Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| RQ00008 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/09/2000 | 03/18/2002 | DC MINIVAN FUEL INJECTOR RAIL LEAK | 00V268000 | |
| Leakage of the fuel injector rails allegedly from nitrile rubber o-rings, resulting in engine compartment fires | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 11/21/2006 | 116000 | 1 | 09/05/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph under normal road conditions, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 95 mph. after being taken to the service dealer, it was determined that the cruise control cable bent, and caused the sudden acceleration. the consumer tried using the brakes with no success, the consumer finally turned the ignition off and was able to coast to the emergency lane. the consumer used the emergency brake to stop the vehicle and shifting the transmissions in to low. updated 12/28/06. *jb | |||
| 10/15/2001 | 1 | 07/12/2000 | |
| As the consumer turned the key in the ignition, not even having time to place the gear into drive, the vehicle took off with a power surge in reverse.*yh consumer was parked in driveway in the park position, while turning the ignition, still in park, the car took off in reverse down the driveway across the alley and landed in the neighbors pool. *jg | |||
| 10/15/2001 | 1 | 07/12/2000 | |
| As the consumer turned the key in the ignition, not even having time to place the gear into drive, the vehicle took off with a power surge in reverse.*yhconsumer was parked in the driveway in the park position, while turning the ignition, still in park, the vehicle took off in reverse down the driveway, across the alley, and landed in the neighbors pool. *jg | |||
| Upon starting ignition vehicle accellarated into reverse, causing an accident. please provide vehicle identification number and also any further information.*ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 05/23/2001 | 1 | 06/01/2000 | |
| The gas pedal broke off from the accelerator cable while we going 65 mph and my son had to drive to safty by reaching down to the floorboard and pulling the cable while trying to steer the van, as we were in a construction zone and there was no where to pull over. this seems like a very unsafe problem. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 05/15/2006 | 72000 | 1 | |
| Air bags and cruise control failed on 2000 dodge grand caravan. *jb | |||
| 09/08/2004 | 124577 | 1 | |
| While driving with the cruise control set on 72 mph vehicle accelerated up to 94 mph. consumer disengaged the cruise control. however, vehicle continued to accelerate. as a result, consumer turned the vehicle off, and took the key out of the ignition. the vehicle finally stopped. no impact reported. *ak | |||
| 03/10/2004 | 90000 | 3 | 10/13/2000 |
| I have a 2000 dodge grand caravan. i am quite certain my clockspring has broken and my airbag light stays lit all the time, and my horn and cruise control does not work.*ak i believe chrysler has not issued a recall for the 2000 model, but only for the 1996-1998 models. yet searching the web reveals many, many problems with the 2000 models as well. this is a safey issue causes by chrysler's equippment and should be a provided free repair. chrysler does not offer to repair it for free. i am currently out of my printing career and am having difficulty finding work again, so the $250 plus to have this repaired is a heavy load at this time. chrysler should take care of this for all the 1999 and 2000 models as well. i know the nhtsa is investigating this, but with hundreds of complains already filed, how much more information does it need to act? i dont know the process, but what should i do now? this is a saftey issue, and this is our familiy vehicle. plus, the annual inspection is coming up in less than 4 months, and it will not pass without the horn and cruise and airbag broken. thank you for any information and advice you can give me. thanks again! john calogrides | |||