME 68, NO. 130, JULY 8, 2003.
RQ00011 · Steering Wheel Separation
Opened May 1, 2000 · Closed Apr 1, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
There is no summary currently available
Additional source detail variants (2)
Steering
There is no summary currently available
Steering
There is no summary currently available
RQ99004 · Rear Liftgate Support
Opened Apr 19, 1999 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
ON MAY 7, 1997, CHRYSLER FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT TO RECALL 436,000 1992 DODGE CARAVAN/GRAND CARAVAN, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER/GRAND VOYAGER AND CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VEHICLES TO REPAIR THE LIFTGATE SUPPORTS; SAFETY RECALL 97V-079.ODI HAD INVESTIGATION THE REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT PROBLEM FOR 1991-1993 CHRYSLER MINIVANS IN PE 96-035 AND EA96-027.AT THE TIME OF CLOSING EA96-027 ON MAY 16, 1997, A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT TREND HAD NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED ON THE 1991 AND 1993 MODELS.SINCE THE CLOSING OF EA96-027, ODI HAS RECEIVED 34 COMPLAINTS OF REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT ATTACHING BOLT FAILURES, INCLUDING TEN INJURIES, ON THE SUBJECET VEHICLES.IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT A RECALL QUERY BE OPENED TO DETERMINE THE SCOPE OF LIFTGATE SUPPORT FAILURES ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.CLOSING NOTE: ON JULY 19, 1999, DAMILERCHRYSLER AGREED TO RECALL 1991, 1993, AND 1994 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES TO REMEDY REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORTS; SAFETY RECALL 99V-213.IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT RQ99-004 BE CLOSED.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
ON MAY 7, 1997, CHRYSLER FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT TO RECALL 436,000 1992 DODGE CARAVAN/GRAND CARAVAN, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER/GRAND VOYAGER AND CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VEHICLES TO REPAIR THE LIFTGATE SUPPORTS; SAFETY RECALL 97V-079.ODI HAD INVESTIGATION THE REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT PROBLEM FOR 1991-1993 CHRYSLER MINIVANS IN PE 96-035 AND EA96-027.AT THE TIME OF CLOSING EA96-027 ON MAY 16, 1997, A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT TREND HAD NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED ON THE 1991 AND 1993 MODELS.SINCE THE CLOSING OF EA96-027, ODI HAS RECEIVED 34 COMPLAINTS OF REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT ATTACHING BOLT FAILURES, INCLUDING TEN INJURIES, ON THE SUBJECET VEHICLES.IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT A RECALL QUERY BE OPENED TO DETERMINE THE SCOPE OF LIFTGATE SUPPORT FAILURES ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.CLOSING NOTE: ON JULY 19, 1999, DAMILERCHRYSLER AGREED TO RECALL 1991, 1993, AND 1994 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES TO REMEDY REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORTS; SAFETY RECALL 99V-213.IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT RQ99-004 BE CLOSED.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
ON MAY 7, 1997, CHRYSLER FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT TO RECALL 436,000 1992 DODGE CARAVAN/GRAND CARAVAN, PLYMOUTH VOYAGER/GRAND VOYAGER AND CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VEHICLES TO REPAIR THE LIFTGATE SUPPORTS; SAFETY RECALL 97V-079.ODI HAD INVESTIGATION THE REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT PROBLEM FOR 1991-1993 CHRYSLER MINIVANS IN PE 96-035 AND EA96-027.AT THE TIME OF CLOSING EA96-027 ON MAY 16, 1997, A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT TREND HAD NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED ON THE 1991 AND 1993 MODELS.SINCE THE CLOSING OF EA96-027, ODI HAS RECEIVED 34 COMPLAINTS OF REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT ATTACHING BOLT FAILURES, INCLUDING TEN INJURIES, ON THE SUBJECET VEHICLES.IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT A RECALL QUERY BE OPENED TO DETERMINE THE SCOPE OF LIFTGATE SUPPORT FAILURES ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.CLOSING NOTE: ON JULY 19, 1999, DAMILERCHRYSLER AGREED TO RECALL 1991, 1993, AND 1994 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES TO REMEDY REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORTS; SAFETY RECALL 99V-213.IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT RQ99-004 BE CLOSED.
EA97020 · 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
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.