VEHICLE HANDLING DEGRADED DUE TO REAR AXLE/BEAM FAILURE. THE HANDLING OF THE MINIVAN WAS SIGNIFICANTLY DIFFERENT. I INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE REAR WHEEL HAD A SIGNIFICANT NEGATIVE CAMBER WHEN IT HAS A SOLID REAR AXLE/BEAM. I JACKED THE CAR UP AND INSPECTED THE REAR / AXLE AND BEAM AND SAW A NEAR COMPLETE RUST THRO…
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VEHICLE HANDLING DEGRADED DUE TO REAR AXLE/BEAM FAILURE. THE HANDLING OF THE MINIVAN WAS SIGNIFICANTLY DIFFERENT. I INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE REAR WHEEL HAD A SIGNIFICANT NEGATIVE CAMBER WHEN IT HAS A SOLID REAR AXLE/BEAM. I JACKED THE CAR UP AND INSPECTED THE REAR / AXLE AND BEAM AND SAW A NEAR COMPLETE RUST THROUGH OF THE REAR AXLE/BEAM. THE RUST RESULTED IN THE REAR AXLE BENDING UPWARDS NEAR THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL CASTING/HUB. THIS IN TURN YIELDED THE NEGATIVE CAMBER. THE FAILURE WAS CAUGHT PRIOR TO OCCURRING WHILE AT NORMAL SPEEDS (55 MPH). THERE IS NO QUESTION THAT IF THIS HAD FAILED AT 55 MPH IT WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL. THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY WOULD HAVE ONLY BEEN HELD ON BY A SHOCK ABSORBER AND BRAKE LINE. I HAVE NOT YET FINALIZE HOW TO REPAIR THIS BUT LOOKING AT THE REAR AXLE/BEAM ASSEMBLY IT WILL TAKE A COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF THIS ASSEMBLY. I'D EXPECT THIS TO BE A $2000 REPAIR. I HAVE DETAILED PHOTOGRAPHS AND A REPORT THAT I WOULD BE GLAD TO FORWARD. A MAJOR SUSPENSION COMPONENT SHOULD NOT RUST THROUGH TO FAILURE EVER IF IT WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL. THE DODGE DESIGN CONNECTS THE TWO REAR WHEELS CAST IRON HUBS VIA A THIN WALLED TUBE. THIS THIN WALL TUBE KEEPS THE REAR WHEELS ALIGNED AND AT THE CORRECT CAMBER. THIS TUBE RUSTED THROUGH SUCH THAT THE MAIN SUPPORT TYING THE WHOLE REAR SUSPENSION TOGETHER IS LOST. THIS VAN SPENT SEVERAL YEARS IN NY. I WOULD SAY ANY DODGE MINIVAN RUNNING IN THE NORTH EAST IS AT A SIGNIFICANT RISK OF THIS FAILURE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10266167
110,000 miles · Jul 19, 2007
Suspension
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER. WHILE DRIVING 4 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE AXLE SNAPPED. THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND THE CONTACT HEARD A SQUEALING NOISE RIGHT BEFORE THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME THAT THE AXLE HAS BEEN TOWED AND REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 115,000 AND FAILURE MILEAG…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER. WHILE DRIVING 4 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE AXLE SNAPPED. THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND THE CONTACT HEARD A SQUEALING NOISE RIGHT BEFORE THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME THAT THE AXLE HAS BEEN TOWED AND REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 115,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
NHTSA ODI #10196844
Mileage unknown · Mar 18, 2002
Suspension
THE PART THAT HAD BEEN REPLACED IS COONDIERED A NON-WEAR ITEM. THIS PART SHOULD NOT HAVE BROKEN IN HALF. I CURRENTLY HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER BECAUSE I SUSPECT THIS PART IS BROKEN AGAIN. I WANTED TO SEE IF THE NHTSA HAD RECEIVED ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS, AND TO SEE IF THERE IS RECOURSE BACK TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR THE …
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THE PART THAT HAD BEEN REPLACED IS COONDIERED A NON-WEAR ITEM. THIS PART SHOULD NOT HAVE BROKEN IN HALF. I CURRENTLY HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER BECAUSE I SUSPECT THIS PART IS BROKEN AGAIN. I WANTED TO SEE IF THE NHTSA HAD RECEIVED ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS, AND TO SEE IF THERE IS RECOURSE BACK TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR THE FAILURE OF THE TORSION BAR. THANK YOU FOR TAKING MY CONCERN...PATRICK ADAMO 574-257-3153. *AK
NHTSA ODI #759508
Mileage unknown · Jan 7, 2002
Suspension
WHILE DRIVING WHEELS WILL GO TO THE SIDES WHERE SOMETIMES COULD NOT CONTROL VEHICLE. HAD CONTACTED DEALER FOR THE SITUATION AND THEY HAD PERFORMED ALIGMENT TO FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT STILL IS THE SAME. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8001709
