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1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Grand Voyager years

Owner complaints for the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager are substantially higher than the model-year median of 80.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 63 of 569 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Power Train. Review the 103 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 99 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 94 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

10 crash reports22 fire reports7 injury reports

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Mileage unknown · Dec 1, 2004
VisibilityCrash

CONSUMER STATED WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER HAD SOME CALLS WITH BEING IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED DURING RAINSTROMS. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10101916

68,000 miles · Nov 16, 2004
Power TrainVisibility

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY, AND SOMETIMES WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER OF THE VEHICLE WHICH WAS MALFUNCTIONING. TO REPAIR VEHICLE WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY $700.00. *AK THE WI…

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THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY, AND SOMETIMES WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER OF THE VEHICLE WHICH WAS MALFUNCTIONING. TO REPAIR VEHICLE WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY $700.00. *AK THE WIPER PROBLEM WOULD OCCUR AT STARTUP, WHILE TURNING AND OR WHILE IN MOTION. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD BECOME A PROBLEM AS WELL. *SC

NHTSA ODI #10094555

600 miles · Jan 15, 2004
Engine And Engine CoolingPower TrainSteering

TRANSMISSION PUMP, IS OUT NOW, SPECKLED PAINT ON HOOD AND TOP, SIDES, BACK, VIBRATION IN FRONT END STEERING, LOUD NOISES, CREAKS AND MAKES LOTS OF NOISES, BACK DOOR ON RIGHT SIDE WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK. I NEED HELP WITH ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS. THE ITEMS REPAIRED WAS BY A FRIEND MECHANIC.

NHTSA ODI #10069894

89,000 miles · Jun 23, 2003
EquipmentPower TrainStructure

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE DOING ABOUT 70 MPH I HEARD A LOUD NOISE. LOOKED AT SPEEDOMETER AND IT REGISTERED 0. I HAD NO POWER. BARELY MANAGED TO GET VAN OFF THE ROAD. GOT OUT AND LOOKED UNDER IT, THERE WAS TRANSMISSION FLUID EVERYWHERE. HAD IT CHECKED OUT BY PERSONAL MECHANIC. HE THEN TOLD ME THAT THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROU…

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WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE DOING ABOUT 70 MPH I HEARD A LOUD NOISE. LOOKED AT SPEEDOMETER AND IT REGISTERED 0. I HAD NO POWER. BARELY MANAGED TO GET VAN OFF THE ROAD. GOT OUT AND LOOKED UNDER IT, THERE WAS TRANSMISSION FLUID EVERYWHERE. HAD IT CHECKED OUT BY PERSONAL MECHANIC. HE THEN TOLD ME THAT THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS YEAR OF PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGERS. I ONLY HAVE 86,000 MILES ON IT. ALSO THE SLIDING DOOR LOCKS HAVE FAILED, WINDSHIELD WASHERS HAVE FAILED, A/C HAS FAILED, NOT TO MENTION THE AIRBAG LIGHT, FUEL LINE AND ALL OF THE NUMEROUS OTHER RECALLS IT HAS HAD ON IT. *NLM

NHTSA ODI #10023598

Mileage unknown · May 5, 2003
Fuel System, GasolineVisibility

THERE ARE TWO PROBLEMS WHICH ARE OCCURRING ALL THE TIME: 1. THE VAN SMELLS OF GAS EVERY ONCE IN WHILE. THERE HAVE BEEN A COUPLE OF RECALLS REGARDING THIS MATTER AND THEY HAVE BEEN PERFORMED ON THE VAN. STILL THE FUEL SMELL IS THERE. HAVE WRITTEN TO CHRYSLER, THEY ONLY HAVE ONE ANSWER FOR THIS: YOU HAVE EXCEEDED THE MILEAGE …

