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756 reportsMileage unknown · Aug 25, 2006
Fuel System, Gasoline
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, AN ODOR OF GASOLINE WAS NOTICED AND A PUDDLE WAS SEEN UNDER THE FUEL TANK. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE FUEL TANK, CONFIRMED THE LEAK AND INFORMED THE CONTACT OF RECALL# 69V002000. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER WHERE THE GAS TANK WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, AN ODOR OF GASOLINE WAS NOTICED AND A PUDDLE WAS SEEN UNDER THE FUEL TANK. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE FUEL TANK, CONFIRMED THE LEAK AND INFORMED THE CONTACT OF RECALL# 69V002000. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER WHERE THE GAS TANK WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT NOTICED ANOTHER LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK AND RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE SERVICE DEALER, WHO REFUSED TO FIX OR REPLACE THE TANK AS THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.
NHTSA ODI #10166553
138,800 miles · May 1, 2006
Suspension
FRONT STRUT TOWER CORROSION PERFORATING ATTACHMENT SURFACE ON 1996 CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER. ATTACHMENT POINT DETERIORATES CAUSING THE FRONT SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE MAKING THE VEHICLE UNABLE TO STEER CAUSING COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE OR OBJECT UNAVOIDABLE. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10156516
Mileage unknown · Feb 27, 2006
Suspension
THIS IS NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THIS YET. I OWN A 1996 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER SE, THE STRUT TOWERS ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE UNDER THE HOOD ARE RUSTING OUT. THE TOWER HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED YET DUE TO CHRYSLER TELLING ME THE PARTS FOR THE FIX ARE BACK ORDERED, AND THEY DO NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. IF O…
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THIS IS NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THIS YET. I OWN A 1996 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER SE, THE STRUT TOWERS ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE UNDER THE HOOD ARE RUSTING OUT. THE TOWER HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED YET DUE TO CHRYSLER TELLING ME THE PARTS FOR THE FIX ARE BACK ORDERED, AND THEY DO NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. IF ONE OF STRUTS WHERE TO COME THROUGH, GOD KNOWS WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN. THIS SEEMS TO BE AFFECTING 96-00 CARAVANS AND VOYAGERS, PERSONALLY SEEN IT AND ON-LINE FORUMS. I HAVE HAD DIFFERENT 96 AND 97 WITH THE SAME PROBLEM, HAVE SINCE SOLD THEM. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10151268
73,687 miles · Dec 30, 2005
Air Bags
DT*: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 02V293000, CONCERNING THE AIR BAGS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND GAVE VERBAL AUTHORIZATION TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS THEY REFUSED TO PERFORM THE WORK BECAUSE THE VEHICLE DID NOT DEMONSTRATE THE PROBLEMS I…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 02V293000, CONCERNING THE AIR BAGS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND GAVE VERBAL AUTHORIZATION TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS THEY REFUSED TO PERFORM THE WORK BECAUSE THE VEHICLE DID NOT DEMONSTRATE THE PROBLEMS INDICATED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND THEY AGREED WITH THE DEALER THAT THE RECALL WORK SHOULD NOT BE PERFORMED IF THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SHOWING SIGNS OF THE DEFECT. BECAUSE THE RECALL WORK WAS NOT PERFORMED THE CONTACT FELT THE AIR BAGS MAY DEPLOY WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSE AN INJURY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10146550
