NHTSA Recall 95I001008 — Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth Latches/locks/linkages › Tailgate › Latch

What's wrong

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER MINIVANS WITH REMOTE RELEASE. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES. CHRYSLER IS CONDUCTING A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY OF THE AFFECTED MINIVANS. IN A COLLISION, THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY COULD OPEN.

The risk

IF THE LIFTGATE LATCH OPENS, OCCUPANTS CAN BE EJECTED RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.

The fix

CHRYSLER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LIFTGATE LATCH WITH A NEW STRONGER LATCH ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE. CHRYSLER BEGAN NOTIFYING OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES DURING JULY 1996.

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL.THERE HAS BEEN NO DETERMINATION THAT A SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS WITH THE MINIVAN LATCHES.HOWEVER, CHRYSLER HAS DECIDED TO PROVIDE A STRONGER LATCH WITHOUT CHARGE.OWNERS CAN CONTACT CHRYSLER AT1-800-MINIVAN (1-800-646-4826).

NHTSA campaign

95I001008

Filed by

Chrysler Corporation

Report received

27 Mar 1995

Owners notified

12 Jul 1996

Potentially affected

1,262,000

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1984 Chrysler Town And Country 1985 Chrysler Town And Country 1986 Chrysler Town And Country 1987 Chrysler Town And Country 1988 Chrysler Town And Country 1989 Chrysler Town And Country 1984 Dodge Caravan 1985 Dodge Caravan 1986 Dodge Caravan 1987 Dodge Caravan 1988 Dodge Caravan 1989 Dodge Caravan 1984 Dodge Grand Caravan 1985 Dodge Grand Caravan 1986 Dodge Grand Caravan 1987 Dodge Grand Caravan 1988 Dodge Grand Caravan 1989 Dodge Grand Caravan 1984 Plymouth Grand Voyager 1985 Plymouth Grand Voyager 1986 Plymouth Grand Voyager 1987 Plymouth Grand Voyager 1988 Plymouth Grand Voyager 1989 Plymouth Grand Voyager 1984 Plymouth Voyager 1985 Plymouth Voyager 1986 Plymouth Voyager 1987 Plymouth Voyager 1988 Plymouth Voyager 1989 Plymouth Voyager

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are done at no charge at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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