Automotive Recalls and Technical Service Bulletins for 1992 Dodge Truck Caravan AWD V6-201 3.3L. Provided by ALLDATA

Bulletins for 1992 Dodge Truck Caravan AWD V6-201 3.3L Safety Recalls TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title 1.

836

MAR 00

Recall - Windshield Wiper Pivot Failure

742

DEC 97

Recall - Seat Belt Buckle and Anchor Clips

730

AUG 97

Recall - Liftgate Support Washers

708

DEC 96

Recall - Steering wheel Anti-Separation Plate

685

AUG 96

Recall - ABS Piston & Pump/Motor Assy.

640

SEP 95

Campaign - Liftgate Latch

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.

95I001002

MAR 95

Recall 95I001002: Liftgate Latch Defect

95I001006

MAR 95

Recall 95I001006: Liftgate Latch Defect

14. 15. 16. 17.

553

MAR 93

Recall - Fuel Tank Flange

538

FEB 92

Recall - Steering Column Coupling Bolt

18. 19. 20. 21.

326T

NOV 91

Recall - Brake Pedal Pad to Arm Attachment Strength

22. Service Bulletins TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title 1.

21-004-04

MAR 04

A/T - ATF Usage List

18-020-02

JUN 02

Engine Controls - Flash Reprogramming Failure

08-025-01

NOV 01

Air Bag - On/Off Switches

2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

7.

08-010-01

MAY 01

Airbag/Clock Spring - Service

8. 9.

08-006-00A

DEC 00

Wiring - Revised Splicing Procedure

23-008-00B

NOV 00

Child Seat - Tether Anchor Part Numbers & Labor Time

23-35-99A

OCT 99

Child Seat Tether Anchor - Labor/Parts Identification

21-05-99A

SEP 99

A/T Pan Gasket - Reusable Design/Installation

10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.

08-23-99

JUL 99

Radio Communication Equipment - Recommendations

22-03-99

APR 99

Tires/Wheels - Smooth Road Vibration/Shake/Wobble.

21-06-99

APR 99

Speed Sensor - Intermittent Loss of Cruise Control

21-04-99

FEB 99

Transmission Range Sensor - Production Change

18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.

08-17-98C

DEC 98

Air Bag System - ON-OFF Switch Availibility

26. 27.

08-36-98

JUL 98

Auto Computers - Y2K Effects

21-07-98

APR 98

A/T - 41TE/AE 42LE Delayed Gear Engagement

21-09-97

MAY 97

A/T - (41TE/42LE) Service Information

07-03-97

MAY 97

Engine - Coolant Recommendations

21-05-97

MAR 97

A/T - 41TE/42LE Shudder During EMCC Shift

18-09-97

FEB 97

Converter Clutch - Vehicle Shudder on Lock Up

23-03-97

FEB 97

Black Plastic Body Components - Chalky Residue

211096

JUL 96

A/T - Ratcheting Sound When Coming To Stop

210996

JUN 96

A/T - Clutch Volume Index QuIck Learn

210696

APR 96

A/T - Slips In Reverse At Low Temperature

28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46.

47.

ATRATB367

JAN 96

A/T - 41TE (A604) Neutral Safety Switch/No Start

ATRATB320

JAN 96

A/T - 41TE (A604) Solenoid Body Electrical Check

ATRATB326

JAN 96

A/T - 41TE/42LE Bind-Up In Reverse

ATRATB347

JAN 96

A/T - 41TE/42LE DTC 41, 42, 43, or 44/Solenoid Circuit

48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55.

081695A

OCT 95

Speed Control - Adaptive Strategy

210695A

JUN 95

A/T - Shudder/Bumps/Slippage

56. 57. 58. 59.

182495

JUN 95

A/T - Poor Shift Quality

60. 61.

240695A

MAY 95

Air Conditioning Ducts - Emits Musty Odor

62. 63.

240895

MAY 95

Instrument Panel Vents - Emit White Flakes

082295

MAY 95

Radio Transmitters - Installation

110295

MAR 95

Exhaust - Hissing or Puffing Noises

64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69.

240195A

MAR 95

A/C - R-12 to R-134a Conversion Procedure

70. 71.

220295

FEB 95

Spare Tire Winch - Operation Precautions

212794

FEB 95

Manual Transaxle - Locked in Neutral or Reverse

240395

JAN 95

A/C System - Poor Cooling Performance

72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77.

