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Dodge Caravan recalls and complaints by year

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Dodge Caravan, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 99
Total Complaints 14266
Years Covered 1984–2020

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Dodge Caravan, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Seats and restraints

13 campaigns · Years: 1986, 1989–1993, 1996–1999, 2002–2003, 2005

These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.

Official notices (evidence):
+ 10 more notices in this theme

Fuel and emissions

9 campaigns · Years: 1984–1985, 1988, 1992, 1996–2000, 2008–2010

These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.

Official notices (evidence):
  • 10V148000 · Fuel system, gasoline: Filler pipe and cap
  • 00V268000 · Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel injection system
  • 95V236000 · Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
+ 6 more notices in this theme

Brakes

8 campaigns · Years: 1984–1985, 1990–1993, 1997, 2017

These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.

Official notices (evidence):
  • 18V098000 · Exterior lighting: Switch
  • 96V215000 · Service brakes, hydraulic: Master cylinder
  • 96V099000 · Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
+ 5 more notices in this theme

Steering and suspension

6 campaigns · Years: 1991–1994, 2001–2004, 2008–2010

These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.

Official notices (evidence):
+ 3 more notices in this theme

Airbags

5 campaigns · Years: 1993–2000, 2005–2006

These campaigns relate to airbag system components and deployment/airbag readiness issues.

Official notices (evidence):
+ 2 more notices in this theme

Visibility and lighting

5 campaigns · Years: 1984–1985, 1991–1993, 1999, 2005–2006

These campaigns relate to lighting, glass, or visibility components (lamps, wipers, and related systems).

Official notices (evidence):
+ 2 more notices in this theme

Structure

3 campaigns · Years: 1991–1994, 2000–2003

These campaigns relate to structural components such as frame/body parts that can affect crash protection or integrity.

Official notices (evidence):

Engine and cooling

2 campaigns · Years: 1989–1990, 1996

These campaigns relate to engine or cooling components where failures can lead to stalling or overheating risk.

Official notices (evidence):

Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Dodge Caravan in NHTSA complaint data are Power train:automatic transmission, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Air bags.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year Recalls Complaints Details
2020 0 4 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Electrical system, Latches/locks/linkages.
2019 0 3 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Seats, Steering, Electrical system.
2018 0 6 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Service brakes, Structure.
2017 1 18 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Electrical system, Seat belts.
2016 0 42 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Power train, Structure:body.
2015 0 29 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Electrical system, Air bags.
2014 0 27 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Engine, Structure:body.
2013 0 34 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Engine.
2012 0 116 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Engine, Service brakes.
2011 0 112 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system.
2010 2 257 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Engine, Air bags.
2009 2 175 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Air bags, Engine.
2008 2 421 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Air bags, Service brakes, hydraulic.
2007 0 115 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Fuel/propulsion system, Engine, Electrical system.
2006 2 229 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Steering, Air bags.
2005 4 691 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Latches/locks/linkages, Electrical system, Exterior lighting.
2004 1 83 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel/propulsion system, Service brakes, hydraulic, Electrical system.
2003 3 252 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Steering, Power train:automatic transmission.
2002 4 326 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Power train:automatic transmission, Electrical system.
2001 3 341 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Electrical system, Suspension:front.
2000 4 613 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Air bags, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys.
1999 5 745 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Power train:automatic transmission, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys.
1998 5 840 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Air bags, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys.
1997 7 1028 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Air bags, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline.
1996 9 2178 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Power train:automatic transmission, Electrical system:horn.
1995 1 656 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Air bags, Air bags:frontal.
1994 3 836 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Air bags:frontal, Air bags.
1993 8 1229 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Power train:automatic transmission, Seat belts:front:anchorage.
1992 10 1126 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Seat belts:front:anchorage, Power train:automatic transmission.
1991 9 773 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Seat belts:front:anchorage, Power train:automatic transmission.
1990 3 341 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock, Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate.
1989 2 236 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock, Engine and engine cooling:engine.
1988 2 135 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock, Engine and engine cooling:engine, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline.
1987 0 83 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock, Engine and engine cooling:engine, Seats:front assembly:recliner.
1986 1 55 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock, Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate, Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support device/strut.
1985 3 85 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate, Engine and engine cooling:engine, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline.
1984 3 26 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock, Power train:automatic transmission, Seats:front assembly:recliner.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Fuel system , Seat belts and Air bags

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2017

  • Exterior lighting: Switch: Safety recall involving the exterior lighting area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (18V098000) →
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    Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Caravan and Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The brake switches on these vehicles may malfunction, keeping the brake lights illuminated and/or allowing the vehicle to be shifted out of the PARK position without the brake pedal being pushed.

