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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
1991 DODGE CARAVAN LE
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
1991 DODGE CARAVAN LE
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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1,300
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NHTSA campaign number:
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91V041000
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Defective part or component:
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LIGHTING:FLASHER:TURN SIGNAL
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Description:
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INCORRECT TURN SIGNAL FLASHER INHIBITS INDICATION OF SIGNAL LAMP OUTAGE. INOPERATIVE TURN SIGNAL LAMPS WOULD NOT INFORM DRIVERTHAT A LAMP WAS OUT, OR WARN OTHER DRIVERS OF INTENT TO TURN, CREATING A RISKOF ACCIDENT; VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 108. REPLACE TURN SIGNAL FLASHER WITH PROPER FLASHER.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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4,842
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NHTSA campaign number:
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91V164000
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Defective part or component:
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INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE SEAT AND SHOULDER BELTS AND BELT ANCHOR
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Description:
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SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BAR FOR REAR SOFA FAILED TO SUSTAIN LOADS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210. VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210. REPLACE NONCOMPLYING SOFA BAR WITH BAR THAT MEETS REQUIREMENTS.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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80,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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91V191000
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Defective part or component:
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BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC
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Description:
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THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE MAY LEAK OR DETACH AT ITS CRIMPED END FITTING RESULTING IN THE DISCHARGE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID. FLUID DISCHARGE EVENTUALLY CAUSES THE LOSS OF BOTH THEANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND HYDRAULIC ASSIST FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, RESULTING ININCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF BRAKE LOCKUP AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. REPLACE THE ABS HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WITH A HOSE OF DIFFERENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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10,492
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NHTSA campaign number:
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92V030000
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Defective part or component:
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BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:FITTINGS
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Description:
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THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE PUMP MAY BE POROUS WHICH WILL RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. FLUID LEAKAGE EVENTUALLY CAUSES THE LOSS OF BOTH THEANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND HYDRAULIC ASSIST FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, RESULTING ININCREASED LIKELIHOOD OF BRAKE LOCKUP AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. REPLACE THE ABS HIGH PRESSURE PUMP AND HIGH PRESSURE HOSE IF THE LAST SIX DIGITS OF THE BAR CODE LABEL ON THE PUMP ARE BETWEEN 052300 AND 059262.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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321,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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96V099000
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Defective part or component:
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BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:ANTI-SKID SYSTEM
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Description:
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THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS WILL ALSO BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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675,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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96V229000
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Defective part or component:
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STEERING:WHEEL AND COLUMN
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Description:
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The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column. If the steering wheel separates from the center hub attachment to the steering column, loss of control can occur increasing the risk of an accident. Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for armature cracks in the center hub attachment area. Any steering wheels showing cracks will be replaced. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in the event cracking occurs.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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1,100,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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97V148000
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Defective part or component:
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INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT BUCKLES
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger mini-vans. Covers on the solid stalk mounted seat belt buckles can become dislodged causing the release button to stick inside the cover. The buckle would then be only partially latched. In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury. Dealers will install a cover retaining clip to the stalk mounted buckle cover to prevent dislocation of the buckle cover.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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1,100,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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97V149000
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Defective part or component:
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INTERIOR SYSTEMS:RESTRAINT:BELT ANCHOR AND ATTACHMENT
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger mini-vans. The center rear seat, right outboard side, safety belt anchor hook can become unattached from the body anchor position. In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury. Dealers will replace the anchor hook retaining clip with a revised profile clip and a cover plate.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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828,559
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NHTSA campaign number:
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99V189000
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Defective part or component:
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VISUAL SYSTEMS:WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE:PIVOT:DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Minivans. The left hand windshield wiper pivot drive arm was not mechanically staked to the pivot shaft. This could allow the drive arm to disengage from the shaft leading to a loss of wiper function. The driver's visibility would be impaired, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the left hand side windshield wiper pivot assembly.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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1,318,189
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NHTSA campaign number:
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99V213000
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Defective part or component:
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STRUCTURE:HATCHBACK HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Mini vans. 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. Personal injury could occur if the bolts break allowing the liftgate to fall suddenly. 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.
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This 1991 DODGE CARAVAN LE safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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