ATRATB217A

JAN 95

A/T - Electrical Harness Repair Parts

78. 79.

ATRATB315

JAN 95

A/T - Improper 4-3 and 3-4 Shifts

ATRATB306

JAN 95

A/T - Neutral-Safety And PRNODL Switch Check

ATRATB311

JAN 95

A/T - Overdrive Reverse Piston Interchanges

ATRATB318

JAN 95

A/T - Underdrive Clutch Piston Outer Lip Seal Change

80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86.

87.

070394A

DEC 94

Serpentine Belt - Comes Off Pulleys, Driving in Snow

240594A

DEC 94

Low Heater Performance - Diagnosis/Repair

070294A

DEC 94

Serpentine Drive Belt - Comes Off Pulleys

88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93.

241794

NOV 94

A/C - Evaporator Freezes Up/Lack Of Cooling

052494

NOV 94

ABS - Component Service Procedure

220794

OCT 94

Crossmember/Alignment/Wheels/Tires - Vehicle Drifts Left

091794

OCT 94

Engine - Oil Leak Diagnosis

22-06-94

OCT 94

Tires/Wheels - Radial Runout Specification Revision

236694

SEP 94

Front Door - Sagging

091494

AUG 94

Engine Mount - Squeak/Clunk Noise

235994

AUG 94

Left B Post Exhauster - Loose

180894

JUL 94

PCM - Rough Engine Idle After Cold Start

235394

JUL 94

Lift Gate Trim Panel - Cracked

241194

JUL 94

A/C, Heater - Temperature Lever Difficult to Move

210994

JUN 94

M/T - Shifter Squeak When Shifting

141094

MAY 94

Fuel Pump - Noise/Engine Power Loss

082194

APR 94

Door Ajar Lamp - Flickers/Locks Cycle Repeatedly

090394

APR 94

Engine - Piston Knock at Idle

232394

MAR 94

Front Seat Adjuster Latch - Does Not Latch Smoothly

081194

FEB 94

Electrical Connectors - Cleaning Precautions

94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. 101. 102. 103. 104. 105. 106. 107. 108. 109. 110. 111. 112. 113. 114. 115. 116. 117. 118. 119. 120. 121. 122. 123. 124. 125. 126.

127.

210294

FEB 94

A/T - Engine Stalls On Takeoff

220294

FEB 94

Tires/Wheels - Smooth Road Vibration/Shake

140294

FEB 94

Fuel Pump - High Pitched Noise

214093

JAN 94

A/T Transfer Gear - Whine or Whistle Type Noise

240394

JAN 94

Heater - Poor Performance

230494

JAN 94

Front Door - Replacement Precautions

128. 129. 130. 131. 132. 133. 134. 135. 136. 137. 138. 139.

ATRATB205

JAN 94

A/T - Chatter During Engagement or Shifts

ATRATB231

JAN 94

A/T - Circuit Leaks, Low/Reverse Accumulator Cover

ATRATB236

JAN 94

A/T - Engine Speed Sensing Problems

ATRATB217

JAN 94

A/T - Intermittent Limp-In/Fault Codes

ATRATB249

JAN 94

A/T - Snap Ring Locations

140. 141. 142. 143. 144. 145. 146. 147. 148. 149.

092193

DEC 93

Engine - Knocking When Cold

236293

DEC 93

Middle Side Glass Vent Latch - Difficult Operation

150. 151. 152. 153.

235093A

DEC 93

Outboard Seat Belt - Lowering Extensions

051793A

DEC 93

ABS - Wheel Speed Sensor Applications

154. 155. 156. 157.

141993

DEC 93

Fuel Tank - Slow To Fill

213793

DEC 93

A/T - Harsh 1-2/2-3 Upshifts & 3-2 Kickdown

158. 159. 160. 161.

140993A

NOV 93

Idle Air Control Motor - Whistling Noise

234693B

NOV 93

Front Window - Rolls Up Incorrectly/Weatherstrip Binds

162. 163. 164. 165. 166.

213293

NOV 93

Power Transfer Unit - Oil Change Procedure

167.

141793

OCT 93

Fuel Pump Module - Wiring Connector

091393

OCT 93

PCM - Cold Engine Knock

181293

OCT 93

PCM - Deceleration Shudder At Low Engine Speeds

168. 169. 170. 171. 172. 173.

211693A

OCT 93

A/T - 41TE Harsh 2nd - 1st Gear Downshift

174. 175.

ATRATB191

OCT 93

A/T - Failsafe Modes

176. 177.

