Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
240594A12/01/199424-05-9437982Low heater performance. *tw02/10/1995

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
VISIBILITY
PE97049CHRYSLER GROUP LLC11/18/199703/17/1998AIR BAG CIRCUIT/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR
 Alleged air bag assemblies and the rear wiper motor in these vehicles share the same fuse.failure of the rear wiper motor or a high current condition may cause the fuse to open thus activating the air bag warning light.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
VISIBILITY
 The sliding door glass exploded while sitting in the driveway. please describe. *ak
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
1
 The air vent broke, causing some of the pieces to go into the engine. *slc
08/01/1998106/01/1998
 Transmission is leaking fluid since purchase from axle seal transfer case. front right strut assembly makes exstreme noises over bumps and sharp curves. engine has developed a leak. left driver side door can not be opened with key. suspect flood damage due to a reoccurring odor from heater vents. we have contacted dealer more than three times and were given a dodge ! dealer has changed the buisness name and states has no longer an obligation to honor these problems which we encountered under warranty! also, air condition unit has been leaking and was serviced under warrenty and remains a problem. there are several other items too long to list. the bottom line is that this vehicle is failing rapidly mechanically! i feel strongly that i have been ripped off! by this dealer and am in need of some sort of solution!. *ak
10/17/1994
 Exhaust fumes enter passenger compartment only when heat is used. tt
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING
 Horn/cigarette lighter and the booster in the radio do not work. also, when turning heater fan switch on high, liftgate opens. dealer has been notified about the problems with the van. none of the problem have been corrrected. please provide any furhter information.*ak
04/08/19991002/01/1999
 When operating vehicle at night,headlights go out momentarily,(2-3sec),or after driving for 50 to 100 miles at night then stopping ,and starting again ,lights will not turn on doors will not lock, heater controls will not function.2to3 hours. later everything works fine again (for awhile until the same problem surfaces again) no.of occurrences 10. *ak
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR
12/31/2007176380105/17/2002
 Rear window on lift gate shattered in a thousand pieces for no reason while parked (glass inside and outside). outside temp was about 20 f and cloudy. glass type is a privacy tinted with window defroster. it appears glass was not required to be a safety glass type as compared to a windshield with a plastic sandwich in-between. about 10 hours of clean up required. many small glass fragments and glass dust traveled as far as the front dashboard. owner will be replacing glass. cost estimated to be between $300 to $400 parts and labor. i have pictures available if needed .*cn
05/11/2003
 Without warning the rear glass broke from the inside out. *nlm
01/01/20000
 Consumer received a recall letter for airbag light. airbag light was on when she received recall letter. took to dealer for recall, dealer fixed the problem, then 2 months later, airbag light came on and off when hitting bumps in the road. rear window, rubber seal that goes around the window is melting when it's hot outside, and running down outside of car. consumer is constantly cleaning around window to avoid damage to vehicle. *ak
 Rear passenger's side window popped out. owner notes weather was hot and windows were down. *ak
02/21/199706/01/1994
 While driving in rainy weather condition at 60 mph the rear trailgate window shattered. *ak
 The sliding door glass exploded while sitting in the driveway. please describe. *ak
09/01/19941
 Rear window imploded twice. *dsh
05/04/1995
 The rear window has an adhesive oozing out of it and the rear window could fall out and cause an accident. please describe. *ak
04/25/1995
 Engine intermittently stalls when hit bump or hard stop;happens at any speed;could cause accident. also, rear windshield seal is melting and running down window
12/14/19944
 Rear left window shattered, spreading glass into passenger area of vehicle. *skd
02/01/1995
 Rear window broke while driving . tt
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
1
 Power window motor failed.
 The driver's window is stuck, will not close, no power, dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak
08/04/1996105/01/1994
 Power window vents failed.
03/12/19962
 Rear window behind driver's side does not close fully. *sd
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
10/02/20031800001
 Rear window shattered while vehicle was in park and turned on. will be taking vehicle to dealership to determine cause of window problem.*ak
04/01/1994
 The seals/molding around the windows and gas tank are melting and causing the rubber to melt. i think the stuff thats melting is getting in the gas because the car acts like there is something in the gas. the molding around the widows melts and the black melts all over the paint. *ak
 Rear trunk window molding is melting, window and molding must be replaced together. *mjs
07/05/19981
 Driving 40-45mph when suddenly door window behind driver exploded for no reason. nothing had hit or brushed up against it. was no other vehicle present at time of breakage. *ak
10/02/1996112/06/1993
 When making a left hand turn at about 2 mph, the middle passenger's window exploded for no apparent reason. *ak
02/25/19965
 Middle vent window cracked/shattered. *dsh
05/15/1995
 Parked in driveway windshield shattered. tt
02/19/19951
 Passenger side window behind driver's seat exploded for no apparent reason, no impact. tt
02/04/1995
 Middle seat window shattered (exploded) for no apparent reason. tt
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
04/03/2000002/01/1997
 It was raining and windshield wiper stopped working, affecting driver's visibility. this defect is recalled on the 91-93 caravans, but not on this 94 with the same problem. *ak
01/31/200008/01/1994
 I ? failure of a recently routinely serviced transmission. i was told that driving in this condition would cause the system to lock up and create other failures (axle). am i alone in this problem, also, i had received a recall on the van for airbag problem - it also listed on the form in very small print that the rear wiper may also have to be serviced/replaced at their discretion i believe. after getting service for this the wiper blows fuses as before disabling the wiper and also the airbag system what recourse if any do i have when they say the wiper is doing this because people don't clear off the rear windows properly??? thanx for any help you can give me. *ak
08/31/19991
 Airbag system experiencing wiring failure, prior to recall notice (99v-113). however, vehicle experiencing wiring problems may be the cause of windshield wipers working intermittently. *yc
08/05/19942
 When it's raining rear wipers would stop working. an intermittent problem. also, radio has an electrical short. *ak
01/15/1999107/01/1994
 Reference your nhtsa action number pe97049. air bag warning light came on , and rear windshield wiper washer does not work. *ak
03/03/1997
 The truck's rear windshield wiper is connected to the same fuse as the front driver's side airbag. whenever turning on the rear wipers, the fuse blows out and the airbag light comes on. *ak
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR
1
 Windhsield wiper motor shorted. *slc
01/31/2000
 Windshield motor (rear) was recalled, vehicle taken to dealership. connsumer sat at dealer almost 2 hours before being told that they did not have the part in, side door of van- when hitting a bump the overhead lights go on and off like strobe lights and the door latch is not latching properly, therefore the door ajar light blinks on and off and a beeping signal in heard constantly.. *ak
 Recall # 99v113000 daimler/chrysler/air bag deployment; dealer does not have parts to correct recall. owner has contacted dealership 5 times since receiving recall notice in august of 1994. dealer stated that parts were on back order. also, rear windshield wiper motor stopped working prior to recall. *ak
10/08/19971
 Rear wiper motor failed prior to recall notice (99v-113). nlm
 While turning on rear windshield wipers fuse would blow out. dealer has been contacted.
12/12/1998
 Rear windshield wiper motor shorted out. also, the air bag sensor light came on. dealer notified, and informed consumer that hewould disengage the air bag to prevent it from deploying. *ak
01/15/1996104/01/1994
 Vehicle was remedied by dealer. dealer stated that the rear windshield wiper motor was shorted out, causing the air bag light to come on and disabling the airbag, the fuse would blow out. *ak *slc
05/03/19982
 Pe97049; air bag circuit/windshield wiper motor; when using the rear windshield wiper fuse blows out, and the air bag light comes on. dealer is not aware of the problem. this has happened twice in the last 6 or 7 months. owner changes the fuse when this happens. *ak
08/08/19974
 Windshield wipers failed. the spring ground on the motor became disconnected. *ak consumer states that the electrical circuit becomes disconnected while using the windshield wipers, this only happens when the wipers are needed to be on, a mechanic has to retighten the ground wire to the wiper motor with a wrench. *slc
05/01/1997
 Rear windshield wiper motor and the air bags are connected and the windshield motor needs to be replaced, causing the air bags to be inoperative. *ak
06/20/1996105/01/1994
 Burnt out rear wiper motor caused air bag indicator light to come on.