Recall 01I003000 scope

Affected units
105,484
Vehicles identified
4
Makes involved
2
Model years
1

Recall 01I003000

FULMER FABRICATIONS • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH • reported May 31, 2001 • • 105,484 units affected

Remedy pending

View official record on NHTSA.gov · federal source of truth

Campaign
01I003000
Manufacturer
FULMER FABRICATIONS
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Makes
CHRYSLER, DODGE
Model Years
2001
Affected Units
105,484
Country
US
Data As Of
Apr 5, 2026

What this recall is about, in plain English

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. THIS COULD ALLOW THE SLIDING DOOR TO PARTIALLY OPEN. DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH SLIDING DOOR KEY CYLINDER-TO-BELL CRANK LINKS ON THE SLIDING DOORS FREE OF CHARGE (PARTS AND LABOR).

Synthesized from the NHTSA defect summary, consequence, and remedy fields shown below.

How serious is this recall vs others?

Each card compares this campaign against an NHTSA-derived peer baseline. Cards omit themselves when the denominator is too thin to be useful.

Affected Scale
87th percentile in scale
105,484 vehicles — among 15 recalls covering 2001 CHRYSLER/DODGE CARAVAN/GRAND CARAVAN.
Component Frequency
Latches/Locks/Linkages cited in 1.0% of recent recalls
29 of 3,010 NHTSA recalls in the last 36 months named a Latches/Locks/Linkages-class component.
Manufacturer Density
FULMER FABRICATIONS has issued 0 distinct recall campaigns in the last 24 months across all of its product lines.

Risk Summary (Consequence)

THIS COULD ALLOW THE SLIDING DOOR TO PARTIALLY OPEN.

Defect Summary

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2001 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER, CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, AND DODGE CARAVAN/GRAND CARAVAN MINI VANS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY OPTION. THE SLIDING DOOR LATCHES ON THESE VEHICLES COULD RELEASE DURING CERTAIN SEVERE ACCIDENT CONDITIONS THAT INVOLVE THE SLIDING DOOR.

Remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH SLIDING DOOR KEY CYLINDER-TO-BELL CRANK LINKS ON THE SLIDING DOORS FREE OF CHARGE (PARTS AND LABOR). DAIMLERCHRYSLER HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE SLIDING DOOR KEY CYLINDER-TO-BELL CRANK LINKS. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403, CONCERNING THIS PROGRAM.

Key Dates

Report Date
May 31, 2001
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown

Affected Vehicles

4 vehicles under this recall

Official Sources & Documents

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Recalls Affecting the Same Makes

Campaigns touching CHRYSLER, DODGE from other manufacturers (last 3 years)

Campaign Component Units
26V362000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17,277
26V358000 AIR BAGS 141
26V327000 BACK OVER PREVENTION 16
26V296000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 476
26V262000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20,271
26V189000 AIR BAGS 293,264
25V876000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 86
25V877000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1,019
25V846000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 5,974
25V674000 POWER TRAIN 298,439

Related NHTSA Investigations

Investigations opened by ODI covering the same manufacturer or makes (CHRYSLER, DODGE) in the last 3 years

Investigation Component
PE25009 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
RQ25002 POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD:RETAINING FASTENERS/HARDWARE
EA24003 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
PE24006 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
RQ24004 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
RQ24001 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Related NHTSA Complaints

Consumer complaints for the same make, model, and year within two years of the recall report date

Of 394 related complaints, the most reported components are Power Train:Automatic Transmission (25), Air Bags (18), Electrical System (13).

Complaint Component
410357 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
411631 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
409346 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
411497 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
410214 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
409498 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR
408826 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
408523 STEERING
408524 STEERING
411662 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
410098 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
408619 INTERIOR LIGHTING
470191 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
468413 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
468414 TIRES
467425 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
467426 POWER TRAIN
421914 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
409092 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
409091 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
405586 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
405437 SEAT BELTS
405422 SEAT BELTS
405010 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
405420 SEAT BELTS

Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign

NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 01I003000

Complaint Component
915028 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
658200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
871777 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
871778 EQUIPMENT

How to Act on This Recall

How to verify your vehicle is affected

  1. Find your VIN. Locate your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number on the lower-left corner of your windshield, on the driver's-door jamb sticker, or on your vehicle registration. The VIN is the only reliable way to confirm whether a specific vehicle falls under a recall — make/model/year alone is not enough.
  2. Check your VIN on this site. Enter the VIN at /vin/ to see every open recall tied to your specific vehicle, including 01I003000. Our lookup pulls directly from the NHTSA recall database and refreshes daily.
  3. Cross-reference with the official NHTSA recall search. For a second source of truth, run the same VIN through https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls. If both this site and NHTSA show the same campaign as open for your VIN, it applies — schedule the repair.
  4. Contact your dealer if affected. Bring the campaign number, your VIN, and your registration to an authorized dealer for the make. The dealer performs the remedy at no cost. If you've already paid for a related repair, bring the receipt — the manufacturer is required to reimburse pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect.

Frequently asked questions about recall 01I003000

What does this recall mean for me as a vehicle owner?
Recall 01I003000 means the manufacturer has identified a defect or noncompliance that may affect your vehicle. Repair work is performed at no cost to you under 49 U.S.C. § 30120. You don't have to do anything until you receive an owner notification letter, but you can act sooner if you want — bring this campaign number to your dealer.
Is this recall under remedy yet?
Not yet — as of the last NHTSA refresh on this page, no remedy date is on file. Affected owners should monitor their mail for the manufacturer's notification letter and contact a dealer in the meantime.
How do I find out if my specific VIN is affected?
Run your VIN through our VIN check tool to see all open recalls tied to your specific vehicle, including this one. NHTSA also offers an official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Both pull from the same federal source.
Who pays for the recall remedy?
The manufacturer pays. Federal law requires the manufacturer to repair, replace, or refund the affected vehicle or component at no cost to the owner — including parts, labor, and reasonable diagnostic time. If a dealer tries to charge you for a recall remedy, contact the manufacturer's customer line first, then NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236.
What if I've already had repair work done that addresses this issue?
Save the receipt. Federal law requires the manufacturer to reimburse you for pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect, subject to the reimbursement window the manufacturer publishes in its notification letter (typically the first refund period covers repairs going back to the earliest awareness date). Submit the receipt directly to the manufacturer with your VIN and the campaign number.
How do I check the recall status by VIN?
Use our VIN lookup tool — it returns every open recall, including completion status when the manufacturer reports it. The result also links back to each campaign's detail page.
What if this recall isn't fixed and I sell the vehicle?
You're not legally required to complete a recall before selling a used vehicle, but most state titling agencies and many dealers will run a VIN check during the sale. Disclose the open recall to the buyer in writing — undisclosed safety recalls are a common basis for post-sale fraud claims.
Where can I see all recalls for CHRYSLER CARAVAN 2001?
Browse all CHRYSLER recalls on this site, or visit the manufacturer's page to filter by year and component.

Data sources & freshness

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