Recall 02V293000: 1996–1998 Dodge Grand Caravan and 4 other models

Report received

Nov 7, 2002

Manufacturer

Daimlerchrysler corporation

Potentially affected

1,500,521vehicles

Model years

1996–1998

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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. Owner notification began november 18, 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 daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1996 Chrysler Town And Country938 complaints
• 1997 Chrysler Town And Country388 complaints
• 1998 Chrysler Town And Country296 complaints
• 1996 Dodge Caravan1,403 complaints
• 1997 Dodge Caravan714 complaints
• 1998 Dodge Caravan629 complaints
• 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan1,157 complaints
• 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan583 complaints
• 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan559 complaints
• 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager569 complaints
• 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager261 complaints
• 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager276 complaints
• 1996 Plymouth Voyager756 complaints
• 1997 Plymouth Voyager346 complaints
• 1998 Plymouth Voyager323 complaints