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289 reports128,185 miles · May 31, 2007
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
MY ABS SYSTEM FAILS INTERMITTENTLY, LEAVING ME WITH NO POWER BRAKES. IT WORKS FINE 98% OF THE TIME, BUT FAILS WITHOUT WARNING. IT HAS DONE THIS NUMEROUS TIMES. THE DEALER HAS ADVISED ME TO BRING IT IN 'WHEN IT IS NOT WORKING. MY REGULAR MECHANIC HAS PINPOINTED THE PROBLEM, BUT THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT ACCEPT HIS EVALUATION. IT AP…
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MY ABS SYSTEM FAILS INTERMITTENTLY, LEAVING ME WITH NO POWER BRAKES. IT WORKS FINE 98% OF THE TIME, BUT FAILS WITHOUT WARNING. IT HAS DONE THIS NUMEROUS TIMES. THE DEALER HAS ADVISED ME TO BRING IT IN 'WHEN IT IS NOT WORKING. MY REGULAR MECHANIC HAS PINPOINTED THE PROBLEM, BUT THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT ACCEPT HIS EVALUATION. IT APPEARS THAT THE PUMP FAILS TO TURN ON WHEN SIGNALED TO DO SO, AND TAPPING ON THE PUMP SEEMS TO GET IT TO WORK. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10192126
200,000 miles · Oct 20, 2006
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED FOR RECALLED FAILED BRAKE PUMP. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INOPERABLE FOR 6 MONTHS NOW, WHILE THIS PART IS ON BACKORDER. I BELIEVE I HAVE BEEN PATIENT IN THIS MATTER CONCERNING THIS ITEM. THE PARTICULAR PART IS COVERED BY A LIFETIME WARRANTY AND WAS REPLACED BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER ALSO. I THINK WITH THIS AMOUN…
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VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED FOR RECALLED FAILED BRAKE PUMP. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INOPERABLE FOR 6 MONTHS NOW, WHILE THIS PART IS ON BACKORDER. I BELIEVE I HAVE BEEN PATIENT IN THIS MATTER CONCERNING THIS ITEM. THE PARTICULAR PART IS COVERED BY A LIFETIME WARRANTY AND WAS REPLACED BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER ALSO. I THINK WITH THIS AMOUNT OF TIME, DODGE SHOULD PROVIDE SOME KIND OF REPLACEMENT VEHICLE UNTIL MY VEHICLE IS FIXED. I HAVE CONTACTED DODGE VIA EMAIL CONCERNING THE MATTER. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10171413
115,000 miles · Sep 21, 2006
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
POWER BREAKS FAILED AND ALMOST CAUSE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE PETAL WENT ROCK HARD AND WOULD NOT STOP THE VAN SAFELY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, THEY CHARGED ME $600. AND IT FAILED AGAIN WITH THE SAME RESULTS, I PARKED THE VAN AND HAVEN'T DRIVEN IT SINCE AS IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THIS NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED, I CAN'T DRIVE THE VAN AND…
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POWER BREAKS FAILED AND ALMOST CAUSE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE PETAL WENT ROCK HARD AND WOULD NOT STOP THE VAN SAFELY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, THEY CHARGED ME $600. AND IT FAILED AGAIN WITH THE SAME RESULTS, I PARKED THE VAN AND HAVEN'T DRIVEN IT SINCE AS IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THIS NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED, I CAN'T DRIVE THE VAN AND I CAN'T SELL IT. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10168912
142,660 miles · Aug 29, 2006
Air BagsSeat BeltsService Brakes, Hydraulic
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH IN REVERSE, THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS, AND EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS REQUIRED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. A SERVICE DEALER AS WELL AS A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP HAD INSPECTED THE VEHICLE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE PROBLEM WAS DETERMINED TO BE DUE TO THE ABS FAILING. THE S…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH IN REVERSE, THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS, AND EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS REQUIRED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. A SERVICE DEALER AS WELL AS A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP HAD INSPECTED THE VEHICLE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE PROBLEM WAS DETERMINED TO BE DUE TO THE ABS FAILING. THE SERVICE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL # 96V099000 WHICH PERTAINED TO THE ANTILOCK SERVICE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. UPDATED 9/20/2006 - THE SEAT BELTS, AIR BAG AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTIONED. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10166860
