1996 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN RECALL - #98V185000
RECALL FOR CHILD SEAT
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS. THE SHOULDER HARNESS RESTRAINT ON THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT CAN BECOME DIFFICULT TO EXTRACT WHEN THE SAFETY BELT LATCH PLATE BECOMES CONTAMINATED.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1996 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN |
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| Manufacturer |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1995 - 7/31/1997 |
| Recalled on |
8/17/1998 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
11/30/1998 |
| # Affected |
157,000 |
| Recalled for |
CHILD SEAT |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS. THE SHOULDER HARNESS RESTRAINT ON THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT CAN BECOME DIFFICULT TO EXTRACT WHEN THE SAFETY BELT LATCH PLATE BECOMES CONTAMINATED. |
| Consequences |
THIS CAN CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN RELEASING A CHILD FROM THE RESTRAINT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE LATCH MECHANISM. AN EXTENDER WILL BE ADDED TO THE EMERGENCY RELEASE ANCHOR FOR THE CHILD SEAT SAFETY BELTS SO THAT THE RELEASE CLIPS ARE MORE VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO THE OPERATOR IN THE EVENT THAT THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM CAN NOT BE UNLOCKED. IN ADDITION, AN INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER'S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT CARD WILL BE PROVIDED. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN NOVEMBER 30, 1998.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). |
| See also |
1996 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Recall for SEATS
1996 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1996 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, FILLER PIPE AND CAP
1996 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, GASOLINE
1996 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Recall for SEAT BELTS, INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT
1996 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
1996 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
1996 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
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