1989 DODGE VAN

1 recalls, 6 complaints - 2 TSBs

91V164000 Sep 20, 1991
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BAR FOR REAR SOFA FAILED TO SUSTAIN LOADS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210.
Consequence
VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210.
Remedy
REPLACE NONCOMPLYING SOFA BAR WITH BAR THAT MEETS REQUIREMENTS.
4,842 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SHERROD VANS, INC.

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES1
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Oct 9, 1997
ACCELERATION FAILED.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Oct 9, 1997
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Oct 9, 1997
POWER STEERING HARD TO TURN.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Oct 9, 1997
POOR GAS MILEAGE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Oct 9, 1997
ENGINE OVERHEATED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) Oct 9, 1997
GEAR SHIFT WAS BROKEN.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1989 DODGE VAN

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION1
070397 May 9, 1997
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM
210797 Mar 21, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON TRANSMISSION COOLER REVERSE FLUSHING WITH COOLER BYPASS KIT INSTALLED. *NLM

NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE VAN

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP81006 Opened: Jan 16, 1981 , Closed: Aug 24, 1981
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1977
JUMPED FROM PARK TO REVERSE, ELECTRICAL
JUMPED FROM PARK TO REVERSE, ELECTRICAL FIRE

DODGE VAN - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the DODGE VAN across all model years (1989, 1991).

3 Total Recalls
256 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
23 Reported Crashes
6 Reported Fires
2 Reported Deaths

DODGE VAN - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2002 0 20 View
2001 0 19 View
2000 0 48 View
1999 0 20 View
1998 0 26 View
1997 0 41 View
1996 0 25 View
1995 0 16 View
1994 0 9 View
1993 0 4 View
1991 1 8 View
1990 1 0 View
1989 (current) 1 6
1979 0 1 View
1977 0 12 View
1976 0 1 View

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