1992 Dodge Caravan Recalls

What To Do If Your Caravan Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Dodge, so if you own a 1992 Caravan take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Dodge to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 1992 Caravan Recalls

• VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES Recall for 1992 Dodge Caravan

  • Recall Announced JULY 16 1999
  • NHTSA Reference #99V189000
  • Number Affected 828,559

  Summary: Vehicle description: Minivans. The left hand windshield wiper pivot drive arm was not mechanically staked to the pivot shaft.

  Consequence: This could allow the drive arm to disengage from the shaft leading to a loss of wiper function. The driver's visibility would be impaired, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the left hand side windshield wiper pivot assembly.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #99V189000 »

• SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Recall for 1992 Dodge Caravan

  • Recall Announced SEPTEMBER 09 1997
  • NHTSA Reference #97V148000
  • Number Affected 1,100,000

  Summary: Vehicle description: Passenger mini-vans. Covers on the solid stalk mounted seat belt buckles can become dislodged causing the release button to stick inside the cover. The buckle would then be only partially latched.

  Consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.

  Fix: Dealers will install a cover retaining clip to the stalk mounted buckle cover to prevent dislocation of the buckle cover.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97V148000 »

• SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Recall for 1992 Dodge Caravan

  • Recall Announced SEPTEMBER 09 1997
  • NHTSA Reference #97V149000
  • Number Affected 1,100,000

  Summary: Vehicle description: Passenger mini-vans. The center rear seat, right outboard side, safety belt anchor hook can become unattached from the body anchor position.

  Consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the anchor hook retaining clip with a revised profile clip and a cover plate.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97V149000 »

• STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE Recall for 1992 Dodge Caravan

  • Recall Announced MAY 16 1997
  • NHTSA Reference #97V079000
  • Number Affected 436,000

  Summary: The bolts used to attach the strut to the body and the rear liftgate can accumulate fatigue damage if three factors combine. If the bolt is loose, the gas strut is over-pressurized, and the frequency of opening and closing cycles is higher than for the average customer, the bolt can fail.

  Consequence: Personal injury could occur if the bolts break allowing the liftgate to fall suddenly.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect for loose fasteners, if the fasteners are loose, the strut (and integral bolts) will be replaced. If the bolt shows evidence of torque, the bolt will be removed, larger washers will replace the existing washer and the bolt will be reinstalled and hand tightened to the target torqued.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97V079000 »

• STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Recall for 1992 Dodge Caravan

  • Recall Announced NOVEMBER 18 1996
  • NHTSA Reference #96V229000
  • Number Affected 675,000

  Summary: The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.

  Consequence: If the steering wheel separates from the center hub attachment to the steering column, loss of control can occur increasing the risk of an accident.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for armature cracks in the center hub attachment area. Any steering wheels showing cracks will be replaced. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in the event cracking occurs.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V229000 »

• SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Recall for 1992 Dodge Caravan

  • Recall Announced JUNE 13 1996
  • NHTSA Reference #96V099000
  • Number Affected 321,000

  Summary: The ABS hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.

  Consequence: If this condition occurs, the ABS function could be lost and reduced power assist would be experienced during vehicle braking increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

  Fix: Dealers will test the vehicle's anti-lock brake system and repair the vehicles if necessary. Also the warranty on all ABS components will be extended to 10 years or 100,000 miles (except for the brake actuator piston assembly and the pump-motor assembly which will have a lifetime coverage). Owners will also be reimbursed for previous ABS component repair costs.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V099000 »

• LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK Recall for 1992 Dodge Caravan

  • Recall Announced MARCH 27 1995
  • NHTSA Reference #95I001002
  • Number Affected 52,719

  Summary: 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.

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

  Fix: Chrysler dealers will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. Chrysler began notifying owners of these vehicles in October 1995.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #95I001002 »

• LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK Recall for 1992 Dodge Caravan

  • Recall Announced MARCH 27 1995
  • NHTSA Reference #95I001006
  • Number Affected 689,656

  Summary: 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.

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

  Fix: Chrysler dealers will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. Chrysler began notifying owners of these vehicles in March 1996.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #95I001006 »

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Recall for 1992 Dodge Caravan

  • Recall Announced OCTOBER 14 1992
  • NHTSA Reference #92V147000
  • Number Affected 3,000

  Summary: Fuel tank flanges were not bent as required to allow the specified clearance for the fuel tank mounting straps and fuel lines at the tank.

  Consequence: The unbent flanges to the fuel tank will damage themounting straps and/or fuel lines. The damaged mounting straps may break causingthe tank to drop and the damaged fuel line will leak fuel. In either case a firecould result if the spilled fuel is exposed to an ignition source.

  Fix: Repair the flange by bending to the correct angle; replace damaged fuel lines and mounting straps.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #92V147000 »

• STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Recall for 1992 Dodge Caravan

  • Recall Announced FEBRUARY 14 1992
  • NHTSA Reference #92V015000
  • Number Affected 20,000

  Summary: The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.

  Consequence: Fractures of the upper steering column shaft couplingbolt result in a lack of coupling load on the shaft and loss of steeringcontrol.

  Fix: Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #92V015000 »

• SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES Recall for 1992 Dodge Caravan

  • Recall Announced OCTOBER 04 1991
  • NHTSA Reference #91V170000
  • Number Affected 360

  Summary: The brake pedal pad attachment to the pedal arm may not have adequate strength due to mislocation of welds, and could break.

  Consequence: Failure of the pedal pad to pedal arm attachment resultsin loss of braking ability, and could result in an accident.

  Fix: Replace inadequate brake pedals with properly manufactured pedals.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #91V170000 »