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1996 DODGE CARAVAN Recall - Campaign #98V185000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1996 DODGE CARAVAN RECALL - #98V185000

RECALL FOR CHILD SEAT

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.

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Vehicle 1996 DODGE CARAVAN
Manufacturer CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 1/1/1995 - 7/31/1997
Recalled on 8/17/1998
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 11/30/1998
# Affected 157,000
Recalled for CHILD SEAT
 
Description 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.
Consequences THIS CAN CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN RELEASING A CHILD FROM THE RESTRAINT.
Corrective action 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.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN NOVEMBER 30, 1998.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 CHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1996 DODGE CARAVAN Recall for SEATS

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Comments

9/21/2013 - Delmar Meagher
I have a fondness for Chrysler products ever since my mother owned a Dodge Aries. It made the rounds through the family over the years and always proved reliable. This is one of the reasons I opted to buy this used Caravan. At 17 Years old it is in exceptional condition. Some of my friends and relatives have owned Dodge Caravans and have had few problems. This is a small setback, and once repaired the Caravan will serve me well.

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