2000 Dodge Caravan Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2000 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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• 03V505000Dec 10, 200335,692 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: Dodge Caravan 2000, Dakota 2001–2002, Grand Caravan 2000

  Reported issue: On certain minivans and 4x2 pickup trucks, the vehicle certification label may have gross axle weight ratings (gawr) that exceed the maximum tire load capacity as defined in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."

  Possible consequence: Improperly loading your vehicle can cause tire failure and result in a crash.

  Remedy: Owners will be provided with vehicle certification label overlays containing corrected information relative to vehicle gawr and tire size. Owner notification began march 1, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.

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• 03V094000Mar 7, 20033,674 vehicles potentially affected
  Body and structure
  Covers: Dodge Caravan 2000–2003, Ford Explorer 2000–2003, Dodge Grand Caravan 2000–2003 +9 more

  Reported issue: Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.

  Possible consequence: This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began march 7, 2003. 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 southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.

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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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