1991 Dodge Caravan NHTSA Defect Investigations

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA96016 Safety belt buckle hosing slips down, pinching the red release button.owners report having trouble opening and closing them many allege belt unlatches while driving because of the release buttom

Seat Belts

Recall #97V148000

1991 DODGE CARAVAN -- Safety belt buckle hosing slips down, pinching the red release button.owners report having trouble opening and closing them many allege belt unlatches while driving because of the release buttom Investigation was initiated on June 28 1996. Closed on December 17 1997. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA96016 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE96008 

Seat Belts

CLOSED

no recall issued

1991 DODGE CARAVAN -- Investigation was initiated on January 25 1996. Closed on June 28 1996. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE96008 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA97005 Center seat, right-side, safety belt anchorage releases, frequently when the belt is in use

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Recall #97V149000

1991 DODGE CARAVAN -- Center seat, right-side, safety belt anchorage releases, frequently when the belt is in use Investigation was initiated on April 10 1997. Closed on December 23 1997. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA97005 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE92028 

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

CLOSED

no recall issued

1991 DODGE CARAVAN -- Investigation was initiated on March 11 1992. Closed on July 20 1992. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE92028 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA94028 

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Recall #96V099000

1991 DODGE CARAVAN -- Investigation was initiated on July 29 1994. Closed on June 24 1996. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA94028 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE94024 

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CLOSED

no recall issued

1991 DODGE CARAVAN -- Investigation was initiated on March 07 1994. Closed on July 29 1994. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE94024 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE91094 

Service Brakes, Hydraulic**

Recall #91V191000

** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
1991 DODGE CARAVAN -- Investigation was initiated on July 05 1991. Closed on November 26 1991. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE91094 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE91093 

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CLOSED

no recall issued

1991 DODGE CARAVAN -- Investigation was initiated on June 28 1991. Closed on October 23 1991. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE91093 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA95029 Alleged steering wheel separation from the steering shaft while operating the vehicle.

Steering

Recall #96V229000

1991 DODGE CARAVAN -- Alleged steering wheel separation from the steering shaft while operating the vehicle. Investigation was initiated on September 26 1995. Closed on November 13 1996. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA95029 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA96027 The retainer bolt of the rear liftgate support cylinders may shear resulting in sudden collapse of the rear hatch door.

Structure

Recall #97V079000

1991 DODGE CARAVAN -- The retainer bolt of the rear liftgate support cylinders may shear resulting in sudden collapse of the rear hatch door. Investigation was initiated on October 31 1996. Closed on May 16 1997. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA96027 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE96035 The retainer bolt of the rear lift gate support cylinders may sheer resulting in the sudden collapse of the rear hatch door.

Structure

Recall #97V079000

1991 DODGE CARAVAN -- The retainer bolt of the rear lift gate support cylinders may sheer resulting in the sudden collapse of the rear hatch door. Investigation was initiated on May 06 1996. Closed on October 31 1996. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE96035 »

NHTSA Defect 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.

Structure

Recall #95I001000

1991 DODGE CARAVAN -- 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. Investigation was initiated on January 31 1994. Closed on October 25 1995. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA94005 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #RQ99004 The liftgate support attaching bolts may break.this could result in the liftgate falling unexpectedly which may injure someone standing under it.

Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device **

OPEN

possible recall

** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
1991 DODGE CARAVAN -- The liftgate support attaching bolts may break. This could result in the liftgate falling unexpectedly which may injure someone standing under it. Investigation was initiated on April 19 1999. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ99004 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE96036 Uncontrolled engine speed condition results fro throttle shaft binding

Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages

CLOSED

no recall issued

1991 DODGE CARAVAN -- Uncontrolled engine speed condition results fro throttle shaft binding Investigation was initiated on May 14 1996. Closed on October 31 1996. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE96036 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE93056 

Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages

CLOSED

no recall issued

1991 DODGE CARAVAN -- Investigation was initiated on June 09 1993. Closed on September 14 1993. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE93056 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE92053 

Visibility

CLOSED

no recall issued

1991 DODGE CARAVAN -- Investigation was initiated on June 08 1992. Closed on October 09 1992. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE92053 »

Defect investigation data is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.