Vehicle recall 85V164000 · December 11, 1985
Dodge Caravan, Dodge Mini Ram Van and 1 more model
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V164000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 11, 1985
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- January 16, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 10,800
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge Caravan (1984-1985): 1985, 1984
- Dodge Mini Ram Van (1984-1985): 1985, 1984
- Plymouth Voyager (1984-1985): 1985, 1984
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