Dodge Maxivan
Model Maxivan made by Dodge got 3 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic, structure and tires. The car had one investigation (steering). There was one recall concerning parking brake .
Model 1994
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL - LINKAGE AND CABLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V163000 | HOME & PARK MOTORHOMES | from 02/01/1994 to 08/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 271 | 09/15/1994 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/16/1994 | 09/19/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The parking brake cable is routed to the right rear wheel causing it to cross and contact the steel brake line. this can cause the abrasion and rupture of the steel brake line resulting in a loss of brake fluid. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loss of brake fluid due to the rupture of the steel brake line causes loss of rear braking capability which can result in extended stopping distances and can cause an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will reroute the parking brake cable away from the steel brake line. the steel brake line will be replaced if abrasion or wear is evident. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: parking brake; mechanical; linkages and cables.vehicle description: class b motorhomes built on dodge b350 maxivan chassis.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact home and park at 1-800-663-0066. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - COLUMN | ||||||
| DP03002 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/07/2003 | 07/22/2003 | STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION | ||
| Mr. larry a. sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 05/25/2003 | 1 | ||
| The brake rotors wore and caused heavy vibration and extended stopping distance. *nlm | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 1995, maxivan; when driving on freeway at 65 mph driver's side door popped open due to metal which fatigued/broke around door which held latch. consumer has contacted dealer and the manufacturer. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 1 | 12/11/1998 | |
| While driving 60mph & off freeway consumer felt a slight vibration. vehicle was hard to control. stopped & checked vehicle & tires. noticed right rear michelin xw4 xl tire(p23575r15) had lost its tread. tread had wrapped around & hit vehicle. still has the tire.*ak dot#b3dd881x083. there was some damage to the vehicle due to the tread separation. *slc | |||