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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.

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  • Power Train. Review the 103 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

10 crash reports22 fire reports7 injury reports

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49 reports
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Mileage unknown · Feb 24, 2000
Service Brakes, HydraulicVisibility

VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH WINDSHIELD WIPERS OPERATING INTERMITTENTLY WHILE IN THE OFF MODE. ALSO, ABS SENSOR LIGHT REMAINED ON. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL, AND REPAIRS WOULD ONLY BE MADE AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK

NHTSA ODI #857525

Mileage unknown · Feb 1, 2000
Fuel System, GasolineStructureVisibility

THE FUEL PUMP FAILURE (TWICE) IS NOT ONLY INCOVENIENT AND EXPENSIVE THE 2ND TIME(NOT UNDER WARRANTY), BUT IT ALSO CAN BE DANGEROUS IF IT OCCURS AT THE WRONG TIME, LIKE DURING PASSING. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS RANDOMLY TURN-ON IS MORE ANNOYING THAN DANGEROUS. I DO KNOW A FEW MORE OWNERS IN CENTRAL WISCONSIN THAT HAVE THE SAME PROB…

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THE FUEL PUMP FAILURE (TWICE) IS NOT ONLY INCOVENIENT AND EXPENSIVE THE 2ND TIME(NOT UNDER WARRANTY), BUT IT ALSO CAN BE DANGEROUS IF IT OCCURS AT THE WRONG TIME, LIKE DURING PASSING. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS RANDOMLY TURN-ON IS MORE ANNOYING THAN DANGEROUS. I DO KNOW A FEW MORE OWNERS IN CENTRAL WISCONSIN THAT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. MY SLIDING DOOR ELECTRONIC LOCK PROBLEM IS A THEFT ISSUE--THE DOORS CAN'T BE LOCKED WHEN THE LOCKS MALFUNCTION-- AND BOTH SLIDING DOORS MALFUNCTIONED DURING THE LAST YEAR- AGAIN NOT UNDER WARRANTY.

NHTSA ODI #718145

Mileage unknown · Jan 6, 2000
Latches/locks/linkagesVisibility

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS GO ON WHENEVER THEY WANT TO, AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SPEED VARIES WHEN SET ON LOW OR MEDIUM, THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE THE DAY WE PURCHSED THIS CAR. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. 2 TIMES THE CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY THIS LAST REPLACEMENT CHRYSLER PAID FOR THE PART AS GOODWILL, …

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THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS GO ON WHENEVER THEY WANT TO, AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SPEED VARIES WHEN SET ON LOW OR MEDIUM, THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE THE DAY WE PURCHSED THIS CAR. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. 2 TIMES THE CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY THIS LAST REPLACEMENT CHRYSLER PAID FOR THE PART AS GOODWILL, AND THE DEALER CHARGED ME $68.00. THE WIPER SPEED STILL VARIES (THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN FIXED). WE HAVE ALSO HAD THE WEATHER STRIPPING REPLACED 3 TIMES AND IT IS STILL FALLING OFF. THE BLOWER MOTOR FOR THE FAN DOES NOT WORK ON ALL SPEEDS THE FAN MOTOR WAS REPLACED ONCE UNDER WARRANTY AND AGAIN ON 11/24 FOR WHICH CHRYSLER PAID FOR THE PARTS AND THE DEALER CHARGED ME $102.00. BOTH SLIDING DOORS CAN NOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE. THE DOOR LATCHES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 6 TIMES, 5 TIMES UNDER WARRANTY, AND THE LAST TIME ON 11/24 CHRYSLER PAID FOR THE PARTS AS GOODWILL AND THE DEALER CHARGED $102. THERE HAS BEEN OTHER REPAIR WORK DONE TO THE SLIDING DOORS IN TOTAL MY CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED 23 TIMES. ALLTOGETHER IT HAS COST ME $352 TO FIX THINGS THAT HAVE BEEN WRONG SINCE DAY ONE AND THAT OTHER VOYAGER OWNERS ALSO SEEM TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH. *AK

NHTSA ODI #716997

Mileage unknown · Dec 7, 1999
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingEquipment

EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILS TO HOLD. MJS

NHTSA ODI #549873

Mileage unknown · Nov 23, 1999
Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED DURING THUNDERSTORM. REAR WIPERS AND FRONT WASHERS CONTINUED TO WORK. FORCED TO USE FRONT WASHER/WIPER MODE TO TRAVEL TO SAFETY. PROBABLE CAUSE FAULTY RELAY IN FRONT WIPER, BUT FORCED TO REPLACE ENTIRE BODY CONTROL MODULE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #715170

Mileage unknown · Nov 10, 1999
Exterior LightingVisibility

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHILE IT WAS RAINING WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. IF MAKING A TURN OR USING THE TURN SIGNAL WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL COME ON. CONTACTED DEALER, HE WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

