Dodge Caravan/grand Caravan/ram Van 2wd 1988

• Recall 80353 [USA]: The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevailing torque (self-locking) feature. if the incorrect nut was to become loose, the joining members may loosen leading to a separation of the ball joint. this may result in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
  Federal mogul is recalling 6,903 aftermarket ball joint assemblies shipped between november 9, 2007 and march 26, 2008, which may have been packaged with incorrect nuts. The part numbers packaged with incorrect nuts are: k7147, k7329, k8683, and 104353. These parts were made for use on the various vehicles listed above.
  federal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge. The recall began on may 22, 2008. Owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659.
  this recall only pertains to aftermarket ball joint assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 27898 [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 with 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 during july 1996.
  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 at1-800-minivan (1-800-646-4826).

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• Recall 27817 [USA]: Fuel could leak at the tank seam which, in presence ofan ignition source, could result in a fire.
  Fuel tanks may be constructed of improper material.
  replace suspect fuel tanks.
  system: fuel tanks.Vehicle description: vans.

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• Recall 25781 [USA]: This could result in fuel leakage with the potential fora fire.
  Fuel tanks may have been damaged during tank manufacture.
  replace fuel tanks as necessary.
  system: fuel tanksvehicle description: vans

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• Recall 1988039 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  On certain vehicles, the date code on the fuel tank may have been improperly stamped, either causing a puncture or an extremely thin section of metal which could result in fuel leakage. Under some circumstances this could cause an underbody fire which could be hazardous to vehicle occupants. Correction: vehicles will be inspected and fuel tanks replaced where required.

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• Recall 1988146 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  On certain vehicles, fuel tanks may have been constructed of incorrect material which would prevent proper welding of the seam joining the upper and lower tank halves. This would result in fuel leakage and in the presence of an ignition source a vehicle fire. Correction: fuel tanks will be inspected and replaced if required.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

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

• Liftgate latches investigation # EA94005

  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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• Rear wiper switch/fires investigation # PE91062

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• Trans park system failure investigation # EA91010

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• Spare tire carrier fails investigation # EA90030

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• Rear seat structure fails investigation # PE90079

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• Underdash fires investigation # EA90011

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• Spare tire carrier failure investigation # PE90030

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• Underdash fires investigation # PE89170

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While the vehicle was parked consumer noticed that fluid was leaking from underneath the vehicle. It was taken to a garage for inspection, and mechanic determined that the motor mount broke. The mechanic replaced the motor mount but a year later the problem recurred but this time when the motor mount broke it also damaged the oil pan. *ak *nm

Car was parked in driveway approximately 82 degrees, with all windows rolled down, cargo door side window shattered without warning.*ak.*jb

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

While sitting at a light gas started to pour out of vehicle onto ground. Consumer felt this was dangerous in hot vehicle and could easily start a fire.*ak the rubber cap on gasoline tubing failed, causing rapid fuel flow on ground under vehicle.*jb

I beleve the (front sway bar ) should never break under normal driving conditions. *ak

While driving about 70 mph right rear tire tread in center was completely gone, shattering lens on rear tail light. Seconds prior to incident, consumer heard loud explosion, but tire didn't blowout. P205/70r14 with 20,000 miles, after market. *ak

The cap over then end of the 5/16 inch diameter tube for draining the fuel tank deteriorated to the point that gas was leaking from the tube when the fuel tank was full. The rubber on the cap was cracked and mushy. This not only allowed the fuel to leak out, but also allowed water to rust the fuel line that was under the drain cap. Other rubber components in the fuel system appear to be in good condition. Therefore, i suspect that this drain cap is manufactured from inferior rubber. The dealer said the manufacurer does not have this cap in their parts system so i had to be creative in blocking the drain pipe. I have retained the old cap if you would desire to inspect it. According to the shop manual that i purchased, all 1988 chrysler cars have a similar drain cap on the fuel tank. The leak from the drain tube was big enough to leave a 10 inch wide puddle of gasoline on my garage floor. My concerns are not only with fire safety, but also with the environmental impact. You may want to forward this concern with your friends in the epa. Thank you. *ak

Consumer has experienced a problem with fuel line. While vehicle was parked in the garage, noticed that fuel was leaking. When the consumer started the vehicle to check the source of the leak, the vehicle caught in flames. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted. *ak

Consumer was driving on the street at approximately 25 mph, normal road condition, when the cable which holds spare tire underneath vehicle broke, causing vehicle to be lifted while driving, which may have caused an accident. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time.