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Dodge Caravan Recall 85V164: Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior

NHTSA campaign 85V164, reported December 11, 1985, 10,800 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 85V164CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Component
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Problem
VANS EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL SUNSCREEN REAR GLASS WHICH HAS LESS THAN 70 PERCENT LUMINOUS TRANSMITTANCE AND DOES NOT HAVE A PASSENGER SIDE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 111, REAR VIEW MIRRORS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE DRIVERS OF THESE VANS DO NOT HAVE THE MINIMUM FIELD OF VISION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 111. WITHOUT THIS MINIMUM FIELD OF VISION THE DRIVER CANNOT MANEUVER HIS VEHICLE SAFELY AND MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Risk
Remedy
INSTALL PASSENGER SIDE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR.
Notes
SYSTEM:PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR, FMVSS 111.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:VAN-TYPE VEHICLES WITH SUNSCREEN REAR GLASS AND WITHOUT PASSENGER SIDE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR.

Affected vehicles

Dodge Caravan19841985
Dodge Mini RAM Van19841985
Plymouth Voyager19841985