NHTSA Recall 99V189000: Linkages (visibility)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 828,559 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Chrysler Town and Country.
| NHTSA campaign | 99V189000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 836 |
| Component | VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › LINKAGES |
| Report received | July 16, 1999 |
| Owner notification | March 27, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: minivans. The left hand windshield wiper pivot drive arm was not mechanically staked to the pivot shaft.
Safety risk
This could allow the drive arm to disengage from the shaft leading to a loss of wiper function. The driver's visibility would be impaired, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the left hand side windshield wiper pivot assembly.
Notes
Owner notification began march 27, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 99V189000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chrysler Town and Country | 1991, 1992, 1993 |
| Dodge Caravan | 1991, 1992, 1993 |
| Dodge Grand Caravan | 1991, 1992, 1993 |
| Plymouth Grand Voyager | 1991, 1992, 1993 |
| Plymouth Voyager | 1991, 1992, 1993 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.