Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 233599REVA | 10/01/1999 | 233599 | 612160 | Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs | 06/06/2000 |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| 230397 | 02/14/1997 | 51942 | Difficult to clean light colored chalky residue from plastic body components that are molded in black. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| EA94005 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/31/1994 | 10/25/1995 | LIFTGATE LATCHES | 95I001000 | |
| Liftgate latches in the subject vehicles have failed in low and moderate speed impacts resulting in occupant ejections, injuries, and fatalities.there are two failure modes associated with latch failure: fork bolt-detent lever bypass, and inertial unlatching.nhtsa analyses of chrysler and peer minivans took the form of static and dynamic crash testing, engineering evaluations, complaint and field analyses, and real world data analyses.a technical report discussing these analyses can be found in the engineering analysis technical report in the public viewing file.chrysler has advised nhtsa that it will conduct a campaign to replace the latches on all the subject vehicles.the chrysler campaign will consist of notification letters to all owners; free replacement of all latches with stronger, safer latches regardless of the age of the minivans; national advertising to promote customer awareness of the campaign; quarterly reports regarding campaign completion rates; as well as additional measures to ensure a high completion rate, above and beyond the actions that normally would be taken in a formal safety recall.these include follow up written and telephonic notifications to owners who do not bring their vehicles in for corrective action.nhtsa firmly believes that the crash performance of the latches on these minivans raises serious safety concerns, and that the campaign addresses these concerns.the chrysler corrective action will increase the strength of the liftgate latches and decrease the potential for inertial unlatching, thereby reducing the risk of crash-related openings of the liftgate and possible occupant ejection through the liftgate opening.owners of chrysler minivans will get a stronger, safer latch free of charge at the earliest possible time, without the need for further technical investigation and complex and time-consuming litigation with an uncertain outcome.based on the above, odi is closing this investigation. | ||||||
| PE92027 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/10/1992 | 06/03/1992 | R/HTCHBCK HYDR.CYLIN.FAILS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 07/13/1989 | |||
| Sliding door malfunctioned. | |||
| 05/15/1997 | |||
| The sliding door does not open by the remote and intermittently the door will not open manually. the door has not been fixed. *ak | |||
| 03/08/1996 | |||
| Sliding door on the right side window sheared and fell out 3 times. *ak | |||
| 12/20/1995 | |||
| The sliding door came off when trying to open when on an incline. please describe. tt | |||
| The sliding door fell off. please describe. tt | |||
| 11/28/1995 | |||
| When driving kid to school the sliding door fell off no one injuried . tt | |||
| 06/19/1995 | |||
| The sliding door doesn't close well and has almost fallen off and cannot be opened. please explain. tt | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| Frt passenger door came off the weld, resulting in inoperative, same thing is happening to the drivers door. tt | |||
| 04/01/1995 | |||
| The front driver side door weld broke. tt | |||
| Having difficulty opening side door, will not open from inside or outside. tt | |||
| Sliding door will slip if ajar. owner identifies several injuries to fingers and other parts. please describe details. tt | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 4 | ||
| Side door jams, preventing opening it for use. *ak | |||
| The front driver side power door switch burn out, put a new transmission in van rebuilt. tt | |||
| 01/17/1995 | |||
| Side sliding door fell off at three rollers on the corners, being held on by one roller. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| Vibration causing body of driver's side door to crack . bolts that hold locking mechanism had expanded, and they fell inside of door. door will not close properly. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1996 | 3 | ||
| The front passenger door hinge mounts failed. yh | |||
| 06/24/1989 | |||
| Passenger door sags. hinges are not strong enough to support the weight of the door and the metal had fatigued and the welds were breaking. | |||
| 10/08/1996 | 08/01/1989 | ||
| The right side sliding door hinges broke, causing the door to fall out when opening the door. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | |||
| 01/02/1995 | |||
| Child fell out of rear of hatch back while driving, resulting in injuries. tt | |||
| 11/15/1994 | 1 | ||
| Rear liftgate does not shut well; no accidents. tt | |||
| 06/15/1990 | |||
| Rear liftgate came open several times while driving; no accident; smooth road; no bumps. tt | |||
| 04/06/1995 | |||
| Rear hatch/liftgate opens while driving, repeated closings to close liftgate. short in electrical system causing side panel door not properly open or lock. tt | |||
| 04/04/1995 | |||
| Rear hatch/liftgate door opens while driving, causing cargo to fall out. please describe details. tt | |||
| 04/05/1995 | |||
| Rear hatch/liftgate door opens while driving, often difficulty in closing. please describe details. tt | |||
| Rear liftgate came open. please describe. tt | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 3 | ||
| Rear hatch/tailgate popped open while driving over bumps or uneven road areas; often difficult in closing hatch. tt | |||
| 01/30/1995 | |||
| Rear hatch will not shut complete giving owner false sense of latching. while driving hatch popped opened. tt | |||
| Hatch screws were replaced every 30k miles. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| #pe92-027 the hinge that holds the rear hatch latch up came down almost hit a child and parent you have to hold it manually . tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE | |||
| 06/01/1997 | 1 | ||
| The hatchback hydraulic cylinder which supports the the lift does not hold the hatch back, resulting in the hatachback falling on the occupant. *ak transmission failed. *yh | |||
| 10/20/1995 | |||
| Hydraulic lift cylinders on the lift gate fails and allows the gate to come down. please describe. tt | |||
| 05/01/1993 | |||
| Hydraulic cylinders do not hold rear door. tt | |||
| 12/04/1992 | |||
| Rear door does not stay up once door is open. tt | |||
| 04/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle hydraulic struts lift faulty, will stop stay up. tt | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| Rear lift gate will not remain up while open. please explain. tt | |||
| 12/16/1989 | 1 | ||
| Hatchback hydraulic cylinders do not hold gate up and make opening of the gate difficult due to the weight of gate/rear gate must be held manually. *ak | |||
| 03/07/1995 | 2 | ||
| Rear liftgate problems. when cold, hatch drops without warning. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE | |||
| 04/20/2001 | 0 | ||
| While back door is opened could be placing anything inside of vehicle, but it will be droping down on consumer's head. dealer had tried to fix problem, but still problem continued just like mentioned in recall 95 i 001 008. *ak | |||
| 10/11/2000 | 11/01/1997 | ||
| The right lift on the tailgate is tearing the body material and leaving jagged metal exposed. i have talked to the manufacturer and they say they have no liability in this matter and that it has not been reported before.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||
| 06/01/1991 | 1 | ||
| Trunk door, when opening will not stay in up position, will slam shut. also when vehicle put in drive, it will not take off. consumer has to drive it in d1 constantly, when she drives it in d2 vehicle will stall. *ak *slc | |||
| 03/20/1996 | |||
| Consumer feels that chrysler has taken an excessive period of time to correct the problem, chrysler said they will send him a notice in 6/96 *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 06/01/1993 | 05/27/1993 | ||
| Paint is peeling off the roof/hood and left sid epanels. | |||