Mileage unknown · Aug 23, 2006
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING THE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE ON THE ABS SYSTEM IN 1993 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN . *TS ***NAR*** THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE SAT FOR AN ENTIRE WEEK WITHOUT BEING DIAGNOSED BEFORE BEING TOLD THAT THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER TO TAKE IT TO ANOTHER DEALER. NO EXPLAN…
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CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING THE DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE ON THE ABS SYSTEM IN 1993 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN . *TS ***NAR*** THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE SAT FOR AN ENTIRE WEEK WITHOUT BEING DIAGNOSED BEFORE BEING TOLD THAT THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER TO TAKE IT TO ANOTHER DEALER. NO EXPLANATION WAS GIVEN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT THE PROVIDED LITTLE ASSISTANCE. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10167978
136,972 miles · Jun 30, 2006
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2004 THE PUMP AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY WERE REPLACED AND THE PISTON. APPARENTLY THERE WAS A BRAKE LINE AND VALVE ASSEMBLY AND THAT HAD TO BE REPLACED THAT WERE NOT COVERED UNDER THE ABS RECALL AND I PAID $196.18. 3/23/06 THE BRAKES FAILED ON THIS VEHICLE AND IT WAS TOWED IN. MECHANIC SAID, "ABS SYSTEM FAILURE - ABS UNIT NEEDS TO BE …
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2004 THE PUMP AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY WERE REPLACED AND THE PISTON. APPARENTLY THERE WAS A BRAKE LINE AND VALVE ASSEMBLY AND THAT HAD TO BE REPLACED THAT WERE NOT COVERED UNDER THE ABS RECALL AND I PAID $196.18. 3/23/06 THE BRAKES FAILED ON THIS VEHICLE AND IT WAS TOWED IN. MECHANIC SAID, "ABS SYSTEM FAILURE - ABS UNIT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED." TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. DEALER DID NOT LOG THE CAR INTO THE SYSTEM FOR 3 DAYS. THE VAN WAS OUT OF SERVICE 9 DAYS. THE ACTUATOR PISTON AND PUMP/MOTOR ASSEMBLY WERE REPLACED. CHRYSLER AGREED TO PAY FOR 3 DAYS OF THE RENTAL CAR SINCE THAT WAS ALL THE CAR WAS LOGGED IN AT THE DEALER. ON 6/27/06 THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS CAME ON TOOK VAN BACK TO THE DEALER. 6/29/06 I WAS CALLED BY THE SERVICE MANAGER AND TOLD THAT THERE WAS A BENDIX SYSTEM FAILURE THAT WAS COVERED BY THE RECALL AND LIFETIME PARTS WARRANTY. THE PART WAS ORDERED BUT WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL 7/28/06. IT WAS SUGGESTED I CALL CHRYSLER AND LET THEM KNOW SINCE I AM AGAIN IN A RENTAL CAR. ON 6/30/06 I CALLED CHRYSLER AND WAS ON THE PHONE ABOUT 45 MINUTES. I TALKED WITH JACK WHO TOOK INFORMATION, SAID HE WOULD CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THE DELAY IN GETTING THE PART AND CHECK FOR THE AVAILABILITY OF A LOANER CAR AND THEN CAME BACK ON AND SAID HE WAS PUTTING ME THROUGH TO A REPRESENTATIVE WHO WOULD AUTHORIZE MY RENTAL. I WAS TRANSFERRED TO JASON. HE REVIEWED MY REQUEST AND THEN SAID NO RENTAL ASSISTANCE WOULD BE AUTHORIZED BECAUSE 1) THE DEALER LIED AND THE PART IS NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL AND, 2) THE CAR IS 13 YEARS OLD AND HAS 150,000 MILES ON IT. I ASKED IF DODGE PRODUCTS WERE ONLY TO LAST 150,000 MILES AND HE RUDELY TOLD ME THAT ALL HE COULD SUGGEST WAS THAT I CALL THE DEALERSHIP AND HIS DECISION WAS FINAL. I CALLED THE SERVICE MANAGER BACK AND TOLD HIM ABOUT MY CONVERSATION AND THE ACCUSATIONS OF THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AND HE ASSURED ME THE BENDIX SYSTEM PART WAS COVERED UNDER THE LIFETIME WARRANTY. HE SAID HE WOULD CHECK INTO IT AND CALL ME BACK. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10161141
140,000 miles · May 26, 2006
