1989 Dodge Caravan Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1989 Dodge Caravan. 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.

• 91V053000Apr 10, 1991640,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
  Covers: Dodge Caravan 1989–1990, Plymouth Voyager 1989–1990, Chrysler Town And Country 1990

  Reported issue: Inboard front seat belt buckle assembly straps can suffer fatigue failure of the strap near its anchor position.

  Possible consequence: Fatigue failure of safety belts in a sudden stop oraccident condition results in increased likelihood of injury to seat occupant.

  Remedy: Replace fatigued straps or retrofit straps with a reinforcement plate and removal of an antirotation tab to prevent fatigue failure.

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• 89V237000Dec 27, 1989634,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine
  Covers: Dodge Caravan 1989–1990, Plymouth Voyager 1989–1990, Dodge Shadow 1989–1990 +12 more

  Reported issue: The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.

  Possible consequence: The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.

  Remedy: Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.

  Full campaign details →

NHTSA investigations

• DP98003Automatic transmission failureClosed · Mar 11, 1998
• EA94005Liftgate latchesClosed · Jan 31, 1994
• PE92027R/htchbck hydr.cylin.failsClosed · Mar 10, 1992
• PE91062Rear wiper switch/firesClosed · Mar 19, 1991
• PE91026Seat belt buckle failureClosed · Jan 4, 1991
• PE90079Rear seat structure failsClosed · May 7, 1990
• EA90011Underdash firesClosed · Feb 23, 1990
• PE89170Underdash firesClosed · Sep 26, 1989

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