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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V189000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1990 to 05/15/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 828559 | 03/27/2000 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/16/1999 | 07/19/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: minivans. the left hand windshield wiper pivot drive arm was not mechanically staked to the pivot shaft. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could allow the drive arm to disengage from the shaft leading to a loss of wiper function. the driver's visibility would be impaired, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the left hand side windshield wiper pivot assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began march 27, 2000. 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 1-800-992-1997.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 240594A | 12/01/1994 | 24-05-94 | 37982 | Low heater performance. *tw | 02/10/1995 |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | |||||
| #9851 | 09/21/1998 | 603856 | A 30 day windshield wiper pivot survey. *ak | 03/08/1999 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | ||||||
| EA92033 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/09/1992 | 04/29/1993 | REAR WINDOW SHATTERING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE97013 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/02/1997 | 09/30/1997 | WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE | ||
| Alleged windshield wipers fail while in use | ||||||
| EA97020 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 09/30/1997 | 07/27/1999 | FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER | 99V189000 | |
| Alleged failures of windshield wiper systems | ||||||
| PE92053 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/08/1992 | 10/09/1992 | WINDOW SHATTERING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| DP97001 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/12/1997 | 04/02/1997 | WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE | ||
| Cfas petitioned the agency to conduct a defect investigation on windshield wiper failure on 1989 and later chrysler models which should include, but not limited to spirit/acclaim: dynasty/new yorker/landau; lance/lebaron; shadow/sundance; caravan/voyager.however, based on odi's complaint records, only certain minivans will be investigated | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 06/14/2002 | |||
| While driving 70mph rear window fell out.*ak | |||
| 07/12/2001 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| While driving about 15 mph the left back window shattered, reason unknown ! . mcp | |||
| 01/06/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| In very cold weather the rear windshield shattered upon turn on the defroster. | |||
| 10/08/1997 | |||
| The vehicle was parked and the liftgate window shattered. the manufacturer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 08/29/1997 | |||
| Drove vehicle to work , put vehicle in reverse to park, heard a loud noise the entire glass in the rear had shattered completely. *ak | |||
| 06/03/1997 | |||
| Consumer was driving approx. 60mph when side rear window of driver's side exploded. splattering glass to the inside of vehicle. *ak | |||
| 05/10/1997 | |||
| While the vehicle was turning off the back window exploded from the inside, could cause injuries to an occupant in the rear seat. *ak | |||
| 10/22/1994 | |||
| During cool to moderate temperatures windows sponaneously shattered. second incident 1/21/96. tt | |||
| 11/26/1995 | |||
| Sliding door window broke without any type impact on the window. tt | |||
| 02/01/1994 | |||
| When vehicle are parked rear window on hatch will explode if their is a weather change hot/cold. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 05/15/1998 | |||
| 1468 ea 92 033/ rear window shattering. reporting on two occasions rear window had shattered for unknown reason; 1. noticed shattered glass inside of vehicle, and another time window just shatteredwhile driving. dealer notified, and consumer was informed that no recall was on that vehicle concerning window shattering.seeking help on this matter because this was the second time rear window was replaced. but, replacement was at consumer's expense, and dealer/manufacturer refused to help on both occasions. this is a manufacturer's defect. *ak | |||
| 05/11/1995 | 1 | ||
| Power mirror motor inoperative. *sd | |||
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 1 | 04/05/1997 | |
| Was using rear windshield wiper when it stopped working without warning. motor was continuing to run, but not the wiper. contacted dealership & was informed that wiper could possible be replaced due to recall on left pivot. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| Transmission would not shift into reverse. back wiper would constantly run motor out, fuse had to be removed. driver's seat belt plastic cover broke while trying to use it. brakes make noise when in use.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2000 | |||
| Rear windshield wipers stopped operating. dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 09/01/1992 | ||
