1985 Dodge Caravan Recalls
Auto manufacturers have been issuing more and more recalls over the past
few years. The regularity of recall notices may be a sign that the 1985
Dodge Caravan is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 1985 Dodge Caravan and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 1985 Dodge Caravan
recall report, includes details of the problematic component, units affected,
solutions and more.
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| MSRP Range: | N/A |
| Fuel Economy: | N/ A mpg |
| Transmissions: | 3 Speed Automatic; 4 Speed Manual; 5 Speed Manual |
| Drivetrains: | Front Wheel Drive |
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1985 Caravan Recalls
MAR 27, 1995 | Recall ID#
74208
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITHOUT REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A... More Details
MAR 27, 1995 |
CARAVAN
| Recall ID#
74208
| Component: |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK |
| Recall Date: |
MAR 27, 1995 |
| Model Affected: |
CARAVAN |
| Potential Units Affected: |
411678 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITHOUT REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A...
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Consequence:
IF THE LIFTGATE LATCH OPENS, OCCUPANTS CAN BE EJECTED RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
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Remedy:
CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS DURING NOVEMBER 1995.
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Notes:
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
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MAY 01, 1985 | Recall ID#
53852
ROADWAY STONES MAY BECOME LODGED IN THE HEIGHT SENSING BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE PROPORTIONING VALVE TO FAIL. ... More Details
MAY 01, 1985 |
CARAVAN
| Recall ID#
53852
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 01, 1985 |
| Model Affected: |
CARAVAN |
| Potential Units Affected: |
264000 |
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Summary:
ROADWAY STONES MAY BECOME LODGED IN THE HEIGHT SENSING BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE PROPORTIONING VALVE TO FAIL. ...
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
CLEAR PROPORTIONING VALVE OF STONES AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT STONES FROM ENTERING.
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Notes:
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
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APR 14, 2008 | Recall ID#
36078
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED... More Details
APR 14, 2008 |
CARAVAN
| Recall ID#
36078
| Component: |
SUSPENSION |
| Recall Date: |
APR 14, 2008 |
| Model Affected: |
CARAVAN |
| Potential Units Affected: |
6903 |
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Summary:
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED...
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Consequence:
THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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Remedy:
FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
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Notes:
FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS
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NOV 26, 1984 | Recall ID#
11304
THE METAL FUEL SUPPLY TUBE MAY CRACK AT THE FUEL PUMP END DUE TO VIBRATION. THE CRACK MAY RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE. (THE FUEL SUPPLY TUBE CONNECTS THE... More Details
NOV 26, 1984 |
CARAVAN
| Recall ID#
11304
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Date: |
NOV 26, 1984 |
| Model Affected: |
CARAVAN |
| Potential Units Affected: |
82500 |
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Summary:
THE METAL FUEL SUPPLY TUBE MAY CRACK AT THE FUEL PUMP END DUE TO VIBRATION. THE CRACK MAY RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE. (THE FUEL SUPPLY TUBE CONNECTS THE...
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
A FUEL TUBE RETAINING CLIP ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSTALLED ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. THIS WILL RESTRICT TUBE VIBRATION AND PREVENT CRACKS.
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Notes:
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
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MAR 27, 1995 | Recall ID#
11277
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITH REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY... More Details
MAR 27, 1995 |
CARAVAN
| Recall ID#
11277
| Component: |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH |
| Recall Date: |
MAR 27, 1995 |
| Model Affected: |
CARAVAN |
| Potential Units Affected: |
1262000 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITH REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY...
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Consequence:
IF THE LIFTGATE LATCH OPENS, OCCUPANTS CAN BE EJECTED RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
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Remedy:
CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES DURING JULY 1996.
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CHRYSLER CORPORATION
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DEC 11, 1985 | Recall ID#
3093
VANS EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL SUNSCREEN REAR GLASS WHICH HAS LESS THAN 70 PERCENT LUMINOUS TRANSMITTANCE AND DOES NOT HAVE A PASSENGER... More Details
DEC 11, 1985 |
CARAVAN
| Recall ID#
3093
| Component: |
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 11, 1985 |
| Model Affected: |
CARAVAN |
| Potential Units Affected: |
10800 |
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Summary:
VANS EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL SUNSCREEN REAR GLASS WHICH HAS LESS THAN 70 PERCENT LUMINOUS TRANSMITTANCE AND DOES NOT HAVE A PASSENGER...
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
INSTALL PASSENGER SIDE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR.
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Notes:
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
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