1990 Dodge Caravan Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1990 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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• 90V145000Aug 10, 1990100 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Differential proportional valve
  Covers: Dodge Caravan 1990, Plymouth Voyager 1990

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: This could result in inconsistent front to rear brakebalance with potential for rear brake skid under heavy braking conditions.

  Remedy: Replace proportioning valve to bracket screws with proper length screws.

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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.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE95014Rear seat anchoragesClosed · Feb 23, 1995
• 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

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