AFTER HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAT BELTS IN THE REAR SEAT OF OUR MINIVAN, BEING THAT THEY DON'T' UNLATCH AT CERTAIN TIMES AS WELL AS THE FACT THAT AT TIMES WHEN TRYING TO LATCH THEM, THEY WON'T LATCH UNTIL MUCH DIFFICULTY, I DID A SEARCH FOR INFORMATION ON THEM, AND FIND THAT THESE SEAT BELTS ARE DANGEROUS (GEN 3) I CALLED …
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AFTER HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAT BELTS IN THE REAR SEAT OF OUR MINIVAN, BEING THAT THEY DON'T' UNLATCH AT CERTAIN TIMES AS WELL AS THE FACT THAT AT TIMES WHEN TRYING TO LATCH THEM, THEY WON'T LATCH UNTIL MUCH DIFFICULTY, I DID A SEARCH FOR INFORMATION ON THEM, AND FIND THAT THESE SEAT BELTS ARE DANGEROUS (GEN 3) I CALLED THE DEALER TO ASK ABOUT HAVING THEM REPLACED AND THEY SAID THERE WASN'T ANYTHING THEY COULD DO AS THEY WOULD JUST BE THE SAME (VERSION) PUT BACK IN. I WANT THE SEAT BELT REPLACED AS I HAVE 5 CHILDREN AND OFTEN HAVE THEM IN THIS VEHICLE, IT IS UNFORTUNATELY NOT LIKELY THAT WE CAN AFFORD TO HAVE THE CAR REPLACED AT THIS TIME, OR WE CERTAINLY WOULD. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10173112
Mileage unknown · Feb 1, 2004
Seat Belts
I OWN A DODGE/CHRYSLER CARAVAN. I HAVE GEN3 SEATBELTS WHICH ARE UNSAFE AND I BELIEVE CHRYSLER SHOULD BE FORCED TO REPLACE THE BELTS FREE OF CHARGE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10056273
Mileage unknown · Jan 25, 2004
Seat Belts
I THINK THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE THAT THE GENERATION 3 SEAT BELTS ARE A FAULTY DESIGN. I THINK THEY NEED TO BE RECALLED AND REPLACED WITH GENERATION 4 SEAT BELTS BEFORE ANOTHER PERSON IS INJURED OR KILLED. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT AND AFFECTS ALL 3 OF OUR VEHICLES. WE HAVE CHILDREN AND I AM WORRIED THAT SOMETHING WILL …
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I THINK THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE THAT THE GENERATION 3 SEAT BELTS ARE A FAULTY DESIGN. I THINK THEY NEED TO BE RECALLED AND REPLACED WITH GENERATION 4 SEAT BELTS BEFORE ANOTHER PERSON IS INJURED OR KILLED. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT AND AFFECTS ALL 3 OF OUR VEHICLES. WE HAVE CHILDREN AND I AM WORRIED THAT SOMETHING WILL HAPPEN TO THEM, OR ME. DAIMLER CHRYSLER NEEDS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM OR WE WILL THINK TWICE ABOUT BUYING ANYMORE CHRYSLER VEHICLES. THEY ARE ALL THAT WE HAVE BOUGHT IN THE PAST! *LA
NHTSA ODI #10054829
Mileage unknown · Dec 4, 2003
Seat Belts
CONSUMER WAS UPSET BECAUSE ALL FOUR BACK SEAT BELTS DID NOT WORK. THERE WERE PASSENGERS IN THE REAR SEATS WHO COULD NOT BUCKLE IN SAFELY. *AK CONSUMER WANTED TO WITHDRAW THE COMPLAINT. CONSUMER WAS UNAWARE AS TO HOW THE SYSTEM WAS SUPPOSE TO WORK IN THE CARAVAN. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED WHO INFORMED THE CONSU…
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CONSUMER WAS UPSET BECAUSE ALL FOUR BACK SEAT BELTS DID NOT WORK. THERE WERE PASSENGERS IN THE REAR SEATS WHO COULD NOT BUCKLE IN SAFELY. *AK CONSUMER WANTED TO WITHDRAW THE COMPLAINT. CONSUMER WAS UNAWARE AS TO HOW THE SYSTEM WAS SUPPOSE TO WORK IN THE CARAVAN. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT LOCK WHEN PULED MANUALLY. *PH *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10044146
Mileage unknown · Aug 5, 2003
Seat Belts
CONSUMER NOTICED MIDDLE ROW SEAT BELTS HAD SNAPPED AFTER DEPRESSING BRAKES IN A SUDDEN STOP, CAUSING CHILD TO FALL OUT OF SEAT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10032109
Mileage unknown · Jul 18, 2003
Seat Belts
THE FRONT BENCH SEAT BELT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DID NOT LATCH PROPERLY. THE SEAT BELT BECAME UNLATCHED 3 TIMES, WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CONSUMER'S CHILD IN THE CAR SEAT, WHICH CAUSED THE CHILD TO FALL OUT AND HIT THE FLOOR. *AK *CB *JB
NHTSA ODI #10024001
29,461 miles · Jun 17, 2003
Fuel System, GasolineSeat BeltsTires
GASOLINE SMELL IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, CAR MILEAGE PLUMMETED. *MR DEALER FOUND INJECTOR LEAKING AND REMOVED AND REPLACED PLEMUIN AND REPLACED INJECTOR. SEAT BELT INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. ALL TIRES WERE UNDER PRESSURE. *TT *JB
NHTSA ODI #10024643
Mileage unknown · Jun 13, 2003
Seat Belts
SEAT BELT HOLDING OUR CHILD SAFETY SEAT CAME UNLATCHED. CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH GEN3 SEAT BELTS IN 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10023019
Mileage unknown · May 8, 2003
Seat Belts
