1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager

1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager Recalls

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1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager Recalls

1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER Recall ID from NHTSA: 98V185000
Auto Recall Date:
AUG 06, 1998

Vehicle Component: CHILD SEAT
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 157000
Model Affected
1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER

1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS. THE SHOULDER HARNESS RESTRAINT ON THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT CAN BECOME DIFFICULT TO EXTRACT WHEN THE SAFETY BELT LATCH PLATE BECOMES CONTAMINATED.

Defect Consequence:
THIS CAN CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN RELEASING A CHILD FROM THE RESTRAINT.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE LATCH MECHANISM. AN EXTENDER WILL BE ADDED TO THE EMERGENCY RELEASE ANCHOR FOR THE CHILD SEAT SAFETY BELTS SO THAT THE RELEASE CLIPS ARE MORE VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO THE OPERATOR IN THE EVENT THAT THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM CAN NOT BE UNLOCKED. IN ADDITION, AN INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER'S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT CARD WILL BE PROVIDED.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
157000

Notes:
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER Recall ID from NHTSA: 95V225000
Auto Recall Date:
NOV 28, 1995

Vehicle Component: SEATS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 20000
Model Affected
1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER

1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager Defect Summary:
THE BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE REAR BENCH SEATS TO THE SEAT RISERS MAY BE EMBRITTLED AND FRACTURE.

Defect Consequence:
IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT, THE BOLT MAY FAIL AND CAN CAUSE THE SEAT TO BREAK AWAY FROM THE SEAT RISERS, WHICH INCREASES THE POTENTIALOF INJURY TO ITS OCCUPANTS.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BENCH SEAT TO RISER BOLTS.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
20000

Notes:
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER Recall ID from NHTSA: 95I004000
Auto Recall Date:
SEP 25, 1995

Vehicle Component: SEAT BELTS:INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 5224
Model Affected
1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER

1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager Defect Summary:


Defect Consequence:


Remedy:
CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH CHILD SEAT ASSEMBLIES WITH REVISED SEATS CONTAINING RETRACTOR IMPROVEMENTS. THE REVISED SEATS WILL ALSO INCREASE CHILD COMFORT BY INCORPORATING PROTECTIVE SEAT BELT WRAPS TO PREVENT BELT CHAFE.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
5224

Notes:
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER Recall ID from NHTSA: 95V236000
Auto Recall Date:
DEC 08, 1995

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 80000
Model Affected
1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER

1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager Defect Summary:
THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE CAN ALLOW FUEL TO PASS INTO THE VAPOR CANISTER RESULTING IN THE POTENTIAL FOR FUEL LEAKAGE.

Defect Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE INCREASES THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE WITH A FILLER TUBE THAT HAS AN ADDITIONAL ROLLOVER VALVE. THE ASSOCIATED ROLLOVER VALVE VAPOR HOSES WILL BE REROUTED.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
80000

Notes:
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER Recall ID from NHTSA: 96V002000
Auto Recall Date:
JAN 16, 1996

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 265000
Model Affected
1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER

1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager Defect Summary:
A STATIC ELECTRIC CHARGE CAN BUILD UP ON THE UNGROUNDED METAL SECTION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE.

Defect Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A SPARK TO OCCUR WHEN FUELING THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY IGNITE THE FUEL VAPORS.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GROUND STRAP FOR THE FUEL FILLER TUBE.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
265000

Notes:
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER Recall ID from NHTSA: 97I001000
Auto Recall Date:
OCT 24, 1996

Vehicle Component: SEAT BELTS:INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 150000
Model Affected
1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER

1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRAL CHILD SEATS. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. ON THE INTEGRAL CHILD SEAT, THE SHOULDER BELTS RESTRAINING THE CHILD RETRACT AND LOCK IN PLACE AFTER THE BELT BUCKLE IS CONNECTED TO THE LATCH PLATE. THE LATCH PLATE MOVEMENT LOCKS THE BELTS TO MAKE SURE THE CHILD IS RESTRAINED IN THE CASE OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Defect Consequence:
THE LATCH PLATE LOCATED IN THE SEAT CUSHION AREA MUST BE FREE TO MOVE BACK AGAINST ITS STOP AFTER THE BUCKLE IS REMOVED TO ALLOW THE SHOULDER BELTS TO BE PULLED OUT. ALWAYS BE SURE THE AREA AROUND THE LATCH PLATE IS FREE OF FOOD OR OTHER ITEMS THAT MIGHT PREVENT THE LATCH PLATE FROM MOVING BACK.

Remedy:
OWNERS ARE BEING PROVIDED WITH A VIDEO TAPE AND 2 HARNESS CLIPS. THE VIDEO TAPE INSTRUCTS OWNERS ON THE PROPER USE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CHILD SEATS.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
150000

Notes:
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER Recall ID from NHTSA: 99V216000
Auto Recall Date:
AUG 09, 1999

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 635469
Model Affected
1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER

1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK AT THE INTERFACE OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ATTACHMENT.

Defect Consequence:
IF A FUEL LEAK OCCURS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ATTACHING NUT WITH A NUT THAT INCLUDES TIGHTER DESIGN TOLERANCES. THE SEALING O-RING WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
635469

Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION 845
1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER Recall ID from NHTSA: 02V293000
Auto Recall Date:
NOV 07, 2002

Vehicle Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 1500521
Model Affected
1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER

1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN WOUND INCORRECTLY DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS.

Defect 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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1500521

Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION B24
1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER Recall ID from NHTSA: 96V006000
Auto Recall Date:
JAN 11, 1996

Vehicle Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 40000
Model Affected
1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER

1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager Defect Summary:
IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY AND ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL IS NOT ADEQUATELY RETAINED.

Defect Consequence:
INADEQUATE SEALING AND RETENTION OF THE PLUG CAN RESULT IN OIL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN EXPANSION PLUG AND RETAINING BRACKET OVER THE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
40000

Notes:
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER Recall ID from NHTSA: 96V136000
Auto Recall Date:
JUL 18, 1996

Vehicle Component: SEAT BELTS:INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 200
Model Affected
1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER

1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager Defect Summary:
THE BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT MODULES TO THE SEAT FRAME CAN BREAK.

Defect Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE OCCUPANT.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT MODULE BOLTS.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
200

Notes:
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER Recall ID from NHTSA: 00V268000
Auto Recall Date:
SEP 13, 2000

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 1163000
Model Affected
1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER

1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager Defect Summary:
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.

Defect 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 PHASED OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RINGS, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. 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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
1163000

Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION 895
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