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1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Grand Voyager years

Owner complaints for the 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager are substantially higher than the model-year median of 80.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 63 of 569 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Power Train. Review the 103 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 99 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 94 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

10 crash reports22 fire reports7 injury reports

Fuel System, Gasoline complaints

94 reports
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Mileage unknown · Jan 3, 2001
Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES FUEL CAN BE SMELLED INSIDE THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT SOME FUEL PUMPS ALLOW THE FUMES TO GATHER UNDER THE BODY CAVITY AND ENTER THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM, CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS A BAD DESIGN AS WELL AS A SAFETY ISSUE. *SLC

NHTSA ODI #558703

Mileage unknown · Dec 14, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline

PLASTIC MANUFACTURED FUEL TANK HAS DEVELOPED A CRACK, AND IS LEAKING BADLY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK THE DEALER BLAMES THE MANUFACTURER FOR DEFECTIVE DESIGN BUT THE MANUFACTURE BLAMES THE DEALER FOR POOR INSTALLATION. FUEL TANK CRACKED DUE TO INCORRECT INSTALATION. *YH

NHTSA ODI #876487

Mileage unknown · Nov 14, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK LEAKS FUEL. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED GAS TANK. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER 5 MONTHS PRIOR TO TANK LEAKING FOR OTHER PROBLEMS, AND AT THAT TIME TANK WAS LEAKING A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL. AFTER THE 5 MONTHS GASTANK WAS POURING GAS OUT. CURRENTLY, DEALER DOES NOT WANT TO ADMIT THAT G…

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FUEL TANK LEAKS FUEL. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER REPLACED GAS TANK. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER 5 MONTHS PRIOR TO TANK LEAKING FOR OTHER PROBLEMS, AND AT THAT TIME TANK WAS LEAKING A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL. AFTER THE 5 MONTHS GASTANK WAS POURING GAS OUT. CURRENTLY, DEALER DOES NOT WANT TO ADMIT THAT GAS TANK WAS PART OF THE RECALL THAT WAS ISSUED BEFORE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN.*AK

NHTSA ODI #874933

Mileage unknown · Nov 5, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline

FOLLOWING RECALL OF FUEL PUMP O RING WE NOTICED A STONG GAS ODOR FOLLOWING EACH FILLING OF THE TANK TO CAPACITY. THOUGHT IT WAS JUST FROM OVERFLOW. FINALLY TOOK TO DEALER. DEALER REPORTED VENT BREATHER TUBE CRACKED ON TOP OF TANK. HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE TANK DUE TO THE TUBE BEING MOLDED INTO THE TANK. I AGREED TO HAVE TANK REPLAC…

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FOLLOWING RECALL OF FUEL PUMP O RING WE NOTICED A STONG GAS ODOR FOLLOWING EACH FILLING OF THE TANK TO CAPACITY. THOUGHT IT WAS JUST FROM OVERFLOW. FINALLY TOOK TO DEALER. DEALER REPORTED VENT BREATHER TUBE CRACKED ON TOP OF TANK. HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE TANK DUE TO THE TUBE BEING MOLDED INTO THE TANK. I AGREED TO HAVE TANK REPLACED, AND THEN KEPT THE OLD TANK. CHECKED TOP OF TANK AND COULD SEE THAT LEAKAGE OCCURED, BUT NOT HOW. VENT TUBE WAS REMOVABLE CONTRADICTORY TO WHAT DEALER STATED. TUBE NOT CRACKED. I FILLED TANK AND TIPPED IT TO PUT PRESSURE ON THE VENT TUBE. NO LEAKAGE OCCURRED. I'M WORRIED THAT THE PROBLEM WASN'T FIXED BY REPLACING THE TANK. NOW THERE IS A NEW RECALL ON FUEL RAIL SYSTEM. MECHANIC AT DEALERSHIP SAID THE NEW TANK HAD A REDESIGNED VENT SYSTEM ON THE TOP OF THE TANK. I WAS CHARGHED $789 TO REPLACE TANK WHEN TANK WASN'T THE PROBLEM, AND THE DEALERS EXPLANATION OF WHAT WAS DAMAGED WAS INCORRECT. IT APPEARS TO ME THAT THERE MUST BE A PROBLEM WITH THE VENT TUBE SEAL, ALTHOUGH IT ISN'T APPARENT, OR THERE IS A LOT OF PRESSURE BUILDING IN THE SYSTEM SOMEWHERE, WHICH CAUSES IT TO FLOW OUT OF VENT TO TANK CONNECTION, ALTHOUGH I COULDN'T GET IT TO LEAK. IF THE NEW TANK HAD A REDESIGNED VENT SYSTEM, THAT TELLS ME THE PREVIOUS VENT SYSTEM WAS FAULTY. AM I RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLACEMENT IF IT WAS OBVIOUSLY A KNOWN PROBLEM? PLEASE ADVISE WHAT I SHOULD DO. I'M WORRIED WITH THE NEW RECALL THAT THE CAR MAY STILL NOT BE SAFE. THE DEALER DID NOT CHECK THE FUEL RAIL SYSTEM OF THIS VEHICLE BEFORE I PAID FOR THE NEW TANK ON NOVEMBER 1. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!