234793

SEP 93

Side Vent Glass - Bang Sound on Rough Roads

242193

SEP 93

AC Ducts - Emit Odors

212493

SEP 93

M/T - Vent Oil Leak

234893

SEP 93

Park Brake Cable - Intermittent Squeak

083493

AUG 93

Rear Wiper Blade - Does Not Clean The Glass Well

178. 179. 180. 181. 182. 183. 184. 185. 186. 187.

220393B

JUL 93

Tire - Lead or Drift Corrections

188. 189.

ATRATB177

JUL 93

A/T - A604 Snap Ring Breakage

190. 191.

233793

JUN 93

Stone Guard - Paint Repair

192. 193.

220193A

JUN 93

Aluminum Wheel Cap - Falls Off/Missing

194. 195.

220493

JUN 93

Tires/Alignment/Crossmember - Vehicle Drifts Left

030393

JUN 93

Driveline Vacuum Motor - Revision

196. 197. 198. 199.

231393B

JUN 93

Outside Door Handle - Body Separation

200. 201.

090793

MAY 93

Engine - Noise Diagnosis

202. 203.

232593A

MAY 93

Front Seat Belts - Do Not Retract Fully

204. 205. 206.

232693

MAY 93

Door Panel Carpet - Warpage

207.

081693A

APR 93

Lift Gate - Wiring Diagram Revision

208. 209.

090293

APR 93

Engine Mount - Click/Snap Noise

050693

APR 93

Antilock Brake System - Operation Characteristics

231993

APR 93

Top of the A Post - Wind Noise

210993

MAR 93

Automatic Transmission - Gear Selection Revised

240893

MAR 93

Temperature Control Lever - Fails to Hold Position

080993

MAR 93

Speed Control - Intermittent Dropout/Disengagement

140393

MAR 93

Fuel Pump & Filter - Replacement Information

230593

FEB 93

Liftgate - Howling Noise Above 40 Mph

230693

FEB 93

Sliding Door Center Hinge Roller - May Exit the Track

230993

FEB 93

Child Seat - Head Restraint Rattle

110193

FEB 93

Exhaust Flex Joint - Squeaking Noise

230493

JAN 93

Vent Window Latch - Snapping/Clicking Noise

210193

JAN 93

A/T - 41TE & 42LE Whistling Noise At Idle

083492

DEC 92

Interior Dome Lamps - Will Not Operate

070792

DEC 92

Serpentine Drive Belt - Chirping Noise

210. 211. 212. 213. 214. 215. 216. 217. 218. 219. 220. 221. 222. 223. 224. 225. 226. 227. 228. 229. 230. 231. 232. 233. 234. 235. 236. 237. 238. 239.

ATRATB147

DEC 92

A/T - A604 Accumulator Installation Problems

ATRATB146

DEC 92

A/T - A604 Diagnostic Trouble Codes

240. 241. 242. 243.

233492

NOV 92

Dash Panel -Cracking/Popping Noise While Turning

082692

NOV 92

Instrument Cluster - Intermittent Erratic Displays

244. 245. 246.

247.

020892

NOV 92

Front Shock Tower - Metal Screws/Bolts Precautions

211492

NOV 92

A/T - 41TE Buzz In Reverse

211692

NOV 92

A/T - 41TE Harsh 2-1 Gear Downshift

020692

NOV 92

Front Suspension - Squeak Noise Diagnosis

020592

NOV 92

Strut Mount Bearing - Squeak Noise on turns

082392

NOV 92

Trailer Tow Wiring Schematic - Revision

051292

OCT 92

Brakes - System Diagnosis, Manual Revision

051392

OCT 92

Stop Lamps/Cruise Control - Malfunctions

232692

OCT 92

Windshield Washer Nozzle - Freezes Up

091492

SEP 92

Engine - Oil Leak At Oil Filter Bracket

248. 249. 250. 251. 252. 253. 254. 255. 256. 257. 258. 259. 260. 261. 262. 263. 264. 265. 266. 267.

ATRATB132

SEP 92

A/T - Intermittent Electrical Problems

268. 269.

160192

SEP 92

Torque Shaft - Bearing Replacement/Repair Procedures

081892

AUG 92

Wiring Diagrams - Manual Revision

240992

AUG 92

A/C - Does Not Cool/White Flakes Blowing From Ducts

241192

AUG 92

A/C Refrigerant - Substitutes and Compatibility

260692

AUG 92

Air Bag - Revised Dagnostic Test Procedure

081492

AUG 92

BCM/Instruments/Warning Lamps - Inoperative

231892

AUG 92

Lower Windshield Area - Squeaking/Creaking Noises

270. 271. 272. 273. 274. 275. 276. 277. 278. 279. 280. 281. 282. 283.

