The 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan has 3 recalls, the most serious affecting conversion van models equipped with VMI/Ricon 6-way power seat bases, where a faulty weld at the seat base pivot joint can break and injure the occupant.
The seat base issue appears across two separate conversion van upfitters, but the underlying problem is the same: the weld connecting the pivoting plate to its pin can fail, causing the seat to lose structural integrity under an occupant. There is also a recall covering the front crash sensors, which can corrode and become inoperative in vehicles registered in certain northern and northeastern states where road salt exposure is common. When the sensors fail, the airbag system may not deploy correctly in a collision, though the dashboard warning light will illuminate to alert the driver that service is needed.
At a glance
What can fail
The weld connecting the pivoting plate to the pivoting plate pin in the VMI/RICON 6-way power seat base may be defective and could fail.
What the fix does
The vehicle will be repaired free of charge. The defective weld will be corrected.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
A weld joint between the pivoting plate and pin on the VMI/RICON 6-way power seat base may be defective, potentially causing the weld to fail.
What the fix does
AMP will repair the defective weld free of charge. Contact AMP at 1-602-385-5988.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front crash sensors can crack in certain weather conditions, allowing water inside. This makes the sensor stop working and triggers the airbag warning light.
What the fix does
Chrysler will replace the front airbag sensors with an improved design at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