Mileage unknown · Nov 29, 2005
Exterior Lighting
THE HEADLIGHT LENSES ON MY 1996 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VAN ARE DETERIORATING. YOU COULD SAY THEY ARE FOGGING UP. I LOOKED AT THEM WITH A MAGNIFYING GLASS AND IT LOOKS LIKE THERE ARE TINY CRACKS. IT IS DEGRADING THE LIGHT EMANATING FROM THE LENSES TO SUCH AN EXTENT THAT NIGHT DRIVING IS REALLY DANGEROUS. MY BRIGHTS ARE DIMMER THAN MOST…
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THE HEADLIGHT LENSES ON MY 1996 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VAN ARE DETERIORATING. YOU COULD SAY THEY ARE FOGGING UP. I LOOKED AT THEM WITH A MAGNIFYING GLASS AND IT LOOKS LIKE THERE ARE TINY CRACKS. IT IS DEGRADING THE LIGHT EMANATING FROM THE LENSES TO SUCH AN EXTENT THAT NIGHT DRIVING IS REALLY DANGEROUS. MY BRIGHTS ARE DIMMER THAN MOST CARS' LOW BEAMS. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10143864
63,000 miles · Nov 4, 2005
Visibility
DT: THE CONTACT STATED SINCE THE PURCHASE OF USED VEHICLE THE DEFROSTER DID NOT WORK. WITHOUT USE OF THE DEFROSTER THERE WAS POOR VISIBILITY. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER HAS MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTAC…
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DT: THE CONTACT STATED SINCE THE PURCHASE OF USED VEHICLE THE DEFROSTER DID NOT WORK. WITHOUT USE OF THE DEFROSTER THERE WAS POOR VISIBILITY. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER HAS MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED , AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. *AK UPDATED 11/29/2005 - *NM
NHTSA ODI #10141757
63,320 miles · Nov 2, 2005
EquipmentService Brakes, HydraulicSteering
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE SEVERAL SAFETY DEFECTS WITHIN VEHICLE. THE SERVICE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE NUMEROUS TIMES. THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE DEFROSTING SYSTEM, THE AIR CONDITIONING BELT, HEATER CORE, AND HEATER BLOWER, THEY WERE ALL REPLACED. THE REPLACEMENT OF THESE PARTS DID NOT SOLVE THE DE…
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DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE SEVERAL SAFETY DEFECTS WITHIN VEHICLE. THE SERVICE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE NUMEROUS TIMES. THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE DEFROSTING SYSTEM, THE AIR CONDITIONING BELT, HEATER CORE, AND HEATER BLOWER, THEY WERE ALL REPLACED. THE REPLACEMENT OF THESE PARTS DID NOT SOLVE THE DEFROSTING PROBLEM. THE STEERING COLUMN SHOOK WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEEDS. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE SOURCE OF THE STEERING VIBRATION. THERE WAS A SQUEAKING NOISE IN THE BRAKES. THE DEALER SAID THIS WAS NORMAL BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN USE FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. THE DEALER INDICATED THE NOISE WOULD END WITH NORMAL USE, BUT THE NOISE CONTINUED. *AK UPDATED 12/7/2005 - *NM
NHTSA ODI #10141538
94,785 miles · Sep 6, 2005
Power Train
DT: THE LEFT AXLE BROKE ON 9-18-04. THERE WAS NO WARNING BEFORE THE LEFT AXLE BROKE. THE CONSUMER WAS ATTEMPTING TO PULL OUT FROM A STOP LIGHT. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE BREAKAGE. *AK *NM
NHTSA ODI #10135415
132,000 miles · Aug 30, 2005
Air Bags
DT: THE CONSUEMR RECEIVED A RECALL CONCERNING CLOCK SPRING IN HIS 2000 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONSUMER ALSO OWNS A 1996 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER WHICH IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE CARAVAN. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE CLOCKSPING IN THE VOYAGER IS ALSO DEFECTIVE AND BELIEVES IT SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER THE SAME RECALL AS THE CARAVAN. …