050892A

AUG 92

Stop Lamps/Cruise Control - Malfunction

284. 285. 286.

081392

JUL 92

Air Bag Warning Lamp - Continuously Illuminated

287.

240692

JUL 92

A/C Unit Changes to Defrost Mode When Accelerating

180892

JUN 92

ECT Sensor - Hard/No Start In Low Ambient Temperatures

231592

JUN 92

Seat Belt - Disconnected From Floor Anchor

060292

JUN 92

Clutch Pedal - Clicking/Popping Noise

288. 289. 290. 291. 292. 293. 294. 295.

090292A

MAY 92

PCM - Engine Knock on Acceleration

296. 297.

050792

MAY 92

Park Brake Cable - Rattling Noise

080692

APR 92

Air Bag & Horn - Wiring Diagram Revision

190192

FEB 92

Steering Column - Creaking Noise

240192

JAN 92

Air Conditioning - Condensation Enters Vehicle

230192

JAN 92

Luggage Rack - Rattle in Cross Winds

081391

DEC 91

Fog Lamps - Moisture Inside Lenses

211991

DEC 91

Automatic Transmission Fluid - Recommendation

081791

DEC 91

Radio - Short Circuit Diagnostic Feature

181791

DEC 91

Spark Advance - Adjustment Procedure

081591

NOV 91

Door Ajar Light/Warning - Comes ON While Driving

231391

NOV 91

Front Door Trim Panel - Appears Worn and Discolored

298. 299. 300. 301. 302. 303. 304. 305. 306. 307. 308. 309. 310. 311. 312. 313. 314. 315. 316. 317. 318. 319.

ATRATB078

NOV 91

A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge

320. 321.

231191

OCT 91

Child Seat - Difficult Operation

231091

OCT 91

Outside Mirror Glass - Replacement

081491

OCT 91

Electrical - 50-way Bulkhead Connector Repair

322. 323. 324. 325. 326.

327.

211291

OCT 91

Power Transfer Unit - Viscous Coupling Failure

265291

AUG 91

Body Code Identification

230991

AUG 91

Paint - Codes/Applications/Cross References

260391

AUG 91

TSB - Body Code Used to Identify Vehicles

328. 329. 330. 331. 332. 333. 334. 335.

ATRATB028

OCT 90

A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing

336. 337.

ATRATB9002006 FEB 90

A/T - Choosing the Right ATF

338. 339.

