1986 DODGE CARAVAN -- Federal mogul is recalling 6,903 aftermarket ball joint assemblies shipped between November 9, 2007 and March 26, 2008, which may have been packaged with incorrect nuts. The part numbers packaged with incorrect nuts are: K7147, K7329, K8683, and 104353. These parts were made for use on the various vehicles listed above.

The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevailing torque (self-locking) feature. If the incorrect nut was to become loose, the joining members may loosen leading to a separation of the ball joint. This may result in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Federal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during April or May 2008. Owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08E033000 »

1986 DODGE CARAVAN -- Vehicle description: Light duty passenger minivans with remote release. This is not a safety recall. There has been no determination that a safety defect exists with the minivan latches. Chrysler is conducting a service campaign to replace the liftgate latch assembly of the affected minivans. In a collision, the rear liftgate latch assembly could open.

If the liftgate latch opens, occupants can be ejected resulting in significantly increased risk of injury or death.

Chrysler dealers will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. Chrysler began notifying owners of these vehicles during July 1996. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #95I001008 »

1986 DODGE CARAVAN -- Vehicle description: Light duty passenger minivans without remote release. This is not a safety recall. There has been no determination that a safety defect exists with the minivan latches. Chrysler is conducting a service campaign to replace the liftgate latch assembly of the affected minivans. In a collision, the rear liftgate latch assembly could open.

If the liftgate latch opens, occupants can be ejected resulting in significantly increased risk of injury or death.

Chrysler dealers will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. Chrysler began notifying owners during November 1995. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #95I001004 »

1986 DODGE CARAVAN -- First rear seats were installed with an incorrect left side seat riser which causes failure to comply with the seat and seat belt loading requirements of FMVSS 207, seating systems. Consequence of defect: If an accident occurred, the seats may become detached, causing serious injuries to its occupants.

Replace incorrect seat risers. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #86V010000 »