VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT AND WISCONSIN. THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS PULL THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE RETAINER. IF BOTH BOLTS PULL THROUGH, THE REAR CRADLE WOULD NOT LONGER BE SUPPORTED AT THESE MOUNTING LOCATIONS AND THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR.
Safety risk
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.
THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR WILL NOT REMAIN CLOSED DURING CERTAIN LOAD FORCES ASSOCIATED WITH A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 201.
Safety risk
IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOORMAY OPEN AND RESULT IN OCCUPANT(S) INJURIES FROM CONTACT WITH THE GLOVECOMPARTMENT DOOR.
Manufacturer remedy
REPLACE THE CURRENT UPPER GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR WITH A REDESIGNED UPPER GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR WHICH INCORPORATES A POSITIVE LATCH TO KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED SHOULD A VEHICLE CRASH OCCUR.
A RIGHT HAND SEAT/SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE SECOND ROW LEFT HAND SEAT POSITION (DIRECTLY BEHIND DRIVER).
Safety risk
THE INCORRECT RETRACTOR MAY CAUSE THE BELTS TO LOCK UPIF THE VAN IS PARKED ON A STEEP GRADE. AS A RESULT OF THIS, THE OCCUPANT COULDNOT EXTEND THE BELT FOR USE.
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
2
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Steering
2
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Steering: column
2
130,464 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
2
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Unknown or other
2
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Visibility: windshield
2
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Electrical system
1
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Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
1
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Electrical system: ignition: switch
1
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Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
1
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Engine and engine cooling: engine
1
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Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
1
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Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
1
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Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack
1
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Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
1
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Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
1
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Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
1
—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
1
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Seat belts: front: webbing
1
—
Seats
1
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Seats: front assembly: recliner
1
—
Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1
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Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
1
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Steering: rack and pinion
1
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Structure
1
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Structure: body
1
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Structure: frame and members
1
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Suspension: front: macpherson strut
1
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Suspension: rear: shock absorber
1
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Tires
1
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Vehicle speed control
1
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Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
1
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Visibility: glass, side/rear
1
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The 1991 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Open investigations
An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.
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.
