Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V215000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/15/1996 to 09/15/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 18997 | 04/21/1997 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/29/1996 | 10/31/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The master cylinder rear seal, between the hydraulic fluid and the vacuum reservoir, may not seal adequately allowing hydraulic fluid to be drawn into the power assist vacuum reservoir. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | As the hydraulic fluid in the master cylinder reservoir decreases, the level sensor will detect the loss of fluid and illuminate the instrument panel brake warning lamp. continued operation of the vehicle with the warning lamp illuminated can result in extended stopping distances. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder on all affected vehicles. addendum (4-14-97): vehicles inspected per chrysler recall no. 707 and found to be outside the listed suspect master cylinder date code range, must now have the master cylinder primary piston replaced (chrysler recall no. 714). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during late november 1996. 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 10/25/2012 | 169577 | 1 | |
| While driving rusted brakeline ruptured and lost fluid. *tr | |||
| 10/25/2012 | 169577 | ||
| While driving rusted brakeline ruptured and lost fluid | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 02/24/2005 | 152000 | 02/01/2005 | |
| The 1997 dodge grand caravan front and rear brake pads and rotors wear out nearly every month. the vehicle begins to sway while driving 55mph on freeway or when changing lanes. the emergency brake light is on due to a leakage in the brakes. the egr valve keeps going out and the service engine light is on. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 06/03/2011 | 163955 | ||
| While driving our 97 dodge grand caravan le to drop off a visitor, halfway through the trip, i had to stop at a light and all of a sudden the brake pedal just went all the way to firewall. since caravan has a foot brake, i managed to drive vehicle with hazard lights on using the foot brake. there was a smell of brake fluid that instant so i figured a leak had occurred somewhere. after getting home, i checked area where leak was coming from and saw it on the stainless steel braid connection underneath driver seat near the abs module. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 07/19/2011 | 85000 | ||
| Brake line failure - brake fluid leaked out due to corrosion | |||
| 03/05/2011 | 126000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge grand caravan. while driving approximately 30 mph, the contact applied the brakes but the pedal was depressed to the floorboard. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was informed that some of the brake lines were severely corroded and fractured. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 126,000 and the current mileage was 128,000. | |||
| 03/05/2011 | 126000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 dodge grand caravan. while driving approximately 30 mph the contact applied the brakes but the pedal depressed to the floor. the vehicle coasted to a stop. the vehicle was then driven to an independent repair shop where the contact was informed some of the brake lines were severely corroded and fractured. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 126,000 and the current mileage was 128,000. sm. | |||
| 06/12/2010 | 99400 | ||
| Complete brake failure due to rusted brake lines and sudden loss of all brake fluid no stopping ability except emergency brake (only effective at low speed) | |||
| 03/06/2009 | 210000 | 1 | |
| Sudden brake failure when departing my home. pedal went fully to the floor. later inspection revealed heavy corrosion at the brake line joints with the short section of flexible brake line just rear of the abs box. no significant corrosion aside from the vicinity of the flex line. one of the corroded brake lines had a pinhole leak that triggered the brake failure. *tr | |||
| 07/08/2008 | 168680 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge grand caravan. while backing out of the garage, the contact noticed a puddle of fluid on the ground. he exited the vehicle, inspected the fluid, and discovered the puddle was brake fluid. he pulled the vehicle back into the garage and crawled underneath to discover that the rear brake line was corroded. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 168,680. | |||
| 09/15/2003 | 100000 | ||
| The transmission does not shift gears if the air conditioner is on. the air conditioner turned all the way up will blow out air as if it was on mid way. the wind shield wipers come on when the turn signal is activated, which causes me to buy blades more often. the brakes seem to lock up when the ground is wet. you can hear metal hitting together, and the car continues to roll. my sister-in-law, and one of my daycare moms had the same problem, but they were not as lucky as i was it caused them to rear end another vehicle. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 03/07/2007 | 120000 | 2 | 12/09/1998 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge grand caravan. the contact smells something burning when the brakes are applied. the vehicle continues to stop normally. the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer, but the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the abs wires were touching. presently, no failures have occurred. the current and failure mileages were 120,000. updated 09/18/07 *tr | |||