NHTSA ODI #735761

Mileage unknown · Nov 3, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL LINES WERE SPILLING GAS ALL OVER ENGINE DUE TO A FAULTY FUEL RAIL. DEALER HAS VEHICLE CURRENTLY.*AK *SLC

NHTSA ODI #874355

Mileage unknown · Nov 1, 2000
EquipmentFuel System, GasolinePower Train

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 86000 MILES, WINDSHIELD WIPER PROBLEMS, A/C FAILED 5 TIMES IN THE LAST 4 YEARS

NHTSA ODI #735550

Mileage unknown · Oct 17, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline

CAN SMELL FUMES INSIDE OF VEHICLE AFTER PUTTING FUEL INTO THE TANK. IF THE TANK WAS FULL, THE FUEL WOULD LEAK OUT. TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE CAUSE OF THE LEAKAGE. HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 8 TIMES & PROBLEM NOT SOLVED. TOOK IT BACK AGAIN & MECHANIC INFORMED OWNER THE ENTIRE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*…

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CAN SMELL FUMES INSIDE OF VEHICLE AFTER PUTTING FUEL INTO THE TANK. IF THE TANK WAS FULL, THE FUEL WOULD LEAK OUT. TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE CAUSE OF THE LEAKAGE. HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 8 TIMES & PROBLEM NOT SOLVED. TOOK IT BACK AGAIN & MECHANIC INFORMED OWNER THE ENTIRE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

NHTSA ODI #873228

Mileage unknown · Sep 28, 2000
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, GasolineLatches/locks/linkages

CHILD SEAT WAS NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY PRIOR TO RECALL 95I004. *SLC

NHTSA ODI #555401

Mileage unknown · Aug 31, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline

DEAR OFFICER, I AM WRITING THIS COMPLAINT WITH DEEP FRUSTRATION AND STRESS. GAS FUEL TANK IS SUPPOSE TO BE BUILT TO LAST. IT IS NOT A WEARY TYPE OF COMPONENT. THE PROBLEM POSSES SERIOUS AND FATAL SAFETY ISSUE TO OUR FAMILY AND OTHERS WHO DRIVE SUCH VEHICLE. WHY SHOULD OWNER BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ORIGINAL MFG. DEFECT. PROBLEM: FUEL…

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DEAR OFFICER, I AM WRITING THIS COMPLAINT WITH DEEP FRUSTRATION AND STRESS. GAS FUEL TANK IS SUPPOSE TO BE BUILT TO LAST. IT IS NOT A WEARY TYPE OF COMPONENT. THE PROBLEM POSSES SERIOUS AND FATAL SAFETY ISSUE TO OUR FAMILY AND OTHERS WHO DRIVE SUCH VEHICLE. WHY SHOULD OWNER BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ORIGINAL MFG. DEFECT. PROBLEM: FUEL GAS TANK LEAKS ON THE SEAM LINE. FUEL ODOR PRESENTS AROUND THE VEHICLE. APPEAR AS ORIGINAL MFG. DEFECT ON FUEL GAS TANK. HAVE TAKEN PHOTO PICTURES AND ASKED DEALER TO SAVE ORIGINAL DEFECT FUEL TANK AS EVIDENCE. PLEASE CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY FOR UPDATE. SINCERELY. WAYNE HU AND SHE WANG

NHTSA ODI #729744

Mileage unknown · Aug 21, 2000
Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE FILLING UP VEHICLE IT STARTED LEAKING GAS, JUST LIKE IT DID BACK IN MAR.2000 WHEN IT WAS TAKEN IN FOR RECALL ON FUEL TANK. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH RECALL, AND THAT TANK BROKE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #868228

Official recalls

9

02V293000 · Air Bags:frontal

Nov 7, 2002

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN WOUND INCORRECTLY DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.