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DT: THE CONSUEMR RECEIVED A RECALL CONCERNING CLOCK SPRING IN HIS 2000 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONSUMER ALSO OWNS A 1996 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER WHICH IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE CARAVAN. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE CLOCKSPING IN THE VOYAGER IS ALSO DEFECTIVE AND BELIEVES IT SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER THE SAME RECALL AS THE CARAVAN. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE 1996 VOYAGRER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. *AK *NM
NHTSA ODI #10130997
Mileage unknown · Aug 29, 2005
Structure
THE LEFT STRUT TOWER ON OUR 1996 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VAN WAS RUSTED OUT. THE RIGHT TOWER APPEARS TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION WHICH SEEMS TO BE ODD THAT ONE IS BAD AND THE OTHER IS FINE. MAKES ME THINK THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT IN MATERIALS. I CALLED THE DEALER THAT WE BOUGHT THE VAN FROM AND HE WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. WE WERE GOING TO …
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THE LEFT STRUT TOWER ON OUR 1996 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VAN WAS RUSTED OUT. THE RIGHT TOWER APPEARS TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION WHICH SEEMS TO BE ODD THAT ONE IS BAD AND THE OTHER IS FINE. MAKES ME THINK THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT IN MATERIALS. I CALLED THE DEALER THAT WE BOUGHT THE VAN FROM AND HE WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. WE WERE GOING TO DRIVE THE VAN ON A 2000 MILE VACATION AND I WANTED TO BE SURE THAT IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. HE TOLD ME THAT HE WOULD LOOK AT IT BUT THAT IT WAS PROBABLE SAFE TO DRIVE. I HAPPENED TO TAKE IT TO A DEALER THAT WAS CLOSER BY MY WORK. THE DEALER SAID THAT IT WOULD BE OKAY TO DRIVE AND MAYBE I WOULD WANT TO GET IT FIXED AT A LATER TIME. THE FOLLOWING DAY I THEN TOOK IT TO THE DEALER I BOUGHT IT FROM JUST TO BE SURE. THAT DEALER SAID THAT HE HAD NEVER SEEN ONE SO BAD AND THAT HE SAID THAT IT WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. AFTER SEEING THAT DEALER I STOPPED AT TWO DIFFERENT BODY SHOPS, THEY BOTH SAID THAT IT WOULD NOT BE SAFE TO DRIVE. I HAD THE TOWERS FIXED AT ONE OF THE SHOPS AT A COST OF $500 +. I HAVE INVESTIGATED ON LINE AND AM NOW AWARE THAT THIS IS AN ON GOING PROBLEM WITH 1996 TO 2000 VOYAGER VANS. I WAS VERY UNHAPPY WITH THE FACT THAT ONE OF THE DEALERS THOUGHT THAT IT WAS FINE. I TOLD HIM THAT WE WOULD BE DRIVING TO YELLOWSTONE PARK. AFTER HAVING COMPLETED OUR TRIP I REALIZE THAT IF THE TOWER HAD FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN THE MOUNTAINS IT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AND THE RESULTS COULD HAVE BEEN DANGEROUS TO MY WIFE AND THREE SONS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10134680
Official recalls
9Nov 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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NHTSA investigations
14EA01007 · 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.
DP96014 · Defective Air Bag Crash Sensor
Opened Nov 14, 1996 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE
CFAS SENT A FOLLOW-UP LETTER ON DECEMBER 12, 1996, TO CHANGE THE INTENT OF THE PETITION TO AIRBAG AGGRESSIVITY AND DEPLOYMENT VARIABILITY.NHTSA RECEIVED THE LETTER ON 12/12/96; ACCORDINGLY, THE PETITION DUE DAY WAS CHANGED TO APRIL 12, 1997.CFAS PETITIONED THE AGENCY TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE AIRBAG CRASH SENSOR AND/OR DEPLOYMENT SYSTEMS FOR THE 1991-92 CHEVROLET CORSICA/BERETTA, 1990-92 FORD TAURUS, AND 1994-96 CHRYSLER MINIVANS ARE DEFECTIVE.CFAS ALLEGE THAT INFORMATION ON LOW SPEED CRASHES HERE OCCUPANTS HAVE SUFFERED FATAL INJURIES SUGGESTS [THAT THE ABOVE VEHICLES] HAVE DEFECTIVE AIRBAG CRASH SENSOR AND/OR DEPLOYMENT SYSTEMS.