| 07/05/2006 | 131000 | 3 | 04/22/2003 |
| The battery light came on in my 1997 grand caravan and a couple of minutes later the abs light came on. when i got to work i cut the car off and tried to restart it. it did start but the cut off. then it would not start at all. no dash lights anything. i waited about 3 hours and tried to start it again and nothing happened. when the tow truck came and the driver got in and tried to start it, again it was totally dead. he left the key in the on position while we talked and then about a minute later the dash light came on and he started it. the dealer could not find anything wrong with it. this happened once before about a year ago. on the way to work all the lights came on in the dash and i pulled over and cut the car off. after about 10 minutes i tried it again and it started with no problem. i am concerned that it is a problem with the computer. have you heard of this problem before? *nm | |||
| 11/01/2005 | 102000 | 1 | 12/15/2002 |
| The vehicle's abs and check engine light have been going on and off for about 6 months. we had a mechanic look into it and replaced a relay or switch that belonged to the blower motors (fans by radiator). the lights seemed to go away until a couple of weeks ago, the abs light returned and the brakes act as though they are going to give out at any time. they have to be depressed for quite a length of time before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. there is also a weird sound of air or as if air where coming out when the brakes get depressed. i have had to add fluid once or twice a week and have been told by a mechanic buddy that there is very good chance its the brake booster due to the sound of air. i went online and noticed there were recalls for this in a couple of grand caravans but my vin # doesn't fall into the suggested vin range. *nm | |||
| 01/02/2005 | 2 | ||
| While applying the brake pedal it went the floor. the brakes failed to stop vehicle completely. however, driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to a garage for inspection. the mechanic could not duplicate the problem at this time.*ak | |||
| 06/21/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving at 45 mph and applying the brakes. pedal went to the floor, and there were no brakes . as a result, consumer's vehicle was involved in a collision. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 04/19/2003 | 68300 | 03/16/2001 | |
| Vehicle had been parked for 48 hours when i was informed that it was on fire. the vehicle engine area was completely engulfed in flames, it had not been started or used at all since it was parked. vehicle was a total loss. our county arson task force investigator concluded it was caused by a faulty anti-lock brake system. *nlm | |||
| 08/17/2001 | 1 | 06/01/1997 | |
| Engine started to have a loud squeeking sound on start-up & squeek continued after but not as loud. brakes noted to have a longer braking time when travelling at 50 mph. *ak | |||
| 06/27/2001 | 1 | 07/01/1997 | |
| While driving through a construction zone on hot day noticed burning rubber smell. started down a hill and noticed brakes did not seem to work. pedal went to floor. tried parking brake. car was steered into abandon gas station to avoid collision. had to put into park to stop vehicle. goodyear employee tried brakes:went to floor. technician viewed (in hour)had brakes:bleed lines. told air in lines. same as odi-id 887484.took to dealer:could not explain. rear brakes thin. mention of possible master cylinder defect.nhtsa told me of 1996 recall. called chrysler-vin not involved.very concerned over future brake performance.*ak | |||
| 04/29/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving 25 mph consumer applied brakes, pedal went to the floor, brakes failed. consumer rearended vehicle, $ 3500 damage. consumer noticed a burning smell right before accident.*ak *slc | |||
| 07/09/1999 | |||
| Had problems with brakes. took to mechanic to have them pulled. noticed the rotors were corroded/rusted & pitted. was informed rotors not usable & needed replacing. *ak | |||
| 07/22/1998 | 11/12/1997 | ||
| Abs and traction control has taken more than a month. | |||
| 02/23/1998 | 05/08/1997 | ||
| While driving and applying brakes, abs brakes hesitate/fail. | |||
| 10/30/1997 | |||
| Upon traveling about 20 to 25 mph and upon making a gradual stop the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard, making it very difficult to stop the vehicle, resulting in extended stopping distance. consumer has yet to contact the dealer. *ak | |||
| 5 | 08/27/1997 | ||
| Numerous times over the last (3) or (4) months the harness on the integrated child seat became so tight around child that owner had to use the auxiliary release. *ak air conditioner has given consumer problems on 4 different occasions. abs light illuminated, brakes were noisy and were replaced. power lock failure. power steering problem, consumer did not specify. *slc | |||
| While driving the abs braking system intermittently fails with pedal, has a low pressure. *ak | |||
| 09/03/1996 | 1 | 08/24/1996 | |
| Antilock brakes failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 01/05/1998 | 3 | 09/01/1996 | |
| Soon after purchase, the rear brakes began to emit a loud throbbing hum when applied, brakes became less responsive, dealer replaced drums, also the front brakes were noisey. *jg | |||