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THERE ARE TWO PROBLEMS WHICH ARE OCCURRING ALL THE TIME: 1. THE VAN SMELLS OF GAS EVERY ONCE IN WHILE. THERE HAVE BEEN A COUPLE OF RECALLS REGARDING THIS MATTER AND THEY HAVE BEEN PERFORMED ON THE VAN. STILL THE FUEL SMELL IS THERE. HAVE WRITTEN TO CHRYSLER, THEY ONLY HAVE ONE ANSWER FOR THIS: YOU HAVE EXCEEDED THE MILEAGE REQUIREMENT FOR WARRANTY. I THINK THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND CHRYSLER SHOULD TAKE CARE OF IT. WHY DO THEY HAVE TO WAIT FOR SOMEBODY TO GET HURT BEFORE THEY WILL PAY UP? PLEASE HELP. 2. WINDSHIELD WIPERS: THESE HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE I BOUGHT THE VAN. THEY COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. SOMETIMES THEY COME ON WHEN I AM USING TURN SIGNAL, TURNING ON RADIO, OR JUST DRIVING. THEN THERE ARE TIMES WHEN THE VARIOUS SPEEDS STOP WORKING, AND THE WIPERS ONLY WORK AT HIGH SPEEDS. WARRANTY WORK WAS PERFORMED A FEW TIMES DURING WARRANTY PERIOD. SINCE THEN, LAST FALL THE WIPERS STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, THEY CHANGED THE BODY MODULE UNIT AND IT COST ME $650 TO FIX IT. IT WORKED FINE FOR A MONTH BUT SINCE THEN THE WIPERS ARE DOING THE SAME THINGS AS MENTIONED EARLIER, EXCEPT THEY HAVEN'T DIED YET. ONCE AGAIN CHRYSLER GIVES ME A STANDARD RESPONSE. THEY KNOW WIPERS ARE A PROBLEM, AND THEY WON'T FIX THEM.*JB

NHTSA ODI #10017035

54,000 miles · Feb 14, 2003
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingPower Train

THE TRANSMISSION AND BELT TENSIONER FAILED, THE AXLE HAD BROKEN, THE HORN, WIPERS, AND CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. THE A/C HAD GONE OUT ALONG WITH THE CONDENSER. THERE WAS FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE POWER STEERING RACK & PINION, THE VEHICLE HAD GONE DEAD. AS A RESULT THE COMPUTER WAS REPLACED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED F…

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THE TRANSMISSION AND BELT TENSIONER FAILED, THE AXLE HAD BROKEN, THE HORN, WIPERS, AND CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. THE A/C HAD GONE OUT ALONG WITH THE CONDENSER. THERE WAS FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE POWER STEERING RACK & PINION, THE VEHICLE HAD GONE DEAD. AS A RESULT THE COMPUTER WAS REPLACED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE REPAIR COSTS. SCC *JB

NHTSA ODI #10006177

Mileage unknown · Aug 5, 2002
Air BagsElectrical SystemVehicle Speed Control

THIS VAN WAS PURCHASED OFF LEASE WITH 18000 MILES AND LESS THAN 1 YEAR OLD. AFTER 1 YEAR THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY DUE TO MILEAGE (36000). THE WIPERS WOULD GO ON AND OFF AT WILL. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BATTERY FOR $100.00. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED AND EVENTUALLY LIGHTS STARTED TO TURN ON IN THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE O…

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THIS VAN WAS PURCHASED OFF LEASE WITH 18000 MILES AND LESS THAN 1 YEAR OLD. AFTER 1 YEAR THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY DUE TO MILEAGE (36000). THE WIPERS WOULD GO ON AND OFF AT WILL. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BATTERY FOR $100.00. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED AND EVENTUALLY LIGHTS STARTED TO TURN ON IN THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE ON THEIR OWN. THE CRUISE CONTROL WORKED INTERMITTANTLY. THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTANTLY. THE BODY CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED. WE DIDN'T LEAVE THE DEALERSHIP AND THE PROBLEM STARTED AGAIN. THE DEALER ORDERED ANOTHER BODY CONTROL MODULE. IT HAS BEEN 3 AND ONE HALF YEARS AND NOW THE PROBLEMS ARE STARTING AGAIN. THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS. THE HORN DOES NOT WORK. THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON CONTINUOUSLY NOW. WE DO NOT HAVE THE $1000 DOLLARS FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE AIR BAG. WE UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE OTHERS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. IS NHTSA GOING TO MAKE CHRYSTLER RIGHT THESE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. I HAVE READ ABOUT ENGINE FIRES DUE TO ELECTRICAL SHORTS. IT CERTAINLY APPEARS THAT WE ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH OUR MINIVAN.*AK