EA96025 · Sliding Door Latch Failure
Opened Oct 15, 1996 · Closed Jul 30, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
ANALYSIS OF KNOWN INCIDENTS INDICATES A DECLINING TREND OVER THE LAST FIVE CALENDAR QUARTERS.EXTENSIVE TESTING OF INCIDENT VEHICLES HAS FAILED TO REPRODUCE OCCURRENCES OF FULL LATCH DISENGAGEMENT.NO FAILURE MODE WHICH COULD CAUSE A PROPERLY LATCHED DOOR TO LOSE FULL LATCH ENGAGEMENT WHILE DRIVING HAS BEEN VERIFIED AS A CAUSAL FACTOR IN ANY OF THE KNOWN INCIDENT VEHICLES DURING THIS INVESTIGATION.A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.HOWEVER, ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINT INPUT FOR THE NEXY YEAR AND WILL REQUEST UPDATED REPORTS FROM CHRYSLER DURING THAT PROCESS.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.
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.
PE96038 · Sliding Door Latch Failure
Opened May 16, 1996 · Closed Oct 15, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
CHRYSLER MAINTAINS THAT THE COMMON FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO KNOWN SLIDING DOOR OPENING INCIDENTS IS PRIOR INCORRECT DEALER LATCH ADJUSTMENT.CHRYSLER ATTRIBUTES THIS PROBLEM TO AN INACCURATE SERVICE MANUAL PROCEDURE - SLIDING DOOR LATCH/LOCK CONTROL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.CHRYSLER FURNISHED INFORMATION SHOWING THAT SIX OF ITS COMPLAINTS, AND TWO OF ODI'S, INVOLVED VEHICLES THAT HAD UNDERGONE PRIOR REPAIRS TO THE AFFECTED SLIDING DOOR.CHRYSLER HAS ADDRESSED THE PROBLEM BY ISSUING TWO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS.TSB 26-06-96, SERVICE MANUAL REVISIONS, WAS ISSUED IN JUNE 1996 AND INCLUDES A SERVICE REVISION (#81-370-6105A) CORRECTING SERVICE MANUAL SLIDING DOOR REPAIR PROCEDURES.TSB 23-39-96, SLIDING DOOR(S) DIFFICULT TO OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE AND/OR INSIDE, WAS ISSUED JUNE 28, 1996.CHRYSLER IDENTIFIED THREE DESIGN CHANGES INVOLVING THE SUBJECT COMPONENTS: (1)SLIDING DOOR LATCH PAWL SPRING FORCE INCREASED FROM 5.4 NEWTONS TO 8.0 NEWTONS IN SEPTEMBER 1995 TO ENHANCE PAWL ROTATION RETURN TO NEUTRAL POSITION; (2)ADJUSTABLE SLIDING DOOR HINGE IMPLEMENTED IN NOVEMBER 1995 TO REDUCE VARIATION IN SLIDING DOOR FIT; AND(3)SLIDING DOOR STRIKER ATTACHMENT HOLES REVISED IN JANUARY 1996 TO ELIMINATE UP/DOWN ADJUSTMENT OF STRIKER TO IMPROVE INSTALLATION PROCESS AND REDUCE VARIABILITY OF ALIGNMENT BETWEEN LATCH AND STRIKER.AT PRESENT, ODI IS NOT AWARE OF ANY INCIDENTS INVOLVING VEHICLES BUILT IN OR AFTER JANUARY 1996.ODI HAS CONTINUED TO RECEIVE COMPLAINTS OF SLIDING DOORS OPENING WHILE THE VEHICLES ARE IN MOTION, INCLUDING VEHICLES WITH NO PRIOR SERVICE HISTORY TO THE AFFECTED SLIDING DOOR ASSEMBLY.OWNERS ALLEGE THAT THE DOORS OPEN ANYWHERE FROM A FEW INCHES TO FULLY OPEN, AT SPEEDS RANGING FROM 15 TO 60 MPH.ODI HAS ALSO RECEIVED NUMBEROUS COMPLAINTS ALLEGING DIFFICULTY IN LATCHING THE SUBJECT SLIDING DOORS AND/OR DIFFICULTY IN OPENING ONE OR BOTH SLIDING DOORS.
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
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