Recall 99V213000: 1991, 1993–1994 Chrysler Town And Country and 4 other models

Report received

Sep 2, 1999

Manufacturer

Daimlerchrysler corporation

Potentially affected

1,318,189vehicles

Model years

1991, 1993–1994

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

Vehicle description: mini vans. The bolts used to attach the strut to the body and the rear liftgate can accumulate fatigue damage if three factors combine. If the bolt is loose, the gas strut is over-pressurized, and the frequency of opening and closing cycles is higher than for the average customer, the bolt can fail.

Possible consequence

Personal injury could occur if the bolts break allowing the liftgate to fall suddenly.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect for loose fasteners, if the fasteners are loose, the strut (and integral bolts) will be replaced. If the bolt shows evidence of torque, the bolt will be removed, larger washers will replace the existing washer and the bolt will be reinstalled and hand tightened to the target torqued.

Affected model years

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

• 1991 Chrysler Town And Country25 complaints
• 1993 Chrysler Town And Country214 complaints
• 1994 Chrysler Town And Country154 complaints
• 1991 Dodge Caravan617 complaints
• 1993 Dodge Caravan949 complaints
• 1994 Dodge Caravan644 complaints
• 1991 Dodge Grand Caravan129 complaints
• 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan289 complaints
• 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan199 complaints
• 1991 Plymouth Grand Voyager164 complaints
• 1993 Plymouth Grand Voyager254 complaints
• 1994 Plymouth Grand Voyager198 complaints
• 1991 Plymouth Voyager520 complaints
• 1993 Plymouth Voyager615 complaints
• 1994 Plymouth Voyager529 complaints