1998 Dodge Caravan Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1998 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.

• 04V480000Oct 6, 2004955,344 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags
  Covers: Dodge Caravan 1998–2000, Plymouth Voyager 1998–2000, Dodge Grand Caravan 1998–2000 +2 more

  Reported issue: On certain minivans, the driver's air bag may become disabled due to a failure of the clockspring, which is located in the hub of the steering wheel.

  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 covered vehicles with 70,000 miles or less. For those vehicles with more than 70,000 miles, daimlerchrysler will offer an extended lifetime warranty under which it will replace the clockspring at no charge if it fails. Daimlerchrysler will also reimburse owners who…

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• 02V293000Nov 7, 20021,500,521 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal
  Covers: Dodge Caravan 1996–1998, Chrysler Town And Country 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…

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• 02V076000Mar 8, 2002545,311 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Rear/other
  Covers: Dodge Caravan 1997–1999, Plymouth Voyager 1997–1999, Chrysler Town And Country 1997–1999

  Reported issue: On certain minivans, some trim material can loosen and drop into the rear outboard seat belt assembly, causing the seat belt to become inoperative.

  Possible consequence: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the trim with foam blockers and inspect and replace all 3rd row seat belt assemblies. Owner notification began june 3, 2002. 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…

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• 00V268000Sep 13, 20001,163,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
  Covers: Dodge Caravan 1996–2000, Chrysler Town And Country 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…

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• 97V231000Dec 15, 1997900 vehicles potentially affected
  Child seat
  Covers: Dodge Caravan 1998, Plymouth Voyager 1998, Dodge Grand Caravan 1998 +2 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger minivans equipped with integrated child seats. The shoulder harness restraint webbing was incorrectly routed around the metal reinforcement bar on these seats.

  Possible consequence: The child seat occupant may not be properly restrained in the event of a collision.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the routing of the shoulder belt webbing and any found incorrect will be properly routed.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE02004Rear seat belt malfunctionClosed · Jan 16, 2002

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