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT HARD AND THERE IS AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AT ANY SPEED. THE PROBLEM IS ONLY INTERMITTENT AT THIS TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE ACCUMULATOR, AND MULTI PRESSURE SWITCH ON THE ABS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE IS RECA…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT HARD AND THERE IS AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AT ANY SPEED. THE PROBLEM IS ONLY INTERMITTENT AT THIS TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE ACCUMULATOR, AND MULTI PRESSURE SWITCH ON THE ABS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE IS RECALL #96V099000, CONCERNING THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER THE PART WAS NOT REPLACED BECAUSE IT HAD NOT FAILED. THE CONTACT IS CONCERNED THE OTHER PARTS SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE INITIAL RECALL. THE CONTACT IS ALSO AWARE OF SEVERAL INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #10158348
159,050 miles · Jan 16, 2006
Fuel System, Gasoline
I PURCHASED A 93 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN IN 8/05. ON 8/29 I HAD TO EVACUATE KATRINA (BILOXI,MS) TO NC. I PARKED THE VAN AND WENT TO WORK ON NORWEIGAN CRUISELINE IN HAWAII. I RETURNED TO NC LAST WEEK. UPON STARTING THE VAN TODAY, GASOLINE WAS LEAKING OUT ONTO THE MANIFOLD FROM THE FUEL RAIL O RING. I CALLED DODGE ABOUT A RECALL AND …
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I PURCHASED A 93 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN IN 8/05. ON 8/29 I HAD TO EVACUATE KATRINA (BILOXI,MS) TO NC. I PARKED THE VAN AND WENT TO WORK ON NORWEIGAN CRUISELINE IN HAWAII. I RETURNED TO NC LAST WEEK. UPON STARTING THE VAN TODAY, GASOLINE WAS LEAKING OUT ONTO THE MANIFOLD FROM THE FUEL RAIL O RING. I CALLED DODGE ABOUT A RECALL AND WAS TOLD IF IT WAS A 1996 THEY WOULD FIX IT, BUT EVEN WITH THE THREAT OF A ENGINE FIRE IF DRIVEN, THEY WOULDNT HELP ME. I AM WAITING (LIKE MANY OTHERS) FOR FEMA $ AND NOW HAVE NO VEHICLE TO DRIVE. I FEEL THIS IS A MANUFACTURER PROBLEM, THEREFORE WHY I AM SUBMITTING A COMPLAINT. DO I HAVE ANY RIGHTS OVER THIS????? *NM
NHTSA ODI #10147861
Mileage unknown · Oct 20, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE TWO YEARS AGO. HE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE RECALL REPAIR WORK PERFORMED. CURRENTLY, THE VEHICLE IS DOING THE SAME THING THAT IT WAS DOING TWO YEARS AGO BEFORE HE TOOK IT IN FOR RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT'S WIFE COULD BARELY GET THE VEHICLE TO ST…
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DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE TWO YEARS AGO. HE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE RECALL REPAIR WORK PERFORMED. CURRENTLY, THE VEHICLE IS DOING THE SAME THING THAT IT WAS DOING TWO YEARS AGO BEFORE HE TOOK IT IN FOR RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT'S WIFE COULD BARELY GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. IT HAD NO BRAKE POWER ASSIST, THE PEDAL WAS ROCK HARD. THE ABS AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND STAYED ON. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10140374
100,000 miles · Oct 19, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
DT: CONTACT'S SON FOUND OUT ABOUT A RECALL ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THE PART WAS ON BACK ORDER. THEY HAVE NO RELEASE DATE FOR THE PART. THE PART IS THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY. SHE HAS BEEN WAITING FOR TWO MONTHS FOR THE PART. MAN…
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DT: CONTACT'S SON FOUND OUT ABOUT A RECALL ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THE PART WAS ON BACK ORDER. THEY HAVE NO RELEASE DATE FOR THE PART. THE PART IS THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY. SHE HAS BEEN WAITING FOR TWO MONTHS FOR THE PART. MANUFACTURER SAID TO CHECK WITH OTHER DEALERSHIPS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10140248
Official recalls
7Oct 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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NHTSA investigations
8DP03002 · 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.
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
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.
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