How do I know if my 1997 Dodge Caravan has a recall?

To know if your 1997 Dodge Caravan has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your 1997 Dodge Caravan VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my 1997 Dodge Caravan has an open recall?

If your 1997 Dodge Caravan is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your 1997 Dodge Caravan does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your 1997 Dodge Caravan are taken care of by Dodge at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

1997 Dodge Caravan Recalls

Road Safety Risks

Open recalls can be dangerous for you and your family.

Mail Delays

Older or used cars can be more difficult for manufacturers to locate.

Risk of Costly Damage

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1997 Dodge Caravan

7 Recalls

THIS CONDITION WILL MANIFEST ITSELF THROUGH ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP, AND COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A DRIVER'S AIR BAG OPEN CIRCUIT, IF THE PART IS NOT REPLACED IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME.

Vehicles Affected: 1996 Chrysler Town & Country, 1997 Chrysler Town & Country and 13 others

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Vehicles Affected: 1997 Chrysler Town & Country, 1998 Chrysler Town & Country and 7 others

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Vehicles Affected: 1996 Chrysler Town & Country, 1997 Chrysler Town & Country and 23 others

THIS CAN CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN RELEASING A CHILD FROM THE RESTRAINT.

Vehicles Affected: 1996 Chrysler Town & Country, 1997 Chrysler Town & Country and 8 others

SUDDEN TIRE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF DRIVER CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Vehicles Affected: 1997 Dodge Caravan, 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2 others

A SCORE MARK WAS MADE ON THE WHEEL, AFFECTING THE DURABILITY OF THE WHEEL.

Vehicles Affected: 1997 Dodge Caravan, 1997 Plymouth Voyager

AS THE HYDRAULIC FLUID IN THE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR DECREASES, THE LEVEL SENSOR WILL DETECT THE LOSS OF FLUID AND ILLUMINATE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRAKE WARNING LAMP. CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE WITH THE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED CAN RESULT IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES.

Vehicles Affected: 1997 Chrysler Town & Country, 1997 Dodge Caravan and 1 other

Recalls

Model Recalls By Year

Recall FAQs

If your 1997 Dodge Caravan is affected by a new safety recall, Dodge will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your 1997 Dodge Caravan has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your 1997 Dodge Caravan for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your 1997 Dodge Caravan is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your 1997 Dodge Caravan for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your 1997 Dodge Caravan for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your 1997 Dodge Caravan will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your 1997 Dodge Caravan by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your 1997 Dodge Caravan that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your 1997 Dodge Caravan, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your 1997 Dodge Caravan VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

1997 Dodge Caravan

7 Recalls

Vehicles Affected: 1996 Chrysler Town & Country, 1997 Chrysler Town & Country and 13 others

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Vehicles Affected: 1997 Chrysler Town & Country, 1998 Chrysler Town & Country and 7 others

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Vehicles Affected: 1996 Chrysler Town & Country, 1997 Chrysler Town & Country and 23 others

THIS CAN CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN RELEASING A CHILD FROM THE RESTRAINT.

Vehicles Affected: 1996 Chrysler Town & Country, 1997 Chrysler Town & Country and 8 others

SUDDEN TIRE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF DRIVER CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Vehicles Affected: 1997 Dodge Caravan, 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2 others

A SCORE MARK WAS MADE ON THE WHEEL, AFFECTING THE DURABILITY OF THE WHEEL.

Vehicles Affected: 1997 Dodge Caravan, 1997 Plymouth Voyager

Vehicles Affected: 1997 Chrysler Town & Country, 1997 Dodge Caravan and 1 other

Why should you check for safety recalls?

Road Safety Risks

Mail Delays

Risk of Costly Damage

1997 Dodge Caravan

7 Recalls

NHTSA 02V-293 · OEM B24

1996-1998 Chrysler Town & Country Dodge Grand Caravan Plymouth Voyager Recall 02V293000

1,500,521 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 02V-076 · OEM B09

1997-1999 Chrysler Town & Country Dodge Caravan Plymouth Voyager Recall 02V076000

545,311 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 00V-268 · OEM 895

1996-2000 Chrysler Town & Country Dodge Grand Caravan Plymouth Voyager Recall 00V268000

1,163,000 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 98V-185

1996-1997 Chrysler Town & Country Dodge Grand Caravan Plymouth Voyager Recall 98V185000

157,000 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 97V-200

1997 Dodge Grand Caravan Plymouth Voyager Recall 97V200000

25,000 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 97V-070

1997 Dodge Caravan Plymouth Voyager Recall 97V070000

60 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 96V-215

1997 Chrysler Town & Country Dodge Grand Caravan Recall 96V215000

18,997 Potential Units Affected

Recall FAQs

How do I know if my 1997 Dodge Caravan has a recall?

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

What happens if my 1997 Dodge Caravan has an open recall?

How long does a recall take to fix?

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

How long does a recall last on a car?

Dodge Caravan Recalls

There are 7 recalls that may affect your 1997 Dodge Caravan.

1997 Dodge Caravan

7 Recalls

NHTSA 02V-293 · OEM B24

1996-1998 Chrysler Town & Country Dodge Grand Caravan Plymouth Voyager Recall 02V293000

1,500,521 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 02V-076 · OEM B09

1997-1999 Chrysler Town & Country Dodge Caravan Plymouth Voyager Recall 02V076000

545,311 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 00V-268 · OEM 895

1996-2000 Chrysler Town & Country Dodge Grand Caravan Plymouth Voyager Recall 00V268000

1,163,000 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 98V-185

1996-1997 Chrysler Town & Country Dodge Grand Caravan Plymouth Voyager Recall 98V185000

157,000 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 97V-200

1997 Dodge Grand Caravan Plymouth Voyager Recall 97V200000

25,000 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 97V-070

1997 Dodge Caravan Plymouth Voyager Recall 97V070000

60 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 96V-215

1997 Chrysler Town & Country Dodge Grand Caravan Recall 96V215000

18,997 Potential Units Affected