Make : CHRYSLER | Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY | Year : 2003 |
Build Dates : 20020802 - 20021218 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V134000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050406 | Date Added to Database: 20050406 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: E06 | ||
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 70235 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) LATCH MAY NOT ENGAGE THE STRIKER ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO OPEN WHILE DRIVING. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN UNBELTED PASSENGER COULD BE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER LIFTGATE CONTROL MODULE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON APRIL 26, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |