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1992 DODGE CARAVAN Recall - Campaign #97V079000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1992 DODGE CARAVAN RECALL - #97V079000

RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY : HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE : SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT

THE BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE STRUT TO THE BODY AND THE REAR LIFTGATE CAN ACCUMULATE FATIGUE DAMAGE IF THREE FACTORS COMBINE. IF THE BOLT IS LOOSE, THE GAS STRUT IS OVER-PRESSURIZED, AND THE FREQUENCY OF OPENING AND CLOSING CYCLES IS HIGHER THAN FOR THE AVERAGE CUSTOMER, THE BOLT CAN FAIL.

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Recall Details
Vehicle 1992 DODGE CARAVAN
Manufacturer CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 7/1/1991 - 6/30/1992
Recalled on 5/23/1997
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 8/15/1997
# Affected 436,000
Recalled for STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
 
Description THE BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE STRUT TO THE BODY AND THE REAR LIFTGATE CAN ACCUMULATE FATIGUE DAMAGE IF THREE FACTORS COMBINE. IF THE BOLT IS LOOSE, THE GAS STRUT IS OVER-PRESSURIZED, AND THE FREQUENCY OF OPENING AND CLOSING CYCLES IS HIGHER THAN FOR THE AVERAGE CUSTOMER, THE BOLT CAN FAIL.
Consequences PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR IF THE BOLTS BREAK ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO FALL SUDDENLY.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR LOOSE FASTENERS, IF THE FASTENERS ARE LOOSE, THE STRUT (AND INTEGRAL BOLTS) WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE BOLT SHOWS EVIDENCE OF TORQUE, THE BOLT WILL BE REMOVED, LARGER WASHERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING WASHER AND THE BOLT WILL BE REINSTALLED AND HAND TIGHTENED TO THE TARGET TORQUED.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING AUGUST 1997. 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 1-800-853-1403.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
See also 1992 DODGE CARAVAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES

1992 DODGE CARAVAN Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

1992 DODGE CARAVAN Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1992 DODGE CARAVAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

1992 DODGE CARAVAN Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

1992 DODGE CARAVAN Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

1992 DODGE CARAVAN Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE

1992 DODGE CARAVAN Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, LINKAGES
Technical Service Bulletins Sep 28, 2002 - 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC

Jul 10, 2001 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT

Apr 03, 2001 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB

Jan 28, 2001 - 220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT

Dec 04, 2000 - 140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT

View all Technical Service Bulletins



Comments

9/9/2011 - Joanne Kofoed
I just purchased a 1992 Dodge Caravan, I LOVE it! but I have issues with the ABS (well that is what I was told was wrong with it) the break peddle is extremely hard to push down, and I'm experiencing leakage. I need help to repair this and heard about this recall.

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