DRIVING SPECIALTIES LTD IS RECALLING 2 MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 CONVERSION VANS EQUIPPED WITH VMI/RICON 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASES. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF A DEFECTIVE WELD AT THE JOINT BETWEEN THE PIVOTING PLATE AND THE PIVOTING PLATE PIN.
Safety risk
THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY BE INJURED IF THE SEAT BASE PIN WERE TO BREAK.
Manufacturer remedy
DRIVING SPECIALTIES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DRIVING SPECIALTIES AT 1-707-553-1515.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 DODGE CARAVAN, GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, TENNESSEE, UTAH, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, ALASKA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT CRASH SENSORS MAY CRACK UNDER CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND ALLOW WATER TO ENTER INTO THE SENSOR. THIS CAN CAUSE THE SENSOR TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND ILLUMINATE THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT. THESE SENSORS WERE ADDED TO ENHANCE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IN CERTAIN FRONTAL CRASHES.
Safety risk
IF THE FRONT CRASH SENSORS BECOME INOPERATIVE, THE DRIVER IS IMMEDIATELY ALERTED BY ILLUMINATION OF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE PROMPTLY SERVICED. UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS REPAIRED, THE AIRBAGS MAY NOT PROVIDE THE ENHANCED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AIRBAG SENSORS WITH A NEW DESIGN. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN WILL BEGIN DURING JUNE 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
ON CERTAIN VANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ARMATURE SHAFT MAY BREAK.
Safety risk
DURING CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, LOSS OF FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPING CAPABILITY COULD OCCUR, AND THE DRIVER'S VISION COULD BE OBSCURED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2006, TO DODGE DURANGO OWNERS. MINIVAN OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Steering
49
62,000 mi
Electrical system
37
84,000 mi
Air bags
36
64,155 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
29
105,000 mi
Exterior lighting
25
78,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages
21
58,500 mi
Structure: body: door
19
60,043 mi
Engine
17
95,600 mi
Air bags: frontal
15
51,000 mi
Structure: body
9
90,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling
8
49,250 mi
Power train: automatic transmission
7
31,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion
7
44,187 mi
Structure
7
50,000 mi
Unknown or other
7
53,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
6
27,803 mi
Visibility/wiper
6
75,000 mi
Power train
5
104,000 mi
Service brakes
5
50,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
5
102,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module
3
44,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine
3
35,000 mi
Suspension
3
84,732 mi
Tires
3
100,000 mi
Visibility
3
5,089 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
2
162,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
2
83,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal
2
105,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
2
68,500 mi
Seat belts
2
60,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
2
21,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack
2
37,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear
2
23,450 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
2
3,851 mi
Wheels
2
1,800 mi
Air bags: knee bolster
1
1,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
1
55,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly
1
4,300 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
1
122,000 mi
Equipment
1
—
Equipment adaptive/mobility
1
4,500 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
1
4,300 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
1
60,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch
1
38,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
1
20,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
1
3,200 mi
Parking brake
1
18,891 mi
Seat belts: front
1
11,000 mi
Seats
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
1
35,200 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads
1
21,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
1
22,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump
1
25,456 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
1
5,089 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate
1
400 mi
Suspension: front
1
5,089 mi
Suspension: rear
1
11,500 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
1
43,900 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls
1
85,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
1
111,102 mi
The 2005 model has about a quarter as many complaints as this one. The 2007 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
