1996-2000 Dodge Caravan: Recall History
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about official auto recalls, reliability issues, and vehicle problems for the 1996-2000 Dodge Caravan directly from the NHTSA and manufacturers.
NHTSA Recall History
1996 w/bench seats, built at Windsor plant ("R" in 11th position of VIN):
Rear-seat bolts can fracture; in an accident, seat could break away.
1996:
Fuel-tank rollover valve can allow fuel to pass into vapor canister, resulting in potential for leakage and fire.
1996:
On a few minivans, bolts holding integrated child seat modules to seat frame can break.
1996:
On certain minivans, fuel can leak from tank at interface of fuel pump module attachment.
1996:
Static charge could cause spark as tank is being filled; vapors could ignite.
1996-97 w/integrated child seats:
Shoulder-harness restraint on child seat can be difficult to release when latch plate becomes contaminated.
1996-98:
The clockspring may have been wound incorrectly, resulting in illumination of airbag warning light and possibly causing the driver's side airbag to not function. Dealer will inspect and replace affected parts on vehicles with 70,000 miles or less.
1997 w/Goodyear tires and steel wheels:
Tires were damaged, and may lose pressure suddenly.
1997:
Certain master-cylinder seals will not seal adequately, allowing hydraulic fluid to be drawn into power-assist vacuum reservoir; brake-warning lamp will then illuminate.
1997:
The D-pillar mastic sound-barrier patch could loosen and drop into the seatbelt assembly, rendering it inoperative.
1997:
Wheels on small number of minivans were damaged by equipment used for mounting.
1998 w/integrated child seats:
Shoulder-harness webbing was incorrectly routed around reinforcement bar; can fail to restrain child properly.
1998-00:
Driver's airbag on some minivans may become disabled due to a failed clockspring in the steering-wheel hub; airbag warning lamp should illuminate.
1999:
The front-seatbelt retractor does not comply with the requirements of the standard. If the retractor does not work properly, it will not adequately protect occupants in the event of a crash.
2000 Caravan and Grand Caravan:
Certain vehicles are missing certification labels about maximum tire load capacity. Dealers will distribute labels.
2000 w/3.3-liter and 3.8-liter engines:
Seals on fuel rails can degrade, allowing an underhood fuel leak, which would increase likelihood of vehicle fire.
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