NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA97003 Chrysler submitted a service bulletin to ODI as part of the 573.8 monthly submission addressing a service campaign to service the integrated child seats experiencing retractor mechanism lockup.
Child Seat**
Recall #98V185000
** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
1997 DODGE CARAVAN -- Chrysler submitted a service bulletin to ODI as part of the 573.8 monthly submission addressing a service campaign to service the integrated child seats experiencing retractor mechanism lockup.
Investigation was initiated on January 31 1997. Closed on August 19 1998. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA97003 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA01007
Electrical System
Recall #02V293000
1997 DODGE CARAVAN -- Investigation was initiated on February 21 2001. Closed on November 22 2002. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA01007 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE99010 The filler tube hose may separate from the fuel tank certain crash modes.
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
no recall issued
1997 DODGE CARAVAN -- The filler tube hose may separate from the fuel tank certain crash modes. Investigation was initiated on February 03 1999. Closed on June 11 1999. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE99010 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #SQ96016 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 the"well" 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.
Seat Belts:Integrated Child Seat
no recall issued
1997 DODGE CARAVAN -- 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 the"well" 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. Investigation was initiated on September 18 1996. Closed on February 04 1997. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #SQ96016 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE02004 Allege body seam sealer enters the rear (third row seat) seat belt retractors, causing the retractor mechanism to jam or bind, rendering the seat belts inoperative
Seat Belts:Rear
Recall #02V076000
1997 DODGE CARAVAN -- Allege body seam sealer enters the rear (third row seat) seat belt retractors, causing the retractor mechanism to jam or bind, rendering the seat belts inoperative Investigation was initiated on January 16 2002. Closed on March 11 2002. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE02004 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #RQ00008 Leakage of the fuel injector rails allegedly from nitrile rubber O-rings, resulting in engine compartment fires
Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
Recall #00V268000
1997 DODGE CARAVAN -- Leakage of the fuel injector rails allegedly from nitrile rubber O-rings, resulting in engine compartment fires Investigation was initiated on March 09 2000. Closed on March 18 2002. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ00008 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA99013
Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
no recall issued
1997 DODGE CARAVAN -- Investigation was initiated on June 11 1999. Closed on August 10 2001. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA99013 »