NHTSA ODI #765218

Mileage unknown · Apr 8, 2002
Electrical SystemPower TrainStructure

DOOR LOCK FAILURES: REPEATED FAILURES REQUIRED NEW MECHANISMS, ALSO AFFECTED THE FUEL TANK DOOR. TRANSMISSION FAILURE: OCCURRED IN PARKING LOT FORTUNATELY. REQUIRED $2200 IN REPAIR. DEALER (HERSHBERGER MOTORS IN WOODBURN, OR) FAILED TO CORRECTLY SEAL THE TRANSMISSION. WHEN RETURNED TO DEALER FOR THIS, THEY BROKE THE RIGHT BE…

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DOOR LOCK FAILURES: REPEATED FAILURES REQUIRED NEW MECHANISMS, ALSO AFFECTED THE FUEL TANK DOOR. TRANSMISSION FAILURE: OCCURRED IN PARKING LOT FORTUNATELY. REQUIRED $2200 IN REPAIR. DEALER (HERSHBERGER MOTORS IN WOODBURN, OR) FAILED TO CORRECTLY SEAL THE TRANSMISSION. WHEN RETURNED TO DEALER FOR THIS, THEY BROKE THE RIGHT BEARING HUB, ANOTHER $400 TO REPAIR. BODY CONTROL MODULE FAILURE: WIPERS STOPPED WORKING - AN ABSOLUTE NECESSITY IN OREGON! BCM REPAIRED BY SENDING OUT EXISTING UNIT BY DEALER (TOWN & COUNTRY CHRYSLER, MILWAUKIE, OR). DID NOT CORRECT PROBLEM ($450 REPAIR COSTS). PRESENTLY IN FOR CORRECITVE ACTION. SIGNED - UNHAPPY CUSTOMER.

NHTSA ODI #760410

Mileage unknown · Feb 19, 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingPower TrainVisibility

THERE IS NO HEAT OR AIR CONDITIONING COMING THROUGH THE VENTS. VEHICLE WAS HESITATING, AND THE GEARS WERE SLIPPING. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

NHTSA ODI #8004213

Mileage unknown · Feb 5, 2002
Interior LightingStructureVisibility

SEVERAL ITEMS: NO INTERIOR LIGHTS FUSE IS OK, PSNGR ARMREST FELL OFF, WINDSHIELD WIPERS OCCASIONALLY CYCLE ON THEIR OWN.*AK

NHTSA ODI #757804

Official recalls

9

02V293000 · Air Bags:frontal

Nov 7, 2002

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN WOUND INCORRECTLY DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS CONDITION WILL MANIFEST ITSELF THROUGH ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP, AND COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A DRIVER'S AIR BAG OPEN CIRCUIT, IF THE PART IS NOT REPLACED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY ON ALL VEHICLES WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS. AN EXTENDED LIFETIME WARRANTY WILL ALSO BE PLACED ON THIS COMPONENT FOR ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE. DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL ALSO REIMBURSE OWNERS WHO HAVE PAID TO HAVE THE CLOCKSPRING REPLACED ON THEIR VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 18, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

00V268000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System

Sep 13, 2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS BUILT WITH 3.3L AND 3.8L ENGINES HAVE FUEL RAILS WITH NITROLE RUBBER O-RING SEALS THAT CAN DEGRADE OVER TIME. FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE UNDERHOOD FUEL INJECTION FUEL RAIL COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF A VEHICLE FIRE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SEAL ON THE VEHICLE FUEL RAILS TO PREVENT EXTERNAL LEAKAGE OF FUEL FROM THE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER TUBE, SHOULD THE EXISTING O-RINGS CONTINUE TO DEGRADE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2002. DUE TO THE LARGE QUANTITY OF VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN, THE OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE PHASED OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RINGS, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

99V216000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Aug 9, 1999

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK AT THE INTERFACE OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ATTACHMENT.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF A FUEL LEAK OCCURS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ATTACHING NUT WITH A NUT THAT INCLUDES TIGHTER DESIGN TOLERANCES. THE SEALING O-RING WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.