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 VEHICLES WITH 70,000 MILES OR LESS. AN EXTENDED LIFETIME WARRANTY WILL ALSO BE PLACED ON THIS COMPONENT FOR ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE. DAIMLERCHRYSLER WILL ALSO REIMBURSE OWNERS WHO HAVE PAID TO HAVE THE CLOCKSPRING REPLACED ON THEIR VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 18, 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.

00V268000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System

Sep 13, 2000

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.

99V216000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Aug 9, 1999

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK AT THE INTERFACE OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ATTACHMENT.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF A FUEL LEAK OCCURS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ATTACHING NUT WITH A NUT THAT INCLUDES TIGHTER DESIGN TOLERANCES. THE SEALING O-RING WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.

98V185000 · Child Seat

Aug 6, 1998

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS. THE SHOULDER HARNESS RESTRAINT ON THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT CAN BECOME DIFFICULT TO EXTRACT WHEN THE SAFETY BELT LATCH PLATE BECOMES CONTAMINATED.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN RELEASING A CHILD FROM THE RESTRAINT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE LATCH MECHANISM. AN EXTENDER WILL BE ADDED TO THE EMERGENCY RELEASE ANCHOR FOR THE CHILD SEAT SAFETY BELTS SO THAT THE RELEASE CLIPS ARE MORE VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO THE OPERATOR IN THE EVENT THAT THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM CAN NOT BE UNLOCKED. IN ADDITION, AN INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER'S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT CARD WILL BE PROVIDED.

96V136000 · Seat Belts:integrated Child Seat

Jul 18, 1996

THE BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT MODULES TO THE SEAT FRAME CAN BREAK.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE OCCUPANT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT MODULE BOLTS.

96V002000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap

Jan 16, 1996

A STATIC ELECTRIC CHARGE CAN BUILD UP ON THE UNGROUNDED METAL SECTION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A SPARK TO OCCUR WHEN FUELING THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY IGNITE THE FUEL VAPORS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND STRAP FOR THE FUEL FILLER TUBE.

96V006000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline

Jan 11, 1996

IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY AND ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL IS NOT ADEQUATELY RETAINED.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: INADEQUATE SEALING AND RETENTION OF THE PLUG CAN RESULT IN OIL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN EXPANSION PLUG AND RETAINING BRACKET OVER THE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG.

95V236000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Dec 8, 1995

THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE CAN ALLOW FUEL TO PASS INTO THE VAPOR CANISTER RESULTING IN THE POTENTIAL FOR FUEL LEAKAGE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE INCREASES THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE WITH A FILLER TUBE THAT HAS AN ADDITIONAL ROLLOVER VALVE. THE ASSOCIATED ROLLOVER VALVE VAPOR HOSES WILL BE REROUTED.

95V225000 · Seats

Nov 28, 1995

THE BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE REAR BENCH SEATS TO THE SEAT RISERS MAY BE EMBRITTLED AND FRACTURE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT, THE BOLT MAY FAIL AND CAN CAUSE THE SEAT TO BREAK AWAY FROM THE SEAT RISERS, WHICH INCREASES THE POTENTIALOF INJURY TO ITS OCCUPANTS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BENCH SEAT TO RISER BOLTS.

