Chrysler Town And Country 1993 - Latches/locks/linkages - car safety information, failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

Chrysler Town And Country 1993

Recalls
Consumer Complaints

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - LOCK
95I001001	CHRYSLER CORPORATION	from 08/01/1992 to 07/01/1995	I	66407	09/29/1995	ODI	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	03/27/1995	05/09/1996
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: light duty passenger minivans without 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.
Consequence Summary	If the liftgate latch opens, occupants can be ejected resulting in significantly increased risk of injury or death.
Corrective Summary	Chrysler dealers will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. chrysler began notifying owners of these vehicles beginning september 1995.
Notes	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 at 1-800-minivan (1-800-646-4826).
95I001005	CHRYSLER CORPORATION	from 08/01/1992 to 07/01/1995	I	1342202	12/22/1995	ODI	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	03/27/1995	05/09/1996
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary	If the liftgate latch opens, occupants can be ejected resulting in significantly increased risk of injury or death.
Corrective Summary	Chrysler will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. chrysler began notifying owners during december 1995.
Notes	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).

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH

	Driver's side door does not latch. door will swing open while driving. dealer has been notified.*ak
03/01/2000
	Driver unable to close and lock door. also, passenger's door has to be lifted up to close properly. dealer notified, and informed consumer that parts were not covered under recall, and repairs would only be made at consumer's cost. *ak
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - LOCK
08/07/1998
	Hatchback bolts broke, causing it to fall on an occupant of the vehicle. occupant sustained minor injuries. the manufacturer has been notified. *ak
07/12/1995		2
	Rear hatch latch failed, causing rear door not to close well.
07/01/1994		1
	Sometimes when driving, the rear hatch latch come open no one was hurt. tt
03/06/1995		10
	When driving the rear hatch latch opened, no one was hurt. tt
07/04/1994		1
	Upon coming to a stop, rear back latch flew open allowing item to fly out the rear door. tt
12/01/1994		1
	Having difficulty closing rear door, have to slam several times to close. tt
06/12/1993		3
	Latch gate opens while car is in motion or when door is unlocked. tt
02/28/1995
	Rear liftgate opened by itself while driving. tt