Dodge Caravan/grand Caravan 4wd 1992

• Recall 10250 [USA]: 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.
  Vehicle description: minivans. The left hand windshield wiper pivot drive arm was not mechanically staked to the pivot shaft.
  dealers will replace the left hand side windshield wiper pivot assembly.
  owner notification began march 27, 2000. 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 chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 14154 [USA]: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
  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.
  dealers will install a cover retaining clip to the stalk mounted buckle cover to prevent dislocation of the buckle cover.
  owner notification began december 8, 1997.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 chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 13893 [USA]: Personal injury could occur if the bolts break allowing the liftgate to fall suddenly.
  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.
  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.
  owner notification began during august 1997. 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 chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 13508 [USA]: 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.
  The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
  dealers will inspect the steering wheel for armature cracks in the center hub attachment area. Any steering wheels showing cracks will be replaced. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in the event cracking occurs.
  owner notification began december 27, 1996. 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 chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 28910 [USA]: 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.
  The abs hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.
  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.
  system: brakes; hydraulic; anti-skid system. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini-vans equipped with anti-lock brake systems (abs). Note: 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 chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 29423 [USA]: If the liftgate latch opens, occupants can be ejected resulting in significantly increased risk of injury or death.
  Vehicle description: light duty passenger minivans without remote release. This is not a safety recall. There has been no determination that a safety defect exists with the minivan latches. Chrysler is conducting a service campaign to replace the liftgate latch assembly of the affected minivans. In a collision, the rear liftgate latch assembly could open.
  chrysler dealers will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. Chrysler began notifying owners of these vehicles in october 1995.
  this is not a safety recall. There has been no determination that a safety defect exists with the minivan latches.However, chrysler has decided to provide a stronger latch without charge.Owners can contact chrysler at 1-800-minivan (1-800-646-4826).

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• Recall 21184 [USA]: The unbent flanges to the fuel tank will damage themounting straps and/or fuel lines. the damaged mounting straps may break causingthe tank to drop and the damaged fuel line will leak fuel. in either case a firecould result if the spilled fuel is exposed to an ignition source.
  Fuel tank flanges were not bent as required to allow the specified clearance for the fuel tank mounting straps and fuel lines at the tank.
  repair the flange by bending to the correct angle; replace damaged fuel lines and mounting straps.
  system: fuel tank.Vehicle description: passenger vans.

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• Recall 21360 [USA]: Fractures of the upper steering column shaft couplingbolt result in a lack of coupling load on the shaft and loss of steeringcontrol.
  The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.
  replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.
  system: steering; upper steering column coupling bolt.Vehicle description: passenger vehicles; sedans, convertibles, and mini-vans.

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• Recall 25172 [USA]: Failure of the pedal pad to pedal arm attachment resultsin loss of braking ability, and could result in an accident.
  The brake pedal pad attachment to the pedal arm may not have adequate strength due to mislocation of welds, and could break.
  replace inadequate brake pedals with properly manufactured pedals.
  system: brakes: pedal.Vehicle description: mini van.

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• Recall 1999145 [Canada]: Visual system
  On certain vehicles, the left hand windshield wiper pivot drive arm was not mechanically staked to the pivot shaft. This may allow the drive arm to disengage from the shaft and lead to a loss of wiper function. Correction: the left windshield wiper pivot assembly will be replaced with one that incorporates an improved mechanical connection of the drive link to the pivot shaft.

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• Recall 1997104 [Canada]: Structure
  A combination of no bolt torque, high pressure in the strut and a severe duty cycle can create the potential for the liftgate strut attaching bolts to separate. This could result in injury to persons standing under the liftgate at the time of failure. Correction: liftgate struts will be inspected for loose fasteners. If fasteners are loose, the strut (and integral bolts) will be replaced. If the bolt shows evidence of torque, the bolt will be removed, large washers will be installed and bolt will be torqued to specification.

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• Recall 1997162 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  The first row rear seat outboard side seat belt anchor hook can become unattached from the body anchor position. Also, the covers on solid stalk mounted seat belt buckles may become dislodged. Should a cover become dislodged, the release button may stick inside the cover creating the potential for the buckle to become partially latched. In the event of a vehicle crash, either of these conditions could result in the occupant not being properly restrained. Correction: anchor hook retaining clip will be replace with a revised profile clip and cover plate. Dealers will also install a cover retaining clip to the stalk mounted buckle cover to prevent dislocation of the buckle cover.

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• Recall 1996063 [Canada]: Brakes
  Note: vehicles equipped with bendix-10 antilock brake system (abs) vehicles with abs brakes may experience premature actuator piston seal wear in the abs hydraulic control unit and/or actuator pump motor deterioration. If this occurs, the abs function may be lost and reduced power assist may be experienced during vehicle braking. Correction: vehicles with abs malfunction will be repaired as necessary. Warranty on all abs components will be extended to 10 years or 160,000 km (except for the brake actuator piston assembly and the pump-motor assembly which will have lifetime coverage).

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• Recall 1996198 [Canada]: Steering
  The steering wheel armature stamping may crack and separate from the centre hub of the steering column. This could adversely affect steering control and result in a possible crash without prior warning. Correction: steering wheels exhibiting cracks will be replaced. All other involved vehicles will have a anti-separation plate installed to prevent separation of the steering wheel from the steering column.

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• Recall 1992018 [Canada]: Steering
  A steering column coupling bolt may fracture due to hydrogen embrittlement, causing loss of clamping load on the steering column shaft coupling with resultant loss of steering control. Correction: zinc plated steering column coupling bolts will be replaced with a phosphate coated bolt.

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• Recall 1991152 [Canada]: Brakes
  The brake pad to pedal arm strength may not be adequate due to mis-location of welds. Should the brake pedal separate, loss of vehicle braking integrity may occur. Correction: brake pedal assembly will be replaced with a properly manufactured one.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Front windshield wiper investigation # EA97020

  Alleged failures of windshield wiper systems
  

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• Safety belt anchorage failures investigation # EA97005

  There is no summary currently available
  

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• Windshield wiper failure investigation # PE97013

  Alleged windshield wipers fail while in use
  

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• Alleged rear liftgate support failure investigation # EA96027

  The retainer bolt of the rear liftgate support cylinders may shear resulting in sudden collapse of the rear hatch door.
  

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• Safety blt latch operation investigation # PE96008

  There is no summary currently available
  

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• Steering wheel separation investigation # EA95029

  After an extensive investigation and analysis, chrysler has identified the defect as a fatigue failure, origination in the heat affected region of the "projection welds" of the steering wheel "hub" to steering wheel "armature" attachment.The hub is the portion of the steering wheel assembly that connects it to the steering column shaft and is attached to the underside of the steering wheel assembly by 4 welds.If cracks develop in the heat affected region of the welds and propagate through the steering wheel armature to each of the welds, the steering wheel can separate from the hub.This is a slow progressive failure which normally occurs at high mileage.In some cases complainants have reported a looseness or wobbling of the steering wheel prior to separation.To remedy this defect, chrysler will inspect the steering wheels of the affected vehicles for cracks in the hub area.If any cracks are found, the steering wheel will be replaced.All other vehicles will have reinforcing plates installed which would prevent a steering wheel separation should cracking occur.
  

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• Abs braking system fails investigation # EA94028

  There is no summary currently available
  

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• Liftgate latches investigation # EA94005

  There is no summary currently available
  

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• Rear hatch latch failure investigation # PE93084

  There is no summary currently available
  

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• Rear window shattering investigation # EA92033

  There is no summary currently available
  

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• Window shattering investigation # PE92053

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Brakes stopped working in middle of driving almost cause a car accident. I looked up the problem and they did a recall on the abs brake system. Would just like to bring it in to get it fixed.

I have a 1992 dodge caravan subject to recall 685 nhtsa # 96v099000. The antilock bendix 10 assembly was replaced once . It now needs replacing again . Abs light comes on and pump runs excessively. All inherent to the problems addressed above . The dealer is claiming to no nothing about the lifetime warrenty on this system indicated in the recall documentation on this site . I need some additional information to recontact chrysler with to force the to do the required repairs.

Repeated pulley and then belt failure causing steering and breaking trouble. Repairs do not last. Local dealers don't have laser alignment tool to check alignment. The internet is filled with belts flying off because of rain or slush in this vehicle, my pulleys just disintegrate with out the water. There seems to be a lot of aftermarket solutions but they seem hit or miss. It always happens when vehicle is being driven by grand mother with the grand children aboard far enough away for a $150.00 tow bill. Its lucky so fare its been on city streets and at low enough speeds that a place to safely pull over can be found. The pulleys that seem to fail are the idler and the tensioner pulleys. This 3.3 engine is well maintained with 145,000 miles. Though it seems that millage does not matter when it comes to pulley issues.

Tl* the contact owns a 1992 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the abs warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the abs system pump and motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 279,000.

Second time, no brakes no travel of pedal. Seems like different brakes would be in order. *tr

Hello, i have a abs recall done and it was not done correctly and caused my van to almost go of the road, the dealer will not do anything about it and said take it somewhere else, i need help with this. E-mail copies attached: [xxx], my name is [xxx], i live in cottage grove and had our dodge caravan's abs brakes repaired at your dealership and we have a major issue concerning the repetitive and incompetent repairs done at your facility. Chrysler's safety defect report # (96v-099), nhtsa campaign id number: 96v099000 to be specific. A pdf file of this is attached for your viewing, please take the time to read this letter and then the campaign pdf completely, the odi resume dated 6-24-1996 page 39 sums it up quickly. This will help you and your service managers ability to understand the seriousness and your failure to perform the repairs correctly. An incident that could have taken the lives or cause injury to all my children, maybe another vehicle and passengers occurred. This happened on 4-1-2011, this is not a joke! My two daughter's, my son and another person riding in the van and the vehicle unexpectedly lost braking on a winding road and almost crashed. This is not the first time this brake failure was unexpected after your repairs! The repairs were not performed correctly for abs recall 0685, the proper testing fixture's were not installed during any of the operations you provided, diagnostic and repair recommendations were grossly incorrect, technicians and service writers story's on all r.O.'s are inadequate and incorrect. I can prove all of this in a court of law, and am ready to do so if needed. If the proper testing and inspection procedure were performed it would have reviled the defective actuator piston (brake master cylinder) which causes debris in the hydraulic system and compromises sensitive electrical components that control the bendix antilock 10 braking system, this part (brake master cylinder. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C

Tl* the contact owns a 1992 dodge caravan. The contact stated that the anti lock brake warning light would intermittently illuminate while driving at various speeds. The contact would have to apply heavy pressure to the brake pedal during the failure to stop the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 96v099000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1992 dodge caravan. The contact is upset because he has had his brakes repaired twice at his own expense. The contact just found out there was an recall on his year/make and model. He informed the manufacturer of the failure with the brakes. The manufacturer stated that they would only cover the expenses if the contact vehicle had less than 100,000 miles. The contact was driving at 40mph and the brakes failed again. The contact put on his emergency brakes and pulled over. He later drove it to the repair shop. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The approximate failure mileage was 110000 and the current mileage was 159733.

Tl*the contact owns a 1992 dodge caravan. While driving less than 55 mph, the abs warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact depressed the brake pedal and found it to be extremely stiff. The brakes were inoperative and he eventually was able to stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal repeatedly with great force. Although there was a recall for the abs failures (nhtsa campaign id number 96v099000), the dealer would not make the necessary repairs because the brake line was rusted. The repairs would not be effective unless the contact paid to have the brake line replaced at the estimated cost of $700. The failure and current mileages were 199,000.