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

11

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

PE00032 · Air Bag Clockspring

Opened Aug 8, 2000 · Closed Feb 21, 2001

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags

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

EA97002 · Fuel Tank Leaks

Opened Jan 31, 1997 · Closed Feb 10, 1998

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages

THIS ENGINEERING ANALYSIS WAS OPENED ON JANUARY 31, 1997 BASED ON INFORMATION GATHERED DURING PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE), PE96-051. THE PE WAS OPENED ON AUGUST 19, 1996, TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE AREA WHERE THE FUEL PUMP/SENDING UNIT JOINS THE FUEL TANK.FOR BREVIDY, THIS AREA WILL BE REFERRED TO AS THE PUMP/TANK INTERFACE.THESE ALLEGATIONS WERE FIRST RECEIVED BY ODI ON AUGUST 2, 1996 WHILE INVESTIGATING ALLEGATIONS OF CHRYSLER MINIVAN THROTTLE SHAFT HAND-UP, AND UNCONTROLLED ENGINE SPEED, IN PE96-036.WHILE DISCUSSING THAT ISSUE WITH A FLEET, IT WAS ALLEGED THAT AT LEAST 10(OUT OF 40) 1996 EARLY PRODUCTION CHRYSLER MINIVANS LEAKED FUEL FROM THE PUMP/TANK INTERFACE.ANALYSIS OF THE COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY DATA INDICATE FUEL TANK LEAKAGE INCIDENTS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES PREDOMINATLY AFFECTED EARLY PRODUCTION VEHICLES.THE DATA INVOLVING CONFIRMED INCIDENTS OF TANK/PUMP INTERFACE LEAKS SUGGEST THAT THOSE FAILURES HAVE BEEN DECLINING SINCE JULY 1996.ODI HAS RECEIVED NO REPORTS OF THE SUBJECT CONDITION INVOLVING ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PUMPS AND TANKS SINCE SEPTEMBER, 1997.CURRENTLY THIS ISSSUE DOES NOT REQRESENT A CONTINUING FIELD CONCERN.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES FOR FUEL LEAKS OF ANY TYPE.A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURED DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.

EA97003 · Integrated Child Seat Belt Lockup

Opened Jan 31, 1997 · Closed Aug 19, 1998

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Child Seat

THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.CHRYSLER CORPORATION HAS SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT IDENTIFYING A SAFETY DEFECT AND OUTLINING THE PROPOSED REMEDY.RECALL NUMBER 98V-185 HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO THIS SAFETY RECALL.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Child Seat

THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.CHRYSLER CORPORATION HAS SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT IDENTIFYING A SAFETY DEFECT AND OUTLINING THE PROPOSED REMEDY.RECALL NUMBER 98V-185 HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO THIS SAFETY RECALL.

Child Seat

THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.CHRYSLER CORPORATION HAS SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT IDENTIFYING A SAFETY DEFECT AND OUTLINING THE PROPOSED REMEDY.RECALL NUMBER 98V-185 HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO THIS SAFETY RECALL.

SQ96016 · Integrated Child Seat Belt Lockup

Opened Sep 18, 1996 · Closed Feb 4, 1997

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:integrated Child Seat

ODI CONTINUES TO RECEIVE COMPLAINTS ALLEGING LATCHING/RETRACTOR MECHANISM PROBLEMS.CHRYSLER'S ASSESSMENT OF THE PROBLEM INDICATES THAT OWNERS OF THE VEHICLES ARE NOT ADHERING TO THE CLEANING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SEAT.THE SEAT APPEARS TO MALFUNCTION IF CRUMBS OF FOOD OR BEVERAGE RESIDUE ACCUMULATES ON THE LATCHING TONGUE IN THEWELL LOCATED BETWEEN THE CHILD'S LEGS.ODI HAS 19 COMPLAINTS OF RETRACT LOCKUP.SEVEN OF THESE COMPLAINTS REPORT CUTTING THE STRAPS TO REMOVE THE CHILD.TWO OF THE SEVEN CONSUMERS ALLEGE THE CHILD WAS CHOKING.CHRYSLER REPORTS 60 OWNER/FIELD REPORTS WHICH INDICATED 19 HARNESSES WERE CUT TO REMOVE THE CHILDREN.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO FULLY ASSESS THE SAFETY CONSEQUENCE OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT AND TO EVALUATE THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION'S RATIONAL FOR NOT CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN.

PE96051 · Fuel Leaks From The Gas Tank

Opened Aug 19, 1996 · Closed Jan 31, 1997

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages

ANALYSIS TO DATE INDICATES THAT SOME OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLESCONTINUE TO EXPERIENCE FUEL LEAKS FROM THE FUEL TANK AT THE SENDING UNIT INTERFACE.MOST OFTEN THE LEAK INVOLVES THE O-RING SEAL.

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

PE95053 · Fuel Leakeage From Rollover Valve

Opened Oct 25, 1995 · Closed Dec 22, 1995

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control

There is no summary currently available