FATIGUE CRACKING OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE PILLAR AROUND THE HINGE. THE CRACK HAS PROGRESSED ROUGHLY 50% OF THE WAY AROUND THE HINGE AND WILL LEAD TO COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE HINGE FROM THE PILLAR WITHOUT REPAIR. THIS CAR HAS HAD NO ACCIDENTS. THE INCIDENT DATE IS THE APPROXIMATE DATE THE CRACK WAS FIRST DETECTED. *…
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FATIGUE CRACKING OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE PILLAR AROUND THE HINGE. THE CRACK HAS PROGRESSED ROUGHLY 50% OF THE WAY AROUND THE HINGE AND WILL LEAD TO COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE HINGE FROM THE PILLAR WITHOUT REPAIR. THIS CAR HAS HAD NO ACCIDENTS. THE INCIDENT DATE IS THE APPROXIMATE DATE THE CRACK WAS FIRST DETECTED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10184512
Mileage unknown · Dec 15, 2004
Structure
WITHOUT WARNING THE TOP HINGE OF THE HYDRAULIC LIFT OF THE TAILGATE SNAPPED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. HYDRAULIC "TUBE" WAS SENT INTO THE CEILING OF THE VAN, CAUSING THE INTERIOR AND CEILING TO HAVE SEVERE DAMAGE. HATCH CANNOT BE OPENED WITHOUT REMOVING HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10103058
Mileage unknown · Jul 17, 2003
EquipmentStructure
2 ITEMS OF CONCERN. THE AIRCONDITIONING UNIT HAS FAILED. WE OWN A BLUE GRAND VOYAGER MINIVAN AND THE PAINT IS PEELING FROM THE ROOF AND ENGINE HOOD OF THE CAR. WE HAVE NOTICED MANY OF THE SAME COLOR AND YEAR TRUCKS, VANS AND CARS WITH FAILING PAINT. A RECALL SHOULD HAPPEN. PAINT SHOULD NOT START PEELING AFTER 4 YEARS OF A …
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2 ITEMS OF CONCERN. THE AIRCONDITIONING UNIT HAS FAILED. WE OWN A BLUE GRAND VOYAGER MINIVAN AND THE PAINT IS PEELING FROM THE ROOF AND ENGINE HOOD OF THE CAR. WE HAVE NOTICED MANY OF THE SAME COLOR AND YEAR TRUCKS, VANS AND CARS WITH FAILING PAINT. A RECALL SHOULD HAPPEN. PAINT SHOULD NOT START PEELING AFTER 4 YEARS OF A CARS LIFE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10028470
Mileage unknown · Jan 7, 2002
Structure
CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO CLOSE REAR DOOR. IT HAS TO BE FORCED IN. HAD TAKEN TO DEALER, WHERE THEY FIXED IT FOR A WHILE, BUT IS BROKE AGAIN. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8001714
Mileage unknown · Aug 22, 2001
Engine And Engine CoolingEquipmentFuel System, Gasoline
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH VEHICLE STALLED, DEALER REPLACED A LEAKING FUEL LINE. VEHICLE HAS STALLED SINCE. DEALER CANNOT REMEDY.*AK A/C IS COLD BUT NOT BLOWING THROUGH THE VENTS, ONLY BLOWING THROUGH THE DEFROST VENTS, ALSO A/C WAS BLOWING OUT HOT AIR, BLOWER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, DUE TO A DEAD BATTERY,F…
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WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH VEHICLE STALLED, DEALER REPLACED A LEAKING FUEL LINE. VEHICLE HAS STALLED SINCE. DEALER CANNOT REMEDY.*AK A/C IS COLD BUT NOT BLOWING THROUGH THE VENTS, ONLY BLOWING THROUGH THE DEFROST VENTS, ALSO A/C WAS BLOWING OUT HOT AIR, BLOWER MOTOR STOPPED WORKING FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, DUE TO A DEAD BATTERY,FUEL GAUGE DROPS TO EMPTY EVEN THOUGH THERE IS PLENTY OF GAS LEFT, TIRES WERE REPLACED SUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR,RIGHT DOOR ELECTRICAL LOCK IS INOPERATIVE.*JB
NHTSA ODI #894947
Mileage unknown · Jul 16, 2001
Interior LightingStructure
INTERIOR LIGHT AND DOOR CHIME CONSTANTLY RING AS THOUGH DOOR IS OPEN. CONSUMER CAN PUT POWER LOCKS ON AND DOOR CHIME WILL STILL RING. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. RECALL HAS BEEN REPAIRED, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #892819
Mileage unknown · Jan 8, 2001
Structure
THE REAR SLIDING DOOR CAME OFF THE TRACK WHEN TRYING TO CLOSE IT. IT APPEARS THAT THE RUBBER ROLLERS DETERIOATED AND ALLOWED THE REAR SLIDING MECHANISM TO COME OFF THE TRACK. THE TOP AND BOTTOM SUPPORT ARMS WERE THE ONLY THING HOLDING THE DOOR ON. AN INJURY COULD OCCUR,WHEN THE DOOR DROPS TO THE GROUND IF THE DOOR WERE TO STRIKE…
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THE REAR SLIDING DOOR CAME OFF THE TRACK WHEN TRYING TO CLOSE IT. IT APPEARS THAT THE RUBBER ROLLERS DETERIOATED AND ALLOWED THE REAR SLIDING MECHANISM TO COME OFF THE TRACK. THE TOP AND BOTTOM SUPPORT ARMS WERE THE ONLY THING HOLDING THE DOOR ON. AN INJURY COULD OCCUR,WHEN THE DOOR DROPS TO THE GROUND IF THE DOOR WERE TO STRIKE THE CHILD/PERSON CLOSING IT. I HAVE PHOTOS OF THE DOOR.