98V185000 · Child Seat

Aug 6, 1998

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS. THE SHOULDER HARNESS RESTRAINT ON THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT CAN BECOME DIFFICULT TO EXTRACT WHEN THE SAFETY BELT LATCH PLATE BECOMES CONTAMINATED.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN RELEASING A CHILD FROM THE RESTRAINT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE LATCH MECHANISM. AN EXTENDER WILL BE ADDED TO THE EMERGENCY RELEASE ANCHOR FOR THE CHILD SEAT SAFETY BELTS SO THAT THE RELEASE CLIPS ARE MORE VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO THE OPERATOR IN THE EVENT THAT THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM CAN NOT BE UNLOCKED. IN ADDITION, AN INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER'S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT CARD WILL BE PROVIDED.

96V136000 · Seat Belts:integrated Child Seat

Jul 18, 1996

THE BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT MODULES TO THE SEAT FRAME CAN BREAK.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE OCCUPANT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT MODULE BOLTS.

96V002000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap

Jan 16, 1996

A STATIC ELECTRIC CHARGE CAN BUILD UP ON THE UNGROUNDED METAL SECTION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A SPARK TO OCCUR WHEN FUELING THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY IGNITE THE FUEL VAPORS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND STRAP FOR THE FUEL FILLER TUBE.

96V006000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline

Jan 11, 1996

IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY AND ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL IS NOT ADEQUATELY RETAINED.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: INADEQUATE SEALING AND RETENTION OF THE PLUG CAN RESULT IN OIL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN EXPANSION PLUG AND RETAINING BRACKET OVER THE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG.

95V236000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Dec 8, 1995

THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE CAN ALLOW FUEL TO PASS INTO THE VAPOR CANISTER RESULTING IN THE POTENTIAL FOR FUEL LEAKAGE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE INCREASES THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE WITH A FILLER TUBE THAT HAS AN ADDITIONAL ROLLOVER VALVE. THE ASSOCIATED ROLLOVER VALVE VAPOR HOSES WILL BE REROUTED.

95V225000 · Seats

Nov 28, 1995

THE BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE REAR BENCH SEATS TO THE SEAT RISERS MAY BE EMBRITTLED AND FRACTURE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT, THE BOLT MAY FAIL AND CAN CAUSE THE SEAT TO BREAK AWAY FROM THE SEAT RISERS, WHICH INCREASES THE POTENTIALOF INJURY TO ITS OCCUPANTS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BENCH SEAT TO RISER BOLTS.

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

11

EA01007 · Air Bag Clockspring

Opened Feb 21, 2001 · Closed Nov 22, 2002

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System

There is no summary currently available

PE00032 · Air Bag Clockspring

Opened Aug 8, 2000 · Closed Feb 21, 2001

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags

There is no summary currently available

RQ00008 · Dc Minivan Fuel Injector Rail Leak

Opened Mar 9, 2000 · Closed Mar 18, 2002

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages

There is no summary currently available

EA99013 · Post Collision Fuel System

Opened Jun 11, 1999 · Closed Aug 10, 2001

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap

No summary supplied.

PE99010 · POST-COLLISION Fuel System Integrity

Opened Feb 3, 1999 · Closed Jun 11, 1999

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap

There is no summary currently available

EA97002 · Fuel Tank Leaks

Opened Jan 31, 1997 · Closed Feb 10, 1998

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages

THIS ENGINEERING ANALYSIS WAS OPENED ON JANUARY 31, 1997 BASED ON INFORMATION GATHERED DURING PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE), PE96-051. THE PE WAS OPENED ON AUGUST 19, 1996, TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE AREA WHERE THE FUEL PUMP/SENDING UNIT JOINS THE FUEL TANK.FOR BREVIDY, THIS AREA WILL BE REFERRED TO AS THE PUMP/TANK INTERFACE.THESE ALLEGATIONS WERE FIRST RECEIVED BY ODI ON AUGUST 2, 1996 WHILE INVESTIGATING ALLEGATIONS OF CHRYSLER MINIVAN THROTTLE SHAFT HAND-UP, AND UNCONTROLLED ENGINE SPEED, IN PE96-036.WHILE DISCUSSING THAT ISSUE WITH A FLEET, IT WAS ALLEGED THAT AT LEAST 10(OUT OF 40) 1996 EARLY PRODUCTION CHRYSLER MINIVANS LEAKED FUEL FROM THE PUMP/TANK INTERFACE.ANALYSIS OF THE COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY DATA INDICATE FUEL TANK LEAKAGE INCIDENTS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES PREDOMINATLY AFFECTED EARLY PRODUCTION VEHICLES.THE DATA INVOLVING CONFIRMED INCIDENTS OF TANK/PUMP INTERFACE LEAKS SUGGEST THAT THOSE FAILURES HAVE BEEN DECLINING SINCE JULY 1996.ODI HAS RECEIVED NO REPORTS OF THE SUBJECT CONDITION INVOLVING ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PUMPS AND TANKS SINCE SEPTEMBER, 1997.CURRENTLY THIS ISSSUE DOES NOT REQRESENT A CONTINUING FIELD CONCERN.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES FOR FUEL LEAKS OF ANY TYPE.A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURED DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.

EA97003 · Integrated Child Seat Belt Lockup

Opened Jan 31, 1997 · Closed Aug 19, 1998

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Child Seat

THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.CHRYSLER CORPORATION HAS SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT IDENTIFYING A SAFETY DEFECT AND OUTLINING THE PROPOSED REMEDY.RECALL NUMBER 98V-185 HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO THIS SAFETY RECALL.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Child Seat

THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.CHRYSLER CORPORATION HAS SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT IDENTIFYING A SAFETY DEFECT AND OUTLINING THE PROPOSED REMEDY.RECALL NUMBER 98V-185 HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO THIS SAFETY RECALL.

Child Seat

THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.CHRYSLER CORPORATION HAS SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT IDENTIFYING A SAFETY DEFECT AND OUTLINING THE PROPOSED REMEDY.RECALL NUMBER 98V-185 HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO THIS SAFETY RECALL.

SQ96016 · Integrated Child Seat Belt Lockup

Opened Sep 18, 1996 · Closed Feb 4, 1997

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:integrated Child Seat

ODI CONTINUES TO RECEIVE COMPLAINTS ALLEGING LATCHING/RETRACTOR MECHANISM PROBLEMS.CHRYSLER'S ASSESSMENT OF THE PROBLEM INDICATES THAT OWNERS OF THE VEHICLES ARE NOT ADHERING TO THE CLEANING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SEAT.THE SEAT APPEARS TO MALFUNCTION IF CRUMBS OF FOOD OR BEVERAGE RESIDUE ACCUMULATES ON THE LATCHING TONGUE IN THEWELL LOCATED BETWEEN THE CHILD'S LEGS.ODI HAS 19 COMPLAINTS OF RETRACT LOCKUP.SEVEN OF THESE COMPLAINTS REPORT CUTTING THE STRAPS TO REMOVE THE CHILD.TWO OF THE SEVEN CONSUMERS ALLEGE THE CHILD WAS CHOKING.CHRYSLER REPORTS 60 OWNER/FIELD REPORTS WHICH INDICATED 19 HARNESSES WERE CUT TO REMOVE THE CHILDREN.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO FULLY ASSESS THE SAFETY CONSEQUENCE OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT AND TO EVALUATE THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION'S RATIONAL FOR NOT CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN.

PE96051 · Fuel Leaks From The Gas Tank

Opened Aug 19, 1996 · Closed Jan 31, 1997

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages

ANALYSIS TO DATE INDICATES THAT SOME OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLESCONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE FUEL LEAKS FROM THE FUEL TANK AT THE SENDING UNIT INTERFACE.MOST OFTEN THE LEAK INVOLVES THE O-RING SEAL.

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

PE95053 · Fuel Leakeage From Rollover Valve

Opened Oct 25, 1995 · Closed Dec 22, 1995

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control

There is no summary currently available