| 04/29/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving 25 mph consumer applied brakes, pedal went to the floor, brakes failed. consumer rearended vehicle, $ 3500 damage. consumer noticed a burning smell right before accident.*ak *slc | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 1 | 11/01/1997 | |
| Noticed noise from lt side of vehicle, checked brakes out right side was fine left side brake was down to the metal. van is only 1997 model and they told me the caliper needed replaced . i dont think this item should need replaced in only one year . is it possibly a problem or is this normal. my warranty ran out in november of 1998 and the problem occured in december of 1998. thank you very much.( dot number: ) | |||
| 1 | 03/21/1997 | ||
| Brakes failed, causing accident. | |||
| 5 | 08/27/1997 | ||
| Numerous times over the last (3) or (4) months the harness on the integrated child seat became so tight around child that owner had to use the auxiliary release. *ak air conditioner has given consumer problems on 4 different occasions. abs light illuminated, brakes were noisy and were replaced. power lock failure. power steering problem, consumer did not specify. *slc | |||
| 04/26/1997 | 1 | 03/01/1997 | |
| Brakes failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 10/01/2099 | |||
| I have had to replace the brakes on this minivan approximately every 6 months or 12,000 miles. i know of several other people who are having this same problem. yes, i got a warranty but you still have to pay for labor and brakes should be lasting 40,000 miles or more. i think there is a defect in the design of the front brakes, or wheel bearings. (which i have also had to replace) dt | |||
| 6 | 11/01/1996 | ||
| The windshield wipers turn on when not selected, and is very distracting, and has almost resulted in several accidents. some of my friends which also own caravan/voyager have has the same problem and have had the switch replaced numerous times to no avail. i think dodge needs to redisgn the switch, and recall all the effected vehicles and have it corrected immediately. also as far as the front brakes, i have had the front brake shoes replaced at least 7 times in the time i have owned the car. i haven't replaced that many brakes together on all the other cars i have owned. i think the front disc brakes are undersized and cannot meet the weight of the van. dodge also needs to redisn the front brake sys and make modifications to the affected vehicles.*ak | |||
| 02/06/2001 | 2 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Twice during our ownership the front brake pads have crumbled and completely failed early in their useful lives causing the rotors to be badly routed. the first time it happened the dealer hid the fact that the pads failed completely and stuck us for the entire brake job, the second time i walked in unannounced to the repair area and saw the evidence first hand. bottom line, if we had been driving at speed either time lives could have been lost. this is a serious problem.*ak | |||
| 12/01/1998 | |||
| Front brake pads crumbled/failed caused rotors to be routed/ruined at 46k miles and at 63k miles, should have been lots of pad left, failure lead to expensive repairs incl rotor replacement,, could have lead to death/disabilities, dealer hiding part failure through non-disclosure, also clock spring failure in steering ring lead to airbag deployment problem, dealer charged owner full price rotor replacement first and second time, part defects very dangerous. *ak | |||
| 10/13/1999 | 2 | 04/01/1997 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 04/29/1998 | 2 | ||
| Original rotors failed after 17k mi. (van started vibrating during braking ) dealer replaced rotors. replacements started to vibrate severely after 17,000 miles. dealer said they are pitted on the inside, must be replaced to stop the vibration but they are safe to drive. the vibration makes me question their safety. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 89122 | 1 | ||
| The front brakes were worn, air bag light illuminated, tensioner assembly failed, horn was inoperable, and the water pump leaked. as corrections, all defective componets were replaced. *ph *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 02/24/2005 | 152000 | 02/01/2005 | |
| The 1997 dodge grand caravan front and rear brake pads and rotors wear out nearly every month. the vehicle begins to sway while driving 55mph on freeway or when changing lanes. the emergency brake light is on due to a leakage in the brakes. the egr valve keeps going out and the service engine light is on. | |||
| 89122 | 1 | ||
| The front brakes were worn, air bag light illuminated, tensioner assembly failed, horn was inoperable, and the water pump leaked. as corrections, all defective componets were replaced. *ph *jb | |||
| 11/28/2000 | 1 | ||
| Front brake rotors were pitted and caused excessive wear on brake pads. *slc | |||
| 09/24/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Rotors are prematurely wore out,pitted beyond repair. *ak | |||
| 1 | 06/15/1997 | ||
| Rotors are pitted and rusted causing poor contact with pads and increasing stopping distance. nlm | |||
| Premature wear of brake rotors. when brakes were applied brakes they would grind. dealer has replaced the rotors. *ak | |||
| 07/09/1999 | |||
| Had problems with brakes. took to mechanic to have them pulled. noticed the rotors were corroded/rusted & pitted. was informed rotors not usable & needed replacing. *ak | |||
| 1 | 06/15/1997 | ||
| Rotors are pitted and rusted causing poor contact with pads and increasing stopping distance. nlm | |||
| 10/27/1998 | |||
| When driving at 45 and up and braking the steering starts shuttering. dealer contacted, and stated the rotors are warped and causing the shuttering. repairwork done at owner's expense. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Brake rotors failed causing vibration in the steering wheel and difficulty maintaining control. | |||
| 03/23/1998 | 11/01/1996 | ||
| Warped front brake rotors. *ak | |||
| Rotors had to be replaced due to poor design. *ak | |||
| 09/03/1996 | 1 | 08/24/1996 | |
| Rotors failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 09/27/1997 | 3 | ||
| While driving on pennsylvania turnpike rear brakes started smoking/smell badly. had to pull onto ramp. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Premature wear of rear brake shoes, needed replacement. also, clock spring failed which caused horn to be inoperative.*ak *jb | |||
| 10/09/2000 | 3 | 11/01/1996 | |
| At 60 miles per hour on the highway, we notice burning smell from outside, and nearby drivers wave and yell that rear end is on fire, when attempting to slow down the brake pedal goes to the floor, an i procedded through a red light in a busy intersection-miles from home. right rear brake was not on fire but smoking severly, after 15 minutes on the sid of the road brake pedal returned, dealership reports that rear brake shoes are burned and cracked but find no other problem, this is the second time in the dealership and third set of rear brakes.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 05/19/1999 | 1 | 03/02/1997 | |
| Brake rear wheel cylinder failed resulting in leakage, pads replaced during repair. mjs | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 09/07/2003 | 94000 | 1 | 01/03/1997 |
| While driving 60 mph the brakes failed. *ak the consumer stated the brake lines were replaced. *jb | |||
| 07/26/2003 | 95000 | ||
| While driving, brakes failed without warning. dealer diagnosed that the brake fluid line, located near the gas tank, had corroded resulting in the brake failure. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 06/10/2007 | 112000 | 1 | 08/13/1996 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that fluid has drained into the brake system. the dealer stated that nothing was wrong with the vehicle and no recalls were issued. the contact notified the dealer months later and they stated that he was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 96v215000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder). he took the vehicle to another mechanic and they discovered fluid leaking into the reservoir of the service brakes from the master cylinder; however, no fluid was leaking. as a result, the fluid began to enter into the instrument panel. the failure mileage was 112,000 and current mileage was 113,000. updated 12/31/07 *bf the consumer stated when he attempted to apply the brakes, he realized he didn't have normal braking power. the pedal went all the way to the floor. updated *jb | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 150000 | 3 | 03/23/1998 |
| Vehicle is being recalled for a clock spring failure. however, parts are currently not available. *ak the cruise was inoperative, the air bag light and brake light stayed on. recall#02v293000 and recall#96v215000. *sc *jb | |||
| 01/04/2004 | 70000 | 2 | 08/01/1997 |
| While driving at 65 mph, the consumer noticed that the air bag light came on. the consumer attempted to slow the vehicle, but discovered the brakes were not working properly. after depressing the brakes, it took the vehicle over 100 yards to stop. *ak the brake master cylinder was replaced, but the problem continued. *jb | |||
| 12/09/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1996 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 07/10/2001 | 6 | 07/01/2097 | |
| The power steering/power brakes have been locking/failing intermittently for the past year. took the car to the shop in july of 2001 and was told the steering wheel problem was due to humidity and loose belts and the weather would improve the performance. noticed that when the steering locked, i was driving the car between 5 and 10 miles per hour. also, when steering wheel locked, power brakes would fail. had to literally stand on brake pedal or turn off car ignition to stop car. threw car in park and turned the ignition immediately to regain steering and brakes. had no steering capability at all. this problem has happened about once every 2 months but seems to be getting more frequent with 3 failures in the past 2 months. took car into dealer on 6/24/02 and they worked on it for a couple of days before deciding the problem was some part of the steering column. they could replicate the problem with the steering but not with the brakes. they replaced some component of the power steering and released the car 6/26/02. picked up the car on 6/27/02. the next day, 6/28/02, both steering locked and brakes failed. will have car towed to shop today. both son and husband have also experienced this problem while driving. son nearly hit a tree when steering locked. said check oil light came on dash. said the only way he could stop the car was the turn the ignition off while in drive. we had noticed the problem more when making a turn. husband said the problem happened to him this past friday (6/28/02) and he wasn't turning at all. we do not see check engine light flashing on when this problem occurs. we are all scared to drive the car because we are afraid it will stall or the steering wheel and power brakes will fail to work at high speed.*ak | |||