NHTSA ODI #739007
Mileage unknown · Dec 21, 2000
Structure
GAS SHOCK FOR REAR HATCH FAILED. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #785143
Mileage unknown · Oct 16, 2000
StructureInjury
WHILE OPENING THE TAILGATE ON THE VEHICLE, MY DAUGHTER WAS PREPARING TO LOAD MERCHANDISE INTO THE REAR . WHILE SHE WAS UNDER THE OPENING TAILGATE A SUPPORT PIVOT SHEARED OFF AT THE BODY. THE TAILGATE CAME DOWN ON HER HEAD. THE SUPPORT WENT TO A FULLY EXTENDED POSITION. IT LODGED BETWEEN THE REAR INTERIOR PANEL AND THE REAR BODY …
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WHILE OPENING THE TAILGATE ON THE VEHICLE, MY DAUGHTER WAS PREPARING TO LOAD MERCHANDISE INTO THE REAR . WHILE SHE WAS UNDER THE OPENING TAILGATE A SUPPORT PIVOT SHEARED OFF AT THE BODY. THE TAILGATE CAME DOWN ON HER HEAD. THE SUPPORT WENT TO A FULLY EXTENDED POSITION. IT LODGED BETWEEN THE REAR INTERIOR PANEL AND THE REAR BODY WORK. ONCE MY DAUGHTER WAS OUT FROM UNDER THE TAILGATE, THE TAILGATE CLOSED. BUT BECAUSE THE SUPPORT WAS FULLY EXTENDED IT CONTINUED UP THROUGH THE INTERIOR OF THE VAN,PUT A HOLE IN THE INTERIOR ROOF PANEL AND THE END OF THE SUPPORT ABRAIDED WIRING ABOVE THE ROOF PANEL CAUSING THE FUSE FOR THE AIR BAGS AND THE REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER TO BLOW. AS A RESULT THE DASH MOUNTED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND OF COURSE THE REAR WIPER WAS INOP. I TOOK THE VAN INTO THE DEALER, BECAUSE I READ ON YOUR WEBSITE OF A RECALL PERTAINING TO THE LIFTGATE SUPPORTS. HE INFORMED ME THAT MY VAN WAS FIXED ONCE UNDER THE RECALL NOTICE AND THERE WAS NOTHING HE COULD DO FOR ME. (HE DIDN'T EVEN GIVE ME THE TIME OF DAY TO LOOK AT WHAT HAD HAPPENED!) I REQUESTED THE PHONE # FOR CHRYSLER CONSUMER SERVICES, WHICH HE GAVE ME. CHRYSLER TOLD ME TO RE-CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP AND THAT IF UPON INSPECTION THE DEALER FINDS THAT THE BROKEN PIVOT IS COVERED BY THE RECALL (#730) THEY WOULD FIX IT. OTHERWISE I.M LIABLE FOR THE REPAIRS. TO DATE , I HAVE RESCHEDULED THE APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER.
NHTSA ODI #734433
Mileage unknown · Aug 14, 2000
Structure
THE WELDS THAT HOLD THE LIFTERS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE REAR LIFTGATE CAME OFF. *MJS
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.
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.
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.
WHEELS WITH MISFORMED LUG NUT SEATS WERE INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES. THIS CAUSES REDUCED NUT TO WHEEL CONTACT AREA AND LIMITS THE WHEEL SELF-CENTERING CAPABILITY DURING INSTALLATION. THIS RESULTS IN LOSS OF WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE RETENTION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: LOSS OF LUG NUT TORQUE RETENTION MAY LEAD TO WHEEL LUGFAILURE WHICH MAY CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSPECT THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY PLANT CODE; REPLACE WHEELS KNOWN TO HAVE THE PROBLEM AND INSTALL NEW LUG NUTS.
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DP03002 · 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
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PE97049 · Air Bag Circuit/windshield Wiper Motor
Opened Nov 18, 1997 · Closed Mar 17, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility
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
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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