ATRATB8930

OCT 89

A/T - Math Part II

ATRATB8927

SEP 89

A/T - Twenty Steps To Successful Repairs

ATRATB8923

AUG 89

A/T - Math Formulas Part I

ATRATB8754

SEP 87

A/T - Front Bushing Wear

ATRATB8748

AUG 87

A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings

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ABS COMES UNDER FIRE By Larry Carley, Copyright 2000 CarleySoftware.com ABS has come under fire the past several years by such groups as the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI), who published a report that said antilock brakes are not reducing either the frequency or the cost of crashes. According to the HLDI report, 1,000 fatal crashes from 1986 to 1995 were studied to see if ABS made a difference one way or the other. The HLDI researchers found that a person in an ABS-equipped vehicle actually had a 45% greater chance of dying in a single-vehicle crash than someone in a vehicle without ABS. The person’s chance of dying went up also went up 65% when the vehicle was involved in a single-car accident on wet pavement. On the other hand, the report also found that multi-vehicle fatal crashes on wet roads were actually 24% lower for ABS-equipped cars, and that ABS-equipped cars killed 27% fewer pedestrians and bicyclists. But these reductions were offset by a 28% higher fatality rate involving accidents where an ABS-equipped vehicle ran off the road and rolled over. The HLDI news release also cited a separate study that General Motors did of crashes involving ABS-equipped vehicles in two states. The GM study found that ABS-equipped vehicles had 3% fewer accidents overall but suffered a 44% increase in rollovers. Some insurance companies have cited the HLDI study as "evidence" that ABS does not necessarily reduce accident claims (insurance losses) so they can eliminate previously offered discounts for having ABS on a vehicle. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said the HLDI report findings may be explained by several factors: that drivers who are unfamiliar with ABS may not keep their foot on the brake or may pump the pedal during a panic stop, reducing the effectiveness of the ABS system. ABS may also give some drivers a false sense of security, possibly encouraging them to drive more aggressively and run off the road. Shortly after the HLDI report was released, two auto industry associations released a study of their own that said people who drive ABS-equipped vehicles actually suffer fewer injuries, and that the overall accident rate for ABS-equipped vehicles is about 10% less than that for vehicles without ABS. The overall fatality rate, however, was found to be no different. Responding to the negative reports, four ABS manufacturers (Bosch, Delphi, Continental Teves and KelseyHayes) formed a group called the ABS Education Alliance and did their own analysis of the numbers. The Alliance found that vehicles equipped with four-wheel ABS systems were involved in 2,800 fewer frontal impacts (a category that accounts for 82% of the crashes analyzed by the NHTSA). The ABS Education Alliance also launched the "America brakes for safety" campaign to help motorists learn how to use antilock brakes properly (things like not pumping the pedal when braking hard, remembering to steer while braking to avoid an accident, having their ABS system checked if the ABS warning lamp is on). Consumers who want to know more about ABS can call the ABS information line: 1-800-ABS-8958. The number offers prerecorded messages about ABS braking tips, commonly asked ABS questions and allows visitors to order a free ABS information brochure from the ABS Education Alliance. GROWTH OF ABS HAS LEVELED OFF For awhile, it seemed as if all cars and trucks would eventually have ABS as standard equipment. But in spite of the rapid growth of ABS availability in the early part of this decade, the number of vehicles equipped with ABS has been flat for the past four years. Since 1994, the percentage of domestically produced vehicles actually equipped with ABS has been about 58%. Though ABS systems keep coming down in price and are getting better every year, the vehicle manufacturers say it’s still an expensive option that many consumers are not willing to pay for. Consumers would rather have options such as air conditioning and a CD player than ABS. Consequently, the auto makers have been shipping

models loaded with options other than ABS to their dealers, thus limiting the public’s ability to buy an ABSequipped vehicle even if they wanted the safety feature. ABS LEGAL BATTLES & RECALLS General Motors and Chrysler have both had their share of ABS legal hassles. The RWAL rear-wheel ABS system manufactured by Kelsey-Hayes and used on various 1989 to 1996 Chevrolet and GMC trucks has been under investigation by the NHTSA for a variety of complaints including loss of pedal, excessive pedal travel, failure to stop the vehicle under certain conditions, and excessive front pad wear. To date, the NHTSA has taken no action and no recall notice has been issued. A class action suit filed against GM and Kelsey-Hayes on behalf of owners of these vehicles was dismissed August 1, 1997. The Bendix 10 ABS system used on 1991-93 Chrysler minivans (Dodge Caravan, Plymouth Voyager & Chrysler Town & Country), Chrysler New Yorker, Imperial and Dynasty, and 1991-92 Eagle Premier and Dodge Monaco, came under fire for reportedly experiencing a high ABS pump failure rate. The NHTSA reportedly received nearly 2,000 complaints about problems with this particular ABS system, including numerous accidents and injuries (but no deaths). The NHTSA investigation found that most complaints centered on the pedal sinking to the floor causing a loss of brakes. The condition is often intermittent and occurs without warning. The NHTSA investigation of the Chrysler Bendix 10 ABS problem resulted in a safety recall (#685) being issued in August 1996. The recall listed the ABS actuator piston and pump/motor assembly as the culprit. The recall notice issued to Chrysler dealers specified a test procedure for checking out the Bendix 10 ABS system: 1. Check for trouble codes. 2. If none are found, depressurize the accumulator by pumping the brake pedal 40 times with the ignition off, then install a special leakage test fixture (#6997) to test system pressure and to check for leaks. Pump pressure should build to 1800 to 2200 psi, then shut off. Pressure should hold and drop less than 200 psi in two minutes. If the system builds adequate pressure, but the hydraulic control unit side of the system drops more than 200 psi in two minutes, the master cylinder actuator piston assembly needs to be replaced. If the system builds adequate pressure but the pump/motor side of the system drops more than 200 psi in two minutes, the pump/motor assembly needs to be replaced. In addition to sending out a recall notice to all the owners of the affected vehicles, Chrysler also extended the warranty on the ABS system components to 10 years or 100,000 miles. The extended warranty applies to the ABS components only and not the entire brake system.