NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE96008
Seat Belts
no recall issued
1992 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
1992 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 #EA94028
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Recall #96V099000
1992 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
no recall issued
1992 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 #EA95029 Alleged steering wheel separation from the steering shaft while operating the vehicle.
Steering
Recall #96V229000
1992 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
1992 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
1992 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
1992 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 #PE93084
Structure
no recall issued
1992 DODGE CARAVAN -- Investigation was initiated on September 30 1993. Closed on January 31 1994. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE93084 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA97020 Alleged failures of windshield wiper systems
Visibility
Recall #99V189000
1992 DODGE CARAVAN -- Alleged failures of windshield wiper systems Investigation was initiated on September 30 1997. Closed on July 27 1999. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA97020 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE97013 Alleged windshield wipers fail while in use
Visibility
no recall issued
1992 DODGE CARAVAN -- Alleged windshield wipers fail while in use Investigation was initiated on April 02 1997. Closed on September 30 1997. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE97013 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #DP97001 CFAS petitioned the Agency to conduct a defect investigation on windshield wiper failure on 1989 and later Chrysler models which should include, but not limited to spirit/acclaim: Dynasty/new yorker/landau; lance/lebaron; shadow/sundance; Caravan/Voyager.however, based on ODI's complaint records, only certain minivans will be investigated
Visibility
no recall issued
1992 DODGE CARAVAN -- CFAS petitioned the Agency to conduct a defect investigation on windshield wiper failure on 1989 and later Chrysler models which should include, but not limited to spirit/acclaim: Dynasty/new yorker/landau; lance/lebaron; shadow/sundance; Caravan/Voyager. However, based on ODI's complaint records, only certain minivans will be investigated Investigation was initiated on March 12 1997. Closed on April 02 1997. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #DP97001 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA92033
Visibility
no recall issued
1992 DODGE CARAVAN -- Investigation was initiated on October 09 1992. Closed on April 29 1993. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA92033 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE92053
Visibility
no recall issued
1992 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 »