1990 DODGE CARAVAN Recalls (6)
- Campaign:
- 89V237000 on 01/03/1990
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1988 - 08/31/1989
- Affected:
- 634,000
- Defect:
- The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
- Consequence:
- The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.
- Correction:
- Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.
- Notes:
- System: engine valve cover gasket.vehicle description: passenger cars, light trucks, and minivans.
- Campaign:
- 90V145000 on 08/22/1990
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:differential proportional valve
- Manufactured:
- 02/28/1990 - 02/28/1990
- Affected:
- 100
- Defect:
- Incorrect screws may have been used in installing the load sensing brake proportioning valve to its bracket causing the clamping load to be less than intended.
- Consequence:
- This could result in inconsistent front to rear brakebalance with potential for rear brake skid under heavy braking conditions.
- Correction:
- Replace proportioning valve to bracket screws with proper length screws.
- Notes:
- System: brakes; proportioning valve screw.vehicle description: truck van.
- Campaign:
- 91V053000 on 04/15/1991
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1988 - 12/31/1989
- Affected:
- 640,000
- Defect:
- Inboard front seat belt buckle assembly straps can suffer fatigue failure of the strap near its anchor position.
- Consequence:
- Fatigue failure of safety belts in a sudden stop oraccident condition results in increased likelihood of injury to seat occupant.
- Correction:
- Replace fatigued straps or retrofit straps with a reinforcement plate and removal of an antirotation tab to prevent fatigue failure.
- Notes:
- System: safety belt buckle assembly.vehicle description: passenger vans and cars.
- Campaign:
- 95I001003 on 05/08/1996
- Component:
- Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1989 - 06/30/1990
- Affected:
- 72,845
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: light duty passenger minivans without remote release. this is not a safety recall. there has been no determination that a safety defect exists with the minivan latches. chrysler is conducting a service campaign to replace the liftgate latch assembly of the affected minivans. in a collision, the rear liftgate latch assembly could open.
- Consequence:
- If the liftgate latch opens, occupants can be ejected resulting in significantly increased risk of injury or death.
- Correction:
- Chrysler dealers will replace the liftgate latch with a stronger latch assembly without charge. chrysler began notifying owners during october 1995.
- Notes:
- This is not a safety recall. there has been no determination that a safety defect exists with the minivan latches.however, chrysler has decided to provide a stronger latch without charge.owners can contact chrysler at 1-800-minivan (1-800-646-4826).
- Campaign:
- 95I001007 on 05/12/1996
- Component:
- Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1989 - 06/30/1990
- Affected:
- 360,000
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: light duty passenger minivans with remote release. this is not a safety recall. there has been no determination that a safety defect exists with the minivan latches. chrysler is conducting a service campaign to replace the liftgate latch assembly of the affected minivans. in a collision, the rear liftgate latch assembly could open.
- Consequence:
- If the liftgate latch opens, occupants can be ejected resulting in significantly increased risk of injury or death.
- Correction:
- Chrysler dealers will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. chrysler began notifying owners of these vehicles in june 1996.
- Notes:
- This is not a safety recall.there has been no determination that a safety defect exists with the minivan latches.however, chrysler has decided to provide a stronger latch without charge.owners can contact chrysler at 1-800-minivan (1-800-646-4826).
- Campaign:
- 08E033000 on 04/16/2008
- Component:
- Suspension
- Affected:
- 6,903
- Defect:
- Federal mogul is recalling 6,903 aftermarket ball joint assemblies shipped between november 9, 2007 and march 26, 2008, which may have been packaged with incorrect nuts. the part numbers packaged with incorrect nuts are: k7147, k7329, k8683, and 104353. these parts were made for use on the various vehicles listed above.
- Consequence:
- The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevailing torque (self-locking) feature. if the incorrect nut was to become loose, the joining members may loosen leading to a separation of the ball joint. this may result in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Federal mogul will notify owners and replace the parts free of charge. the recall began on may 22, 2008. owners can contact federal mogul at 877-489-6659.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket ball joint assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
1990 DODGE CARAVAN TSBs (28)
- Bulletin:
- 182694
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- improved transmission shift quality. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 180195
- Component:
- 116200 electrical system:ignition:module
- Summary:
- rough idle/start up die out following cold engine start up. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 212794
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- manual transaxle locked in neutral or locked in reverse. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 180795
- Component:
- 105000 power train:driveline
- Summary:
- harsh transaxle shifts. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 230693
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- revised sliding door center and lower track over-travel stops. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 180795A
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- harsh transaxle shifts. *t2w
- Bulletin:
- CH081695
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- cruise control overshoot/undershoot during initial set speed selection. *tw
- Bulletin:
- CH210695
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Unknown
- Bulletin:
- 081695REVA
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- bulletin supersedes technical service bulletin 08-16-95, dated apr. 14, 1995. if the vehicle operator **repeatedly** presses and releases the set button with their foot off of the accelerator (a 'lift foot set' to begin speed control oper
- Bulletin:
- 230397
- Component:
- 161000 structure:frame and members
- Summary:
- Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from plastic body components that are molded in black. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 180597
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Vehicles with 3.0l engines - intake valve deposits - driveway die out, rough idle, lack of power, sags or hesitation. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 180997
- Component:
- 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
- Summary:
- Vehicle shudder during torque converter emcc (lock up) operation/diagnostic trouble code 38. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 070397
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 210798
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Subject on delayed transaxle engagement. *ak
- Bulletin:
- 210499
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (trs) *tt
- Bulletin:
- 210599
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 210699
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Conditions with intermittent loss of speed control. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 210599A
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 233599
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 081698
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment. *ak
- Bulletin:
- 070397
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Concerns with engine coolant usage. *nlm
- Bulletin:
- 210597
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Concerns with 41te/42le transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift. *nlm
- Bulletin:
- 210997
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- Information on 41te/42le service information. *nlm
- Bulletin:
- 080600
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 230800
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 233599REVA
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs
- Bulletin:
- 2300800B
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0800600REV
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb
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