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1996 Dodge Caravan
NHTSA Caravan Recalls
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NHTSA Campaign #06E023000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
292,000 vehicles recalled
1996 DODGE CARAVAN -- Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment.¿
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2006. Owners may contact anzo usa at 909-468-3688. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E023000 »
NHTSA Campaign #06E022000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
7,440 vehicles recalled
1996 DODGE CARAVAN -- Certain aftermarket brake hydraulic master cylinders sold as replacement brake cylinders for certain Ford, DaimlerChrysler, and Jeep passenger vehicles. These brake cylinders were sold under the brand names of Napa, raybestos, aimco, ac delco, Carquest, bendix, and wagner. Only products that were manufactured from July 27, 2005 through January 17, 2006 (date codes 0529 through 0602) are subject to this recall. When subject to very cold temperatures, an internal seal in the master cylinder could lose flexibility and may cause brake fluid to leak.
Loss of brake fluid can lead to a decrease in brake line pressure and an increase in stopping distance, which can result in a vehicle crash.
Affinia (brake parts, Inc.) will replace the subject brake hydraulic master cylinders free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2006. Owners can contact affina group customer service at 1-800-323-0354. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E022000 »
NHTSA Campaign #03E053000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
68,563 vehicles recalled
1996 DODGE CARAVAN -- Certain aftermarket replacement fuel filters, models Wix filter part numbers 33576, 33577, 33734; Napa filter part numbers 3576, 3577, 3734; and Carquest filter part numbers 86576, 86577, 86734 used on 1996-2000 DaimlerChrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan, and Plymouth Voyager vehicles, can cause the fuel lines to leak.
A possible fire can occur in the presence of an ignition source.
Wix will notify its customers and replace the fuel filters free of charge. Note: This does not involve any products manufactured by the DaimlerChrysler Corp. Nor any DaimlerChrysler dealers. Owner notification is expected to begin during November 2003. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Wix at 704-864-6711. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03E053000 »
NHTSA Campaign #03E045000 EQUIPMENT
45,870 vehicles recalled
1996 DODGE CARAVAN -- Aftermarket replacement fuel filters manufactured between September 17, 2002, and January 20, 2003, sold under the brand names listed above. The filter may experience malfunction of the quick connector either blocking fuel flow to the engine or causing a fuel leak. This does not involve any products manufactured by the DaimlerChrysler Corp. Nor any DaimlerChrysler dealers.
If this condition occurred while the vehicle is in motion, the engine could stall. Also, in the presence of an ignition source, the fuel leak could result in a vehicle fire.
Aftermarket replacement fuel filters for 1995-2000 short wheelbase Chrysler Town & Country, Plymouth Voyager and Dodge Caravan minivans part no. 18232 and date code 0237, 0249, or 0252. Replacement fuel filters for 1995-2000 long wheelbase Chrysler Town & Country, Plymouth Voyager and Dodge Caravan minivans part no. 18230 and date code 0237, 0249, 0251, or 0304. Replacement fuel filters for 2001-2004 Chrysler Town & Country, Plymouth Voyager and Dodge Caravan minivans part no. 28871 and date code 0249. These part numbers and date codes appear on the gold-tone filter. Distributors and retailers will be notified to isolate and return affected inventory. Owners who have had the fuel filter serviced on one of the applicable vehicles after September 17, 2002 should return their vehicle to the service facility to be inspected to see if the fuel filter that was installed is one that is involved in the recall. If so, the owners should have the filter replaced. To receive a full refund plus the cost of postage, owners should cut the connectors from the hoses, rinse the connectors and return them together with proof of the amount paid for the replacement part and labor, to Intercontinental at Intercontinental auto parts, Inc., P.O. Box 861, Mahwah, NJ 07430, attn: Fuel filter recall. Intercontinental will mail a full refund to the owner. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03E045000 »
NHTSA Campaign #02V293000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1,500,521 vehicles recalled
1996 DODGE CARAVAN -- On certain mini vans, the clockspring assembly may have been wound incorrectly during the vehicle assembly process.
This condition will manifest itself through illumination of the air bag warning lamp, and could eventually result in a driver's air bag open circuit, if the part is not replaced in a reasonable amount of time.
Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly on all vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. An extended lifetime warranty will also be placed on this component for all affected vehicles, regardless of mileage. DaimlerChrysler will also reimburse owners who have paid to have the clockspring replaced on their vehicles. Owner notification began November 18, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #02V293000 »
NHTSA Campaign #00V268000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
1,163,000 vehicles recalled
1996 DODGE CARAVAN -- 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.
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Dealers will install a seal on the vehicle fuel rails to prevent external leakage of fuel from the fuel rail crossover tube, should the existing O-rings continue to degrade. Owner notification began on January 25, 2002. Due to the large quantity of vehicles involved in this campaign, the owner notification will be phased over the next several months. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the O-rings, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V268000 »
NHTSA Campaign #99V216000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
635,469 vehicles recalled
1996 DODGE CARAVAN -- Vehicle description: Minivans. Fuel can leak from the fuel tank at the interface of the fuel pump module attachment.
If a fuel leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module attaching nut with a nut that includes tighter design tolerances. The sealing O-ring will also be replaced. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #99V216000 »
NHTSA Campaign #98V185000 CHILD SEAT
157,000 vehicles recalled
1996 DODGE CARAVAN -- 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.
This can cause difficulty in releasing a child from the restraint.
Dealers will clean the latch mechanism. An extender will be added to the emergency release anchor for the child seat safety belts so that the release clips are more visible and accessible to the operator in the event that the retractor mechanism can not be unlocked. In addition, an instructional owner's manual supplement card will be provided. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #98V185000 »
NHTSA Campaign #97I001000 SEAT BELTS:INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT
150,000 vehicles recalled
1996 DODGE CARAVAN -- Vehicle description: Multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with integral child seats. This is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the Agency. On the integral child seat, the shoulder belts restraining the child retract and lock in place after the belt buckle is connected to the latch plate. The latch plate movement locks the belts to make sure the child is restrained in the case of a vehicle crash.
The latch plate located in the seat cushion area must be free to move back against its stop after the buckle is removed to allow the shoulder belts to be pulled out. Always be sure the area around the latch plate is free of food or other items that might prevent the latch plate from moving back.
Owners are being provided with a video tape and 2 harness clips. The video tape instructs owners on the proper use and maintenance of the child seats. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97I001000 »
NHTSA Campaign #96V136000 SEAT BELTS:INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT
200 vehicles recalled
1996 DODGE CARAVAN -- The bolts which secure the integrated child seat modules to the seat frame can break.
In the event of a vehicle accident, the child seat may not provide adequate protection to the occupant.
Dealers will replace the integrated child seat module bolts. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V136000 »
NHTSA Campaign #96V002000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
265,000 vehicles recalled
1996 DODGE CARAVAN -- A static electric charge can build up on the ungrounded metal section of the fuel filler tube.
This condition could cause a spark to occur when fueling the vehicle and possibly ignite the fuel vapors.
Dealers will install a ground strap for the fuel filler tube. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V002000 »
NHTSA Campaign #96V006000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
40,000 vehicles recalled
1996 DODGE CARAVAN -- In certain vehicles, the engine cylinder head oil galley plug does not seal properly and engine cylinder head oil is not adequately retained.
Inadequate sealing and retention of the plug can result in oil leakage which could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Dealers will install an expansion plug and retaining bracket over the cylinder head oil galley plug. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V006000 »
NHTSA Campaign #95V236000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
80,000 vehicles recalled
1996 DODGE CARAVAN -- The fuel tank rollover valve can allow fuel to pass into the vapor canister resulting in the potential for fuel leakage.
Fuel leakage increases the potential for a vehicle fire.
Dealers will replace the fuel tank filler tube with a filler tube that has an additional rollover valve. The associated rollover valve vapor hoses will be rerouted. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #95V236000 »
NHTSA Campaign #95V225000 SEATS
20,000 vehicles recalled
1996 DODGE CARAVAN -- The bolts which secure the rear bench seats to the seat risers may be embrittled and fracture.
In case of an accident, the bolt may fail and can cause the seat to break away from the seat risers, which increases the potentialof injury to its occupants.
Dealers will replace the rear bench seat to riser bolts. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #95V225000 »
NHTSA Campaign #95I004000 SEAT BELTS:INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT
5,224 vehicles recalled
1996 DODGE CARAVAN --
Chrysler dealers will replace both child seat assemblies with revised seats containing retractor improvements. The revised seats will also increase child comfort by incorporating protective seat belt wraps to prevent belt chafe. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #95I004000 »
