NHTSA Campaign #08E033000 SUSPENSION

APRIL 14
2008

6,903 vehicles recalled

1989 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 »

NHTSA Campaign #95I001008 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

MARCH 27
1995

1,262,000 vehicles recalled

1989 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 »

NHTSA Campaign #95I001004 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK

MARCH 27
1995

411,678 vehicles recalled

1989 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 »

NHTSA Campaign #91V053000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

APRIL 10
1991

640,000 vehicles recalled

1989 DODGE CARAVAN -- Inboard front seat belt buckle assembly straps can suffer fatigue failure of the strap near its anchor position.

Fatigue failure of safety belts in a sudden stop oraccident condition results in increased likelihood of injury to seat occupant.

Replace fatigued straps or retrofit straps with a reinforcement plate and removal of an antirotation tab to prevent fatigue failure. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #91V053000 »

NHTSA Campaign #89V237000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

DECEMBER 27
1989

634,000 vehicles recalled

1989 DODGE CARAVAN -- The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.

The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.

Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #89V237000 »