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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
Recall 85V164000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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