1991 Dodge Grand Caravan NHTSA Investigations
NHTSA Grand Caravan Defect Investigations
The following investigations on the Dodge Grand Caravan have been announced by the ODI. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about investigations by the NHTSA.
Recent 1991 Grand Caravan Investigations
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SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION Defect Investigation for the 1991 Grand Caravan
Vehicle Component: Seat Belts
Summary: There is no summary currently available
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE96008 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on June 28 1996 and no recall was issued.
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SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE FAILURES Defect Investigation for the 1991 Grand Caravan
Vehicle Component: Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
Summary: Center seat, right-side, safety belt anchorage releases, frequently when the belt is in use
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA97005 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on December 23 1997 and there was a recall ordered: #97V149000
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS Defect Investigation for the 1991 Grand Caravan
Vehicle Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Summary: There is no summary currently available
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA94028 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on June 24 1996 and there was a recall ordered: #96V099000
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILS Defect Investigation for the 1991 Grand Caravan
Vehicle Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Summary: There is no summary currently available
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE94024 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on July 29 1994 and no recall was issued.
STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION Defect Investigation for the 1991 Grand Caravan
Vehicle Component: Steering
Summary: Alleged steering wheel separation from the steering shaft while operating the vehicle.
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA95029 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on November 13 1996 and there was a recall ordered: #96V229000
LIFTGATE LATCHES Defect Investigation for the 1991 Grand Caravan
Vehicle Component: Structure
Summary: 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.
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA94005 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on October 25 1995 and there was a recall ordered: #95I001000
REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT Defect Investigation for the 1991 Grand Caravan
Vehicle Component: Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Support Device *
Summary: The liftgate support attaching bolts may break. This could result in the liftgate falling unexpectedly which may injure someone standing under it.
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ99004 »
Status of Investigation: and there is a possible recall.
* This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.