1996 Chrysler Town And Country Recalls
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 1996 Chrysler Town And Country. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Air bags › FrontalCovers: Chrysler Town And Country 1996–1998, Dodge Caravan 1996–1998, Plymouth Voyager 1996–1998 +2 more
Reported issue: On certain mini vans, the clockspring assembly may have been wound incorrectly during the vehicle assembly process.
Possible consequence: This condition will manifest itself through illumination of the air bag warning lamp, and could eventually result in a driver's air bag open circuit, if the part is not replaced in a reasonable amount of time.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly on all vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. An extended lifetime warranty will also be placed on this component for all affected vehicles, regardless of mileage. Daimlerchrysler will also reimburse owners who have paid to have the clockspring replaced on their vehicles…
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection systemCovers: Chrysler Town And Country 1996–2000, Dodge Caravan 1996–2000, Plymouth Voyager 1996–2000 +2 more
Reported issue: Vehicle description: mini vans built with 3.3l and 3.8l engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire.
Possible consequence: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install a seal on the vehicle fuel rails to prevent external leakage of fuel from the fuel rail crossover tube, should the existing o-rings continue to degrade. Owner notification began on january 25, 2002. Due to the large quantity of vehicles involved in this campaign, the owner notification will be…
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pumpCovers: Chrysler Town And Country 1996, Dodge Caravan 1996, Plymouth Voyager 1996 +2 more
Reported issue: Vehicle description: minivans. Fuel can leak from the fuel tank at the interface of the fuel pump module attachment.
Possible consequence: If a fuel leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module attaching nut with a nut that includes tighter design tolerances. The sealing o-ring will also be replaced.
- Child seatCovers: Chrysler Town And Country 1996–1997, Dodge Caravan 1996–1997, Plymouth Voyager 1996–1997 +2 more
Reported issue: 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.
Possible consequence: This can cause difficulty in releasing a child from the restraint.
Remedy: 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…
- Seat belts › Integrated child seatCovers: Chrysler Town And Country 1996, Dodge Caravan 1996, Plymouth Voyager 1996 +2 more
Reported issue: The bolts which secure the integrated child seat modules to the seat frame can break.
Possible consequence: In the event of a vehicle accident, the child seat may not provide adequate protection to the occupant.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated child seat module bolts.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and capCovers: Chrysler Town And Country 1996, Dodge Caravan 1996, Plymouth Voyager 1996 +2 more
Reported issue: A static electric charge can build up on the ungrounded metal section of the fuel filler tube.
Possible consequence: This condition could cause a spark to occur when fueling the vehicle and possibly ignite the fuel vapors.
Remedy: Dealers will install a ground strap for the fuel filler tube.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Chrysler Town And Country 1996, Dodge Caravan 1996, Plymouth Voyager 1996 +2 more
Reported issue: The fuel tank rollover valve can allow fuel to pass into the vapor canister resulting in the potential for fuel leakage.
Possible consequence: Fuel leakage increases the potential for a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank filler tube with a filler tube that has an additional rollover valve. The associated rollover valve vapor hoses will be rerouted.
NHTSA investigations
- EA01007Air bag clockspringClosed · Feb 21, 2001
- PE00032Air bag clockspringClosed · Aug 8, 2000
- RQ00008Dc minivan fuel injector rail leakClosed · Mar 9, 2000
- EA99013Post collision fuel systemClosed · Jun 11, 1999
- PE99010Post-collision fuel system integrityClosed · Feb 3, 1999
- EA97002Fuel tank leaksClosed · Jan 31, 1997
- EA97003Integrated child seat belt lockupClosed · Jan 31, 1997
- DP96014Defective air bag crash sensorOpen · Nov 14, 1996
- EA96025Sliding door latch failureClosed · Oct 15, 1996
- SQ96016Integrated child seat belt lockupClosed · Sep 18, 1996
- PE96051Fuel leaks from the gas tankClosed · Aug 19, 1996
- PE96038Sliding door latch failureClosed · May 16, 1996
- PE96008Safety blt latch operationClosed · Jan 25, 1996
- PE95053Fuel leakeage from rollover valveClosed · Oct 25, 1995
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chrysler Town And Country
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.