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND THE TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDED THE SEAT BELTS BE REPLACED BUT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE TECHNICIAN INDICATED THAT THE CONSUMER WOULD BE NOTIFIED WHEN THE PART BECAME AVAILABLE. MORE THAN A YEAR …
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THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND THE TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDED THE SEAT BELTS BE REPLACED BUT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE TECHNICIAN INDICATED THAT THE CONSUMER WOULD BE NOTIFIED WHEN THE PART BECAME AVAILABLE. MORE THAN A YEAR PAST AND THE CONSUMER STILL DIDN'T HEAR FROM THE DEALER. *AK *NLM
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY BECOME DISABLED DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE CLOCKSPRING, WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL.
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 COVERED VEHICLES WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS. FOR THOSE VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN 70,000 MILES, DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL OFFER AN EXTENDED LIFETIME WARRANTY UNDER WHICH IT WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING AT NO CHARGE IF IT FAILS. DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL ALSO REIMBURSE OWNERS WHO HAVE PAID TO HAVE THE CLOCKSPRING REPLACED ON THEIR VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, SOME TRIM MATERIAL CAN LOOSEN AND DROP INTO THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRIM WITH FOAM BLOCKERS AND INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL 3RD ROW SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 3, 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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN VAN, WAGON, PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE RETRACTOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, IT WILL NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. 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.
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS BUILT FOR FLEET SALES ONLY. THE HEADLAMP MODULE DOES NOT IDENTIFY THE PARK LAMP AS "DRL" AS REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108.
Remedy: ALL FLEET OWNERS/OPERATORS WILL BE MAILED NON-REMOVABLE DECALS WITH THE REQUIRED "DRL" LETTERS.
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
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EA04013 · Driver Air Bag Clockspring Failure
Opened Jun 4, 2004 · Closed May 25, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal
THE DRIVER AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING CAN DEVELOP AN OPEN-CIRCUIT CONDITION RESULTING IN NONFUNCTIONAL DRIVER-SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG, HORN, CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED), AND/OR STEERING WHEEL RADIO CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED).IN ITS OCTOBER 5, 2004 LETTER TO NHTSA, DAIMLERCHRYSLER STATED THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL AND REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY ON ALL MY 1998.5-2000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER MINIVANS, BUILT BETWEEN MARCH 1998 AND AUGUST 2000, WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS.IT WILL ALSO PROVIDE A LIFETIME WARRANTY FOR THIS COMPONENT ON MY 1998.5-2000 MINIVANS, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE.THE DETAILS OF THE CORRECTIVE ACTION ARE DESCRIBED IN DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S LETTER (SEE RECALL NO. 04V-480).THE AGENCY BELIEVES THAT FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS WITH RESPECT TO THOSE VEHICLES COVERED ONLY BY THE LIFETIME WARRANTY.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE PAGE 2 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
RQ04001 · Driver Air Bag Clockspring Failure
Opened Jan 28, 2004 · Closed Jun 4, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal
COMPLAINTS REPORT AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES, AND THIS MAY BE ACCOMPANIED WITH A NON-FUNCTIONING HORN AND/OR CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED).THIS IS INDICATIVE OF AN OPEN-CIRCUIT CLOCKSPRING FAILURE (RESULTS IN NON-FUNCTIONING DRIVER'S AIR BAG), SIMILAR TO THE FAILURE CONDITION THAT WAS THE SUBJECT OF DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S RECALL OF MODEL YEAR 1996-1998.5 MINIVANS (RECALL NO. 02V-293).THIS RECALL QUERY HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA04-013).
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
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
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