Mileage unknown · Aug 16, 1999
Power TrainService Brakes, HydraulicSteering
WHENEVER DRIVING BETWEEN 35 & 45MPH VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE VERY BADLY. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER & MECHANIC, REPLACED THE AXLE/STRUTS/ TIE ROD ENDS/TIRES/BRAKES & TURNED THE ROTORS. THE CAUSE OF THE SHAKING HAS NOT BEEN FOUND OR CORRECTED. *AK
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH 2-SPOKE LUXURY WHEELS MANUFACTURED JULY 1992 THROUGH JUNE 1993; OR EQUIPPED WITH 4-SPOKE SPORT WHEELS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1992 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1993. THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL FOR CRACKS AND ANY WHEELS WITH CRACKS WILL BE REPLACED. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL HAVE A REINFORCEMENT PLATE INSTALLED TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION IN THE EVENT CRACKING OCCURS.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR IF THE BOLTS BREAK ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO FALL SUDDENLY.
Remedy: 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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE WIRING THAT INITIATES THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD ELECTRICALLY SHORT CIRCUIT TO GROUND. A SHORT CIRCUIT TO GROUND THAT EXISTS IMMEDIATELY AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "ON" OR "START" POSITION CAN CAUSE THE AIR BAG(S) TO INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN INJURE A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTIC CHECK. ANY SHORT CIRCUITS IDENTIFIED IN EITHER THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INITIATOR WIRE CIRCUIT WILL BE REPAIRED.
WHEELS WITH MISFORMED LUG NUT SEATS WERE INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES. THIS CAUSES REDUCED NUT TO WHEEL CONTACT AREA AND LIMITS THE WHEEL SELF-CENTERING CAPABILITY DURING INSTALLATION. THIS RESULTS IN LOSS OF WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE RETENTION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: LOSS OF LUG NUT TORQUE RETENTION MAY LEAD TO WHEEL LUGFAILURE WHICH MAY CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSPECT THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY PLANT CODE; REPLACE WHEELS KNOWN TO HAVE THE PROBLEM AND INSTALL NEW LUG NUTS.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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DP03002 · Steering Column Separation
Opened May 7, 2003 · Closed Jul 22, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering:column
MR. LARRY A. SACKEY SUBMITTED A PETITION TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) BY LETTER DATED APRIL 18, 2003, REQUESTING THAT NHTSAFURTHER INVESTIGATE THE DEFECTIVE COLLAPSIBLE STEERING SHAFT SYSTEM ON 1987-1995 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.IN PART BECAUSE OF 49 CFR ? 30120(G), NHTSA HAS DECIDED TO LIMIT THE SCOPE OF THE PETITION VEHICLES TO 1993-1995 MODELS, EXCLUDING THE 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND 1994-1995 DODGE RAM SERIES TRUCKS THAT WERE RECALLED (93V210 & 96V230) FOR STEERING COLUMN FAILURE.IF THE ANALYSIS OF THESE VEHICLES HAD IDENTIFIED A POTENTIAL PROBLEM, THE SCOPE COULD HAVE BEEN EXPANDED IN AN INVESTIGATION.A REVIEW OF ODI'S DATA BASE SHOWS NO RECENT COMPLAINTS AND A LACK OF A COMPLAINT TREND CONCERNING THE SUBJECT ISSUE ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AS A WHOLE OR BY INDIVIDUAL MODELS.THEREFORE, THE PETITION IS DENIED.FOR DETAILS, SEE FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE VOLUME 68, NO. 130, JULY 8, 2003.
RQ00011 · Steering Wheel Separation
Opened May 1, 2000 · Closed Apr 1, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
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PE97049 · Air Bag Circuit/windshield Wiper Motor
Opened Nov 18, 1997 · Closed Mar 17, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility
There is no summary currently available
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
EA94005 · Liftgate Latches
Opened Jan 31, 1994 · Closed Oct 25, 1995
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
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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