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1998 Dodge Caravan
Defect Investigations
There are also 11 Dodge recalls » 7 defect investigations » 106 TSBs » for the Dodge Caravan.
DRIVER AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING FAILURE: Air Bags:Frontal
Recall #04V480000
1998 DODGE CARAVAN -- The driver air bag clockspring can develop an open-circuit condition resulting in nonfunctional driver-side frontal air bag, horn, cruise control (if equipped), and/or steering wheel radio control (if equipped).in its October 5, 2004 letter to NHTSA, DaimlerChrysler stated that it will conduct a safety recall and replace the clockspring assembly on all MY 1998.5-2000 DaimlerChrysler minivans, built between March 1998 and August 2000, with 70,000 miles or less.it will also provide a lifetime warranty for this component on MY 1998.5-2000 minivans, regardless of mileage.the details of the corrective action are described in DaimlerChrysler's letter (see recall no. 04V-480).the Agency believes that further expenditure of Agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists with respect to those vehicles covered only by the lifetime warranty.the Agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see page 2 for additional information. Investigation was initiated on June 04 2004. Closed on May 25 2005. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA04013 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #RQ04001DRIVER AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING FAILURE: Air Bags:Frontal
no recall issued
1998 DODGE CARAVAN -- Complaints report air bag warning light illuminates, and this may be accompanied with a non-functioning horn and/or cruise control (if equipped).this is indicative of an open-circuit clockspring failure (results in non-functioning driver's air bag), similar to the failure condition that was the subject of DaimlerChrysler's recall of model year 1996-1998.5 minivans (recall no. 02V-293).this recall query has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (EA04-013). Investigation was initiated on January 28 2004. Closed on June 04 2004. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ04001 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA01007AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING: Electrical System
Recall #02V293000
1998 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 #PE99010POST-COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
no recall issued
1998 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 #PE02004REAR SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION: Seat Belts:Rear
Recall #02V076000
1998 DODGE CARAVAN -- Allege body seam sealer enters the rear (third row seat) seat belt retractors, causing the retractor mechanism to jam or bind, rendering the seat belts inoperative Investigation was initiated on January 16 2002. Closed on March 11 2002. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE02004 »
NHTSA Defect Investigation #RQ00008DC MINIVAN FUEL INJECTOR RAIL LEAK: Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
Recall #00V268000
1998 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
1998 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 »