| After rear wiper failed, i pulled the fuse because it sounded like the motor wanted to keep running in rear and was afraid it could cause motor to burn out and possible fire hazard. i learned, however, fuse also connected to airbag. | |||
| 11/11/1999 | |||
| Rear windshield wiper is stuck in the middle of the window. problem has not been reported to the dealership. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 11/03/1997 | 1 | ||
| The back windshield wiper is not working, stuck in middle . will begin to move slightly on occasion. this defect can result in an accident. *ak *slc | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 04/27/2000 | 1 | ||
| While driving about 30 mph back of windshield fell off vehicle with the frame and rubber. *ak | |||
| 08/03/1995 | 1 | ||
| Regulator on driver's side window failed. | |||
| 01/13/1995 | 3 | ||
| Left rear window exploded. *skd | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| Airbag light came on dashboard continuously and stayed on, and right windshield wiper blade came off it completly, broke off. *ak | |||
| 04/22/2000 | |||
| Windshield wipers are not operable. they work intermittently. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1991 | |
| Leakage of rear windshield wiper washer reservoir overflowed underneath carpeting. a severe mold formed and infested all upholstered interior components including seats, carpeting, side panels, and headliner. these items could not be cleaned. the resultant odor caused occupants to have respiratory distress sufficient to require prescription medications. *ak | |||
| 08/09/1999 | |||
| Windshield wipers would go up and over to side to side mirror,after being turned on. would stop vehicle to remove wipers. they would fail to operate. contacted dealership & then manufacturer, but wipers not on recall. will have them repaired. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wiper failed, unable to replace due to back order on parts (2 months wait). mjs | |||
| Rear windshield wipers froze in a storm . when they were needed they did not come on. *ak | |||
| 01/22/1998 | 1 | 01/01/1992 | |
| In both cases the wipers failed when i was simply driving in light snow/rain with no extraordinary stress on the wipers. | |||
| 02/02/1998 | |||
| While driving the windshield wipers cut off. owner has had vehicle repaired. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1997 | 2 | 06/20/1997 | |
| Windshield wiper arm breaks, and it can fly off the vehicle into path of another vehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1997 | 2 | 04/22/1998 | |
| Windshield wiper arm breaks and it can fly off the vehicle in path of another vehicle. owner claims was told by dealer that wipers were designed to break. | |||
| 06/01/1997 | 2 | ||
| Windshield wipers fail intermittently. | |||
| 11/03/1997 | 1 | ||
| The back windshield wiper is not working, stuck in middle . will begin to move slightly on occasion. this defect can result in an accident. *ak *slc | |||
| 04/01/1997 | 1 | ||
| While driving in new hampshire downpour, left wiper swept off windshield and stopped, driver had to pull off the road and put head outside window to continue trip. *ak *jb | |||
| 07/20/1997 | |||
| Pe97-013, while driving the defective windshield wipers are inoperative which can cause an accident. dealer says it needs a new windsheild motor and arm. *ak | |||
| 12/08/1993 | 1 | ||
| Wiper blades failed. | |||
| 11/24/1996 | 1 | ||
| The windshield wipers were on high and the driver's side wiper went over to left and wrapped around the mirror on that side. *ak *jb | |||
| 05/29/1995 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wiper arm disconnected from the frame during rainy weather. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | |||
| 1 | |||
| Windshield wiper pivot failed. nlm | |||
| Dealer stated that consumers vehicle was not included in recall campaign no 836 for the left hand wiper pivot drive arm. nlm | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 04/03/2000 | 0 | ||
| When turning on the rear windshield wipers they stop working in up position ,and never work again. *ak | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1992 | ||
| Right rear windsheild wiper motor froze causing wiper inoperable. yh | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 02/01/1993 | ||
| Defective left windshield wiper came out of the pivot, and caused the wiper to be inoperative, which resulted in visibility problems, and may cause a crash. there is recall 99v189, but this vehicle is not included in the recall due to vin although it deals with the same problem. *ak | |||
| The motor of the windshield wipers broken off, causing a malfunction in the wipers , allowing them to go in different directions. dealer has seen vehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/25/1997 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| Rear windshield wiper motor is inoperative, causing poor visibility in rainy weather conditions. *ak wiper arm was frozen on the wiper motor shaft and had to be cut off to remove it. *yh | |||
| 08/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear window wiper motor failed. | |||
| 02/01/1996 | |||
| Windsheild wiper blade motor failed on the rear lift gate. *ak | |||