Recall 10V338 affects 2 2006-2007 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles with VMI/Ricon power seat bases for a defective weld. Free repair at any franchised Dodge dealer.
Dodge is recalling 2 2006-2007 Grand Caravan conversion vans equipped with VMI/Ricon 6-way power seat bases because a defective weld can break at the pivoting plate pin. If that seat base pin breaks, the seat occupant can be injured, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The 2006-2007 Dodge Grand Caravan conversion vans in recall 10V338 are equipped with a VMI/Ricon 6-way power seat base. That base supports the seat and lets it move through powered positions for access and driving position. A pivoting plate and pivoting plate pin are part of that support structure, so the seat can rotate or reposition while staying locked to the base.
The defect is in the weld where the pivoting plate joins the pivoting plate pin. A weld is the metal joint that holds those parts together. If that weld breaks, the plate and pin no longer hold the seat base as designed. The seat can shift or lose proper support instead of staying fixed in its selected position.
There is no warning sign before failure. The filing does not describe a noise, light, looseness, or other symptom that owners can rely on before the weld fails.
Who's affected?
Both model years list the same seat assembly component.
| 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 2 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific minivan is included.
What's the safety risk?
The risk is specific: if the seat base pin breaks, the seat occupant can be injured. Schedule the recall repair and use caution with the affected seat until the work is complete. Repair will be free at any franchised Dodge dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2007 Dodge Grand Caravan is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Dodge dealer and ask about the free seat-base repair for the defective weld between the pivoting plate and pin.
- Reference recall number 10V338 when you call so the dealer can find the campaign.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, plus any paperwork from prior seat-base work on this van.
- Keep passengers out of the affected power seat until the seat-base repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
The source does not list a current remedy status, but it says owners were notified and the vehicles would be repaired free of charge after the safety recall began on July 28, 2010. At the dealer, a Dodge technician repairs the recalled VMI/Ricon 6-way power seat base tied to the defective weld at the joint between the pivoting plate and the pivoting plate pin. If the repair is still open on your VIN, parts and labor are covered under the recall once the remedy is available for that vehicle.
Timeline
| July 27, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 28, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V338?
Recall 10V338 covers 2 2006-2007 Dodge Grand Caravan conversion vans equipped with VMI/Ricon 6-way power seat bases. A defective weld at the pivoting plate pin can let the seat base pin break, which can injure the seat occupant. The vehicle repair is free.
What should I do if my 2006-2007 Dodge Grand Caravan is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific van is included in recall 10V338. If it is, contact a franchised Dodge dealer or call 1-707-553-1515 for repair instructions. Reference recall number 10V338 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the recall remedy says the affected vehicles will be repaired free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for the seat base repair tied to recall 10V338.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk in recall 10V338 is injury to the seat occupant if the seat base pin breaks. The defect involves the weld between the pivoting plate and the pivoting plate pin on the 6-way power seat base. Check your VIN before arranging the free repair.
What if I bought this Dodge Grand Caravan used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. If you never received the 2010 owner notice, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2006-2007 Dodge Grand Caravan conversion van is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V338000 |
|---|---|
| Dodge customer service | 1-707-553-1515 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V338 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V338000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →