Dodge Van 1991
Model Van made in 1991 by Dodge got 8 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train. There was one recall concerning seat belts .
Model 1991
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V164000 | SHERROD VANS, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 4842 | 06/04/1992 | OVSC | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/20/1991 | 09/26/1991 | 571 | 210 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Seat belt anchorage bar for rear sofa failed to sustain loads required by fmvss 210. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Vehicles would not comply with fmvss 210. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace noncomplying sofa bar with bar that meets requirements. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: seat belt anchorage; fmvss 210.vehicle description: vans.note: this recall is being conducted by sherrod vans, inc. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 070397 | 05/09/1997 | 07-05-93 | 6088786 | Concerns with engine coolant usage. *nlm | 01/07/2000 |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 210797 | 03/21/1997 | 6089000 | Information on transmission cooler reverse flushing with cooler bypass kit installed. *nlm | 01/11/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 04/24/2001 | 1 | ||
| Air conditioner did not work, repaired. smelled smoke and then saw air bag begin to expand, driver put her hand on the air bag in hopes that she could hold it down, the air bag exploded fracturing driver hand and causing her to lose control of the vehicle which left the road and hit a telephone pole. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 1 | |||
| The distributor cap failed. | |||
| 1 | |||
| The spark plug wires failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | |||
| The thermostat failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Engine stalling. | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 1 | 10/04/1991 | ||
| While driving, driver seat back rest broke causing driver to fall backwards almost causing a serious accident. *slc | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1991 | |
| Bridgestone dueler 684 tires p235/75r15 dot plaknnj494 experienced blowout, tread was still intact, blowout almost caused an accident. *slc | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 11/05/2000 | |||
| Pe00.046 consumer was pulling up into driveway and heard a noise. right front tire tread separated. there were no injuries. goodyear tire, wrangler #atp235/75r15. *ak | |||