Dodge Grand Caravan 1991

• Recall 10656 [USA]: Personal injury could occur if the bolts break allowing the liftgate to fall suddenly.
  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.
  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 1999. 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 1-888-327-4236.

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• Recall 10252 [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 14156 [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 13511 [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 28924 [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 29424 [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 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 1991157 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles equipped with an anti-lock brake system (abs), the high pressure hose may leak or detach due to inadequate crimping of the hose-to-end fittings. This condition could result in loss of brake power assist and a possible increase in stopping distances. Correction:(526) abs high pressure hose will be replaced with a hose of different design and construction. (527) four hundred and twenty six of the identified mini vans will also have the abs pump casting inspected for porosity. Leaking pumps, if found, will be replaced.

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• Rear liftgate support investigation # RQ99004

  On may 7, 1997, chrysler filed a defect information report to recall 436,000 1992 dodge caravan/grand caravan, plymouth voyager/grand voyager and chrysler town and country vehicles to repair the liftgate supports; safety recall 97v-079.Odi had investigation the rear liftgate support problem for 1991-1993 chrysler minivans in pe 96-035 and ea96-027.At the time of closing ea96-027 on may 16, 1997, a safety related defect trend had not been identified on the 1991 and 1993 models.Since the closing of ea96-027, odi has received 34 complaints of rear liftgate support attaching bolt failures, including ten injuries, on the subjecet vehicles.It is recommended that a recall query be opened to determine the scope of liftgate support failures on the subject vehicles.Closing note: on july 19, 1999, damilerchrysler agreed to recall 1991, 1993, and 1994 model year vehicles to remedy rear liftgate supports; safety recall 99v-213.It is recommended that rq99-004 be closed.
  

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• Safety belt anchorage failures investigation # EA97005

  Center seat, right-side, safety belt anchorage releases, frequently when the belt is in use
  

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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

  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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Nhtsa recall: 96v099000 lifetime coverage...Bendix 10 abs brake failure. Chrysler corporation denied reimbursement of repairs on 10/20/2020..

Nhtsa recall: 96v099000 lifetime coverage...Bendix 10 abs brake failure. Chrysler corporation denied reimbursement of repairs on 10/20/2020..

Tl* the contact owns a 1991 dodge grand caravan. While driving at unknown speeds, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to engage and traveled halfway to the floorboard. The contact stated that the brakes eventfully engaged after the brake pedal was depressed several times. In addition, the anti-lock and brake indicators were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but they were not equipped to service the vehicle. The mechanic referred the contact to another independent mechanic who then referred the contact to a local dealer. The vehicle was towed to glenbrook dodge chrysler jeep (100 w coliseum blvd, fort wayne, in 46805, (260) 579-4713) where it was diagnosed that the anti-lock system failed and the vehicle was in manual mode. The dealer informed the contact that parts were no longer being manufactured. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: [xxx]. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 66,000. The vin was not available. *tt information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *tr

Nhtsa recall #96v099000, referencing abs lifetime warranty. Dealer crystal chrysler center, cathedral city, california, (760) 324-4557, has failed to repair the defective abs system of this vehicle under the mandated nhtsa lifetime warranty. Dealer has had this vehicle for over six months with the excuse that "diagnosis" is in process. Chrysler corporation's "executive referral" customer assistance (586) 274-8177, has failed to assure customer satisfaction. Abs anti-lock light remains on, pump and actuator assembly continues to fail and has created a "dead short" in the "fusible links" causing catastrophic failure in the wiring harnesses. No matter the mileage of this vehicle, i am requesting repairs to the entire abs system under the nhtsa lifetime warranty...Please assist. Update 9/15/15*cw updated 11/10/11.*jb

Fuel rail leaks gas into engine compartment. *tr

I was on my way home with my four kids when i noticed a strong smell of gas. When my husband got home i had him look at it to find out it was leaking gas from the fuel rail so bad that there was standing gas on the valve cover leaking into where my spark plugs are. I contacted the place i am buying it from and they refuse to fix it, unless i pay for it. Is there any recall in this problem?I see there has been many complaints same as mine. *jb

While driving approximately 30 mph consumer applied the brakes to come to a stop. When proceeding to pull off vehicle hesitated and would not move. When taken to dealer for service it was determined to be the abs not unlocking.*ak

Upon receiving a recall notice consumer took the vehicle to service dealer for repairs of abs brakes. The service dealer told the consumer that he would need to pay for a diagnostic. Consumer stated there were 7 recalls on this particular vehicle. The recall specifically stated there no charge to the consumer. *ak

Vehicle experienced a leak in the fuel rail. Owner contacted the manufacturer and the dealer, and neither was willing to assist the owner. *ak....*ak