2010

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Filler pipe and cap: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (10V148000) →
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    Summary: The braun corporation is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 chrysler town & country and dodge caravan commercial entervans which were altered by braun between january 21, 2009 and march 19, 2010. During conversion, the chassis was raised and the floor was lowered to accommodate wheelc
  • Suspension: Rear: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (10V164000) →
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    Summary: The braun corporation is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 chrysler town & country and dodge caravan mobility conversions which were altered by braun between january 21, 2009 and march 19, 2010. During conversion, the chassis was raised and the floor was lowered to accommodate wheelc

2009

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Filler pipe and cap: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (10V148000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: The braun corporation is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 chrysler town & country and dodge caravan commercial entervans which were altered by braun between january 21, 2009 and march 19, 2010. During conversion, the chassis was raised and the floor was lowered to accommodate wheelc
  • Suspension: Rear: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (10V164000) →
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    Summary: The braun corporation is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 chrysler town & country and dodge caravan mobility conversions which were altered by braun between january 21, 2009 and march 19, 2010. During conversion, the chassis was raised and the floor was lowered to accommodate wheelc

2008

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Filler pipe and cap: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (10V148000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: The braun corporation is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 chrysler town & country and dodge caravan commercial entervans which were altered by braun between january 21, 2009 and march 19, 2010. During conversion, the chassis was raised and the floor was lowered to accommodate wheelc
  • Suspension: Rear: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (10V164000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: The braun corporation is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 chrysler town & country and dodge caravan mobility conversions which were altered by braun between january 21, 2009 and march 19, 2010. During conversion, the chassis was raised and the floor was lowered to accommodate wheelc

2006

  • Visibility: Motor: Safety recall involving the visibility area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (06V067000) →
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    Summary: On certain vans and sport utility vehicles, the front windshield wiper motor armature shaft may break.
  • Air bags: Sensor/control module-inactive: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (10V008000) →
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    Summary: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 dodge caravan, grand caravan and chrysler town & country vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, m

2005

  • Seat belts: Retractor: Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V047000) →
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    Summary: After performing the ncap test, it was discovered that on certain minivans equipped without the available "stow 'n go" seating option, the right front seat belt retractor assembly may have been improperly assembled.
  • Visibility: Motor: Safety recall involving the visibility area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (06V067000) →
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    Summary: On certain vans and sport utility vehicles, the front windshield wiper motor armature shaft may break.
  • Air bags: Sensor/control module-inactive: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (07V192000) →
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    Summary: Certain minivans are being recalled that were originally sold in or currently registered in the 27 states plus the district of columbia that use greater amounts of salt for winter road deicing. The up-front (uf) air bag sensors that contain brass bushings installed in these vehicles may corrode a
  • Air bags: Sensor/control module-inactive: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (10V008000) →
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    Summary: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 dodge caravan, grand caravan and chrysler town & country vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, m

2004

  • Steering: Hose, piping, and connections: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V386000) →
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    Summary: On certain minivans equipped with 3.3 Or 3.8L v-6 engine, the upper power steering cooler hose may split and cause a fluid leak.

2003

  • Structure: Safety recall involving the structure area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (03V094000) →
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    Summary: Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to
  • Steering: Hose, piping, and connections: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V386000) →
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    Summary: On certain minivans equipped with 3.3 Or 3.8L v-6 engine, the upper power steering cooler hose may split and cause a fluid leak.
  • Latches/locks/linkages: Safety recall involving the latches/locks/linkages area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (05V134000) →
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    Summary: On certain minivans, the power liftgate (plg) latch may not engage the striker allowing the liftgate to open while driving.

2002

  • Child seat: Safety recall involving the child seat area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (01V310000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: certain mini vans fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems." The owner manuals supplied with these vehicles do not indicate which seating positions are equipped with tether anchorages and child restraint anchorage systems as requir
  • Structure: Safety recall involving the structure area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (03V094000) →
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    Summary: Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to
  • Steering: Hose, piping, and connections: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V386000) →
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    Summary: On certain minivans equipped with 3.3 Or 3.8L v-6 engine, the upper power steering cooler hose may split and cause a fluid leak.
  • Equipment: Radio/tape deck/cd etc.: Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V531000) →
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    Summary: On certain mini vans, condensation from the instrument panel air conditioning ducts may drop through vent holes in the top of the radio and result in a short circuit that subsequently sends direct current to the rear speakers.

2001

  • Suspension: Lower arm: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (01V152000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: minivans. The lower control arm pivot bolt could fracture.
  • Structure: Safety recall involving the structure area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (03V094000) →
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    Summary: Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to
  • Equipment: Radio/tape deck/cd etc.: Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V531000) →
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    Summary: On certain mini vans, condensation from the instrument panel air conditioning ducts may drop through vent holes in the top of the radio and result in a short circuit that subsequently sends direct current to the rear speakers.

2000

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel injection system: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V268000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: mini vans built with 3.3L and 3.8L engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire.
  • Structure: Safety recall involving the structure area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (03V094000) →
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    Summary: Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to
  • Equipment: Labels: Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (03V505000) →
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    Summary: On certain minivans and 4x2 pickup trucks, the vehicle certification label may have gross axle weight ratings (gawr) that exceed the maximum tire load capacity as defined in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "Tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
  • Air bags: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V480000) →
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    Summary: On certain minivans, the driver's air bag may become disabled due to a failure of the clockspring, which is located in the hub of the steering wheel.

1999

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel injection system: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V268000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: mini vans built with 3.3L and 3.8L engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire.
  • Seat belts: Retractor: Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (01V119000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: certain van, wagon, pickup trucks, passenger and sport utility vehicles, fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 209, "Seat belt assemblies." The front seat belt retractor may not comply with the requirements of the standard.
  • Seat belts: Rear/other: Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (02V076000) →
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    Summary: On certain minivans, some trim material can loosen and drop into the rear outboard seat belt assembly, causing the seat belt to become inoperative.
  • Air bags: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V480000) →
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    Summary: On certain minivans, the driver's air bag may become disabled due to a failure of the clockspring, which is located in the hub of the steering wheel.
  • Exterior lighting: Headlights: Safety recall involving the exterior lighting area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (99V116000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: mini vans built for fleet sales only. The headlamp module does not identify the park lamp as "drl" as requirement of fmvss 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

1998

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel injection system: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V268000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: mini vans built with 3.3L and 3.8L engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire.
  • Seat belts: Rear/other: Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (02V076000) →
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    Summary: On certain minivans, some trim material can loosen and drop into the rear outboard seat belt assembly, causing the seat belt to become inoperative.
  • Air bags: Frontal: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (02V293000) →
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    Summary: On certain mini vans, the clockspring assembly may have been wound incorrectly during the vehicle assembly process.
  • Air bags: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V480000) →
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    Summary: On certain minivans, the driver's air bag may become disabled due to a failure of the clockspring, which is located in the hub of the steering wheel.
  • Child seat: Safety recall involving the child seat area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (97V231000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger minivans equipped with integrated child seats. The shoulder harness restraint webbing was incorrectly routed around the metal reinforcement bar on these seats.

1997

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel injection system: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V268000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: mini vans built with 3.3L and 3.8L engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire.
  • Seat belts: Rear/other: Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (02V076000) →
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    Summary: On certain minivans, some trim material can loosen and drop into the rear outboard seat belt assembly, causing the seat belt to become inoperative.
  • Air bags: Frontal: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (02V293000) →
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    Summary: On certain mini vans, the clockspring assembly may have been wound incorrectly during the vehicle assembly process.
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Master cylinder: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (96V215000) →
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    Summary: The master cylinder rear seal, between the hydraulic fluid and the vacuum reservoir, may not seal adequately allowing hydraulic fluid to be drawn into the power assist vacuum reservoir.
  • Wheels: Rim: Safety recall involving the wheels area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (97V070000) →
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    Summary: The steel road wheels were damaged by the equipment used to match mount the wheel to the tire.
  • Tires: Bead: Safety recall involving the tires area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (97V200000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger minivans equipped with p215/65r15 goodyear conquest tires mounted on steel wheel. The tires can experience a sudden air pressure loss without warning.
  • Child seat: Safety recall involving the child seat area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (98V185000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with integrated child seats. The shoulder harness restraint on the integrated child seat can become difficult to extract when the safety belt latch plate becomes contaminated.

1996

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel injection system: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V268000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: mini vans built with 3.3L and 3.8L engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire.
  • Air bags: Frontal: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (02V293000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: On certain mini vans, the clockspring assembly may have been wound incorrectly during the vehicle assembly process.
  • Seats: Safety recall involving the seats area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (95V225000) →
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    Summary: The bolts which secure the rear bench seats to the seat risers may be embrittled and fracture.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (95V236000) →
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    Summary: The fuel tank rollover valve can allow fuel to pass into the vapor canister resulting in the potential for fuel leakage.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Filler pipe and cap: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (96V002000) →
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    Summary: A static electric charge can build up on the ungrounded metal section of the fuel filler tube.
  • Engine and engine cooling: Gasoline: Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (96V006000) →
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    Summary: In certain vehicles, the engine cylinder head oil galley plug does not seal properly and engine cylinder head oil is not adequately retained.
  • Seat belts: Integrated child seat: Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (96V136000) →
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    Summary: The bolts which secure the integrated child seat modules to the seat frame can break.
  • Child seat: Safety recall involving the child seat area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (98V185000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with integrated child seats. The shoulder harness restraint on the integrated child seat can become difficult to extract when the safety belt latch plate becomes contaminated.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel pump: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (99V216000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: minivans. Fuel can leak from the fuel tank at the interface of the fuel pump module attachment.

1995

  • Air bags: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (99V113000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: mini vans. The wiring that initiates the driver and/or passenger air bag could electrically short circuit to ground. A short circuit to ground that exists immediately after turning the ignition key to the "on" or "start" position can cause the air bag(s) to inadvertently depl

1994

  • Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V305000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with 2-spoke luxury wheels manufactured july 1992 through june 1993; or equipped with 4-spoke sport wheels manufactured from july 1992 through september 1993. The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the
  • Air bags: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (99V113000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: mini vans. The wiring that initiates the driver and/or passenger air bag could electrically short circuit to ground. A short circuit to ground that exists immediately after turning the ignition key to the "on" or "start" position can cause the air bag(s) to inadvertently depl
  • Structure: Hinge and attachments: Safety recall involving the structure area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (99V213000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: mini vans. 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 cust

1993

  • Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V305000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with 2-spoke luxury wheels manufactured july 1992 through june 1993; or equipped with 4-spoke sport wheels manufactured from july 1992 through september 1993. The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the
  • Wheels: Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs: Safety recall involving the wheels area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (93V098000) →
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    Summary: The 15 inch wheels have malformed lug nut seat configuration which causes poor nut-to-wheel contact and centering of the wheel during installation.
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (96V099000) →
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    Summary: The abs hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.
  • Seat belts: Buckle assembly: Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (97V148000) →
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    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.
  • Seat belts: Anchorage: Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (97V149000) →
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    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.
  • Air bags: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (99V113000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: mini vans. The wiring that initiates the driver and/or passenger air bag could electrically short circuit to ground. A short circuit to ground that exists immediately after turning the ignition key to the "on" or "start" position can cause the air bag(s) to inadvertently depl
  • Visibility: Linkages: Safety recall involving the visibility area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (99V189000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: minivans. The left hand windshield wiper pivot drive arm was not mechanically staked to the pivot shaft.
  • Structure: Hinge and attachments: Safety recall involving the structure area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (99V213000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: mini vans. 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 cust

1992

  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Pedals and linkages: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (91V170000) →
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    Summary: The brake pedal pad attachment to the pedal arm may not have adequate strength due to mislocation of welds, and could break.
  • Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (92V015000) →
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    Summary: The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (92V147000) →
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    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.
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (96V099000) →
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    Summary: The abs hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.
  • Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (96V229000) →
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    Summary: The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
  • Structure: Support device/strut: Safety recall involving the structure area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (97V079000) →
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    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.
  • Seat belts: Buckle assembly: Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (97V148000) →
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    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.
  • Seat belts: Anchorage: Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (97V149000) →
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    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.
  • Visibility: Linkages: Safety recall involving the visibility area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (99V189000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: minivans. The left hand windshield wiper pivot drive arm was not mechanically staked to the pivot shaft.
  • Structure: Hinge and attachments: Safety recall involving the structure area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (99V213000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: mini vans. 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 cust

1991

  • Exterior lighting: Flasher unit: Safety recall involving the exterior lighting area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (91V041000) →
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    Summary: Incorrect turn signal flasher inhibits indication of signal lamp outage.
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (91V191000) →
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    Summary: The anti-lock brake system high pressure hose may leak or detach at its crimped end fitting resulting in the discharge of hydraulic fluid.
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (92V030000) →
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    Summary: The anti-lock brake system high pressure pump may be porous which will result in brake fluid leakage.
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (96V099000) →
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    Summary: The abs hydraulic control unit can experience excessive brake actuator piston seal wear causing pump-motor deterioration.
  • Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (96V229000) →
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    Summary: The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
  • Seat belts: Buckle assembly: Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (97V148000) →
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    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.
  • Seat belts: Anchorage: Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (97V149000) →
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    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.
  • Visibility: Linkages: Safety recall involving the visibility area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (99V189000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: minivans. The left hand windshield wiper pivot drive arm was not mechanically staked to the pivot shaft.
  • Structure: Hinge and attachments: Safety recall involving the structure area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (99V213000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Vehicle description: mini vans. 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 cust

1990

  • Engine and engine cooling: Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (89V237000) →
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    Summary: The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Differential proportional valve: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (90V145000) →
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    Summary: Incorrect screws may have been used in installing the load sensing brake proportioning valve to its bracket causing the clamping load to be less than intended.
  • Seat belts: Buckle assembly: Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (91V053000) →
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    Summary: Inboard front seat belt buckle assembly straps can suffer fatigue failure of the strap near its anchor position.

1989

  • Engine and engine cooling: Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (89V237000) →
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    Summary: The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
  • Seat belts: Buckle assembly: Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (91V053000) →
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    Summary: Inboard front seat belt buckle assembly straps can suffer fatigue failure of the strap near its anchor position.

1988

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Tank assembly: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (88V010000) →
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    Summary: Fuel tanks may have been damaged during tank manufacture.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Tank assembly: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (88V107000) →
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    Summary: Fuel tanks may be constructed of improper material.

1986

  • Seats: Safety recall involving the seats area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (86V010000) →
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    Summary: 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 occu

1985

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (84V150000) →
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    Summary: The metal fuel supply tube may crack at the fuel pump end due to vibration. The crack may result in fuel leakage. (The fuel supply tube connects the fuel pump to the fuel filter.)
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Differential proportional valve: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (85V053000) →
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    Summary: Roadway stones may become lodged in the height sensing brake proportioning valve. This may cause the proportioning valve to fail. Consequence of defect: proportioning valve malfunction results in increased stopping distances during hard braking with a light load and may cause an accident.
  • Visibility: Exterior: Safety recall involving the visibility area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (85V164000) →
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    Summary: Vans equipped with the optional sunscreen rear glass which has less than 70 percent luminous transmittance and does not have a passenger side outside rearview mirror are not in compliance with fmvss 111, rear view mirrors. Consequence of defect: the drivers of these vans do not have the minimum f

1984

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (84V150000) →
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    Summary: The metal fuel supply tube may crack at the fuel pump end due to vibration. The crack may result in fuel leakage. (The fuel supply tube connects the fuel pump to the fuel filter.)
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Differential proportional valve: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (85V053000) →
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    Summary: Roadway stones may become lodged in the height sensing brake proportioning valve. This may cause the proportioning valve to fail. Consequence of defect: proportioning valve malfunction results in increased stopping distances during hard braking with a light load and may cause an accident.
  • Visibility: Exterior: Safety recall involving the visibility area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (85V164000) →
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    Summary: Vans equipped with the optional sunscreen rear glass which has less than 70 percent luminous transmittance and does not have a passenger side outside rearview mirror are not in compliance with fmvss 111, rear view mirrors. Consequence of defect: the drivers of these vans do not have the minimum f

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