Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - LOCK
95I001004CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 08/01/1983 to 07/01/1989I41167811/03/1995ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC03/27/199505/09/1996
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryIf the liftgate latch opens, occupants can be ejected resulting in significantly increased risk of injury or death.
Corrective SummaryChrysler dealers will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. chrysler began notifying owners during november 1995.
NotesThis 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).
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TAILGATE - LATCH
95I001008CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 08/01/1983 to 07/01/1989I126200007/12/1996ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC03/27/199505/13/1996
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryIf the liftgate latch opens, occupants can be ejected resulting in significantly increased risk of injury or death.
Corrective SummaryChrysler dealers will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. chrysler began notifying owners of these vehicles during july 1996.
NotesThis 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 datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
04/01/1995108/01/1988
 Door lock sticks not allowing passengers to exit the vehicle.
03/20/19950
 Door latch failure.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - LOCK
06/01/199708/01/1993
 Power steering failure; also replaced sepentine belt/rack and pinion steering/water pump. in addition, vehicle stalls when exiting highway after driving 55-60 mph; rear hatch often falls down and shifting difficulty when parked on incline. *ak
11/07/19961
 Upper body attachment bracket of the hatchback latch broke prior to/after service recall repairs. *ak
03/28/1996
 Chrysler has taken an excessive period of time to repair the rear latch on vehicle. *ak
10/30/1995112/01/1987
 Chrysler has taken an excessive period of time to correct problem with the latch, called manufacturer and was told it could be until 7/96 for part to be