NHTSA ODI #852753

Mileage unknown · Oct 21, 1999
Electrical SystemSteeringVisibility

REPORTED STEERING PROBLEM IN JUL 98. DEALER SAID THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE FAILURE. DEALER WAS CUTTER CHRYSLER JEEP OF WAIPAHU. IT HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE AND SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE. NOW THE STEERING IS LOCKING-UP (INTERMITTENTLY) WHEN I GO OVER A SPEED BUMP, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. …

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REPORTED STEERING PROBLEM IN JUL 98. DEALER SAID THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE FAILURE. DEALER WAS CUTTER CHRYSLER JEEP OF WAIPAHU. IT HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE AND SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE. NOW THE STEERING IS LOCKING-UP (INTERMITTENTLY) WHEN I GO OVER A SPEED BUMP, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED BY THE SAME DEALER ON 24 JUL 98 AS A MALFUNCTIONED SWITCH THAT WAS ON RECALL AND THEY REPLACED IT AS A GOODWILL REPAIR BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY BY MILEAGE ONLY. IT ONCE AGIAN IS FAILING INTERMITTENTLY. BOTH OF THESE I FEEL ARE TRAFFIC SAFETY CONCERNS THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD RESEARCH AND CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER I BELIEVE IS INTERMITTENTLY SHORTING OUT AND CAUSING MANY SMALL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS LIKE RADIO WORKS, THEN DOESN'T, LIGHTS GO ON BY THEMSELVES, AND THINGS LIKE THAT. ONCE AGAIN I FEEL THAT IF LEFT UNCORRECTED THIS MAY ALSO POSE A POTENTIAL TRAFFIC SAFETY ISSUE. ALL THREE FAILURES I FEEL ARE BASED ON VEHICLE PRODUCTION LINE PROBLEMS THAT MAY BE AFFECTING MANY VEHICLES IN THE SAME MANNER. PLEASE ADVISE ON WHAT TO DO. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND EFFORT ON MY ISSUES AND CONCERNS. SINCERELY, LOUIS C. MARTINEZ. *AK

NHTSA ODI #713639

Mileage unknown · Oct 10, 1999
Visibility

THE WIPERS QUIT WORKING WHILE DRIVING. NOW THEY ONLY WORK WITH THE WASHER BUTTON.

NHTSA ODI #713077

Mileage unknown · Aug 16, 1999
Visibility

THE FAILURE MODE OF THE WIPERS GOING "ON" IN THE OFF POSITION HAS BEEN HAPPENING EVERY SO OFTEN FOR QUITE A WHILE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE, JUST AN ANNOYANCE. JUST RECENTLY, THE WIPERS HAVE STOPPED WORKING WHEN WE SWITCH THEM TO THE "ON" POSITION. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE - BEING CAUGHT IN A HEAVY RAIN WITHOUT WIPERS IS VERY…

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THE FAILURE MODE OF THE WIPERS GOING "ON" IN THE OFF POSITION HAS BEEN HAPPENING EVERY SO OFTEN FOR QUITE A WHILE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE, JUST AN ANNOYANCE. JUST RECENTLY, THE WIPERS HAVE STOPPED WORKING WHEN WE SWITCH THEM TO THE "ON" POSITION. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE - BEING CAUGHT IN A HEAVY RAIN WITHOUT WIPERS IS VERY DANGEROUS. I THINK YOU SHOULD INITIATE AN INVESTIGATION AND MAKE DAIMLER-CHRYSLER RECALL THESE VEHICLES FROM 1996. HAS THERE BEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR THIS PROBLEM?

NHTSA ODI #710073

Mileage unknown · Jun 10, 1999
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingExterior Lighting

ALTHOUGH WE GOT OUR VEHICLE IN JUNE '96, WE'VE HAD REPEATED ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THE MOST SERIOUS WERE THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES, THE ELECTRICAL LOCKS ON THE SLIDING DOORS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED SEVEN TIMES!!!, THE RADIO WAS REPLACED, THE WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED, THE BATTERY WAS REP…

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ALTHOUGH WE GOT OUR VEHICLE IN JUNE '96, WE'VE HAD REPEATED ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THE MOST SERIOUS WERE THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES, THE ELECTRICAL LOCKS ON THE SLIDING DOORS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED SEVEN TIMES!!!, THE RADIO WAS REPLACED, THE WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED, THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED, THE BODY MODULE WAS REPLACED 20AUG97, SLIDING DOORS HAD TO BE ADJUSTED TO OPEN PROPERLY 07OCT97 MILEAGE 9502, POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER WAS REPLACED 11DEC97 MILEAGE 10360, HAD TO HOLD TURN SIGNAL STALK DOWN TO KEEP HIGH BEAMS ON AT NIGHT DUE TO FAULTY MUTI-FUNCTION SWITCH ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, HEATER HOSE HAD TO BE REPLACED 24FEB99 MILEAGE 18494. *AK

NHTSA ODI #707431

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