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1996 Dodge Caravan
Defect Investigations
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AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING: Air Bags
Recall #02V293000
1996 DODGE CARAVAN -- Allege that the vehicle's air bag readiness indicator lamp (air bag light) illuminates to indicate potential air bag system failure Investigation was initiated on August 08 2000. Closed on February 21 2001. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE00032 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #DP96014DEFECTIVE AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR: Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
possible recall
1996 DODGE CARAVAN -- CFAS petitioned the Agency to conduct an investigation to determine whether the "airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems" for the 1991-92 Chevrolet Corsica/Beretta, 1990-92 Ford Taurus, and 1994-96 Chrysler minivans are defective.CFAS allege that "information on low speed crashes where occupants have suffered fatal injuries suggests [that the above vehicles] have defective airbag crash sensor and/or deployment systems." Investigation was initiated on November 14 1996. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #DP96014 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA97003INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT BELT LOCKUP: Child Seat**
Recall #97I001000
** This defect investigation is filed under 2 related vehicle components.
1996 DODGE CARAVAN -- Chrysler submitted a service bulletin to ODI as part of the 573.8 monthly submission addressing a service campaign to service the integrated child seats experiencing retractor mechanism lockup.
Investigation was initiated on January 31 1997. Closed on August 19 1998. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA97003 »
AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING: Electrical System
Recall #02V293000
1996 DODGE CARAVAN -- There is no summary currently available Investigation was initiated on February 21 2001. Closed on November 22 2002. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA01007 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE95053FUEL LEAKEAGE FROM ROLLOVER VALVE: Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
Recall #95V236000
1996 DODGE CARAVAN -- The fuel tank pressure relief/rollover valve may allow liquid fuel to pass from the fuel to the evaporative emissions control canister.this may result in fuel leakage from the evaporative emissions control system or engine stall. Investigation was initiated on October 25 1995. Closed on December 22 1995. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE95053 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE99010POST-COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
no recall issued
1996 DODGE CARAVAN -- The filler tube hose may separate from the fuel tank certain crash modes. Investigation was initiated on February 03 1999. Closed on June 11 1999. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE99010 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE96008SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION: Seat Belts
no recall issued
1996 DODGE CARAVAN -- There is no summary currently available Investigation was initiated on January 25 1996. Closed on June 28 1996. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE96008 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #SQ96016INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT BELT LOCKUP: Seat Belts:Integrated Child Seat
no recall issued
1996 DODGE CARAVAN -- ODI continues to receive complaints alleging latching/retractor mechanism problems.Chrysler's assessment of the problem indicates that owners of the vehicles are not adhering to the cleaning requirements for the seat.the seat appears to malfunction if crumbs of food or beverage residue accumulates on the latching tongue in the"well" located between the child's legs.ODI has 19 complaints of retract lockup.seven of these complaints report cutting the straps to remove the child.two of the seven consumers allege the child was choking.Chrysler reports 60 owner/field reports which indicated 19 harnesses were cut to remove the children.additional information is needed to fully assess the safety consequence of the alleged defect and to evaluate the Chrysler corporation's rational for not conducting a safety recall campaign. Investigation was initiated on September 18 1996. Closed on February 04 1997. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #SQ96016 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA96025SLIDING DOOR LATCH FAILURE: Structure
no recall issued
1996 DODGE CARAVAN -- Either the left or right sliding door may open while the vehicle is in motion. Investigation was initiated on October 15 1996. Closed on July 30 1998. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA96025 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE96038SLIDING DOOR LATCH FAILURE: Structure
no recall issued
1996 DODGE CARAVAN -- Either the left or right sliding door may open while the vehicle is in motion. Investigation was initiated on May 16 1996. Closed on October 15 1996. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE96038 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #RQ00008DC MINIVAN FUEL INJECTOR RAIL LEAK: Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
Recall #00V268000
1996 DODGE CARAVAN -- Leakage of the fuel injector rails allegedly from nitrile rubber O-rings, resulting in engine compartment fires Investigation was initiated on March 09 2000. Closed on March 18 2002. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ00008 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA99013POST COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM: Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
no recall issued
1996 DODGE CARAVAN -- Investigation was initiated on June 11 1999. Closed on August 10 2001. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA99013 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA97002FUEL TANK LEAKS: Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
no recall issued
1996 DODGE CARAVAN -- Alleged fuel leaks where the fuel pump/sending unit joins the tank Investigation was initiated on January 31 1997. Closed on February 10 1998. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA97002 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE96051FUEL LEAKS FROM THE GAS TANK: Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
Recall #99V216000
1996 DODGE CARAVAN -- Fuel leaks where the fuel pump joins the gas tank. Investigation was initiated on August 19 1996. Closed on January 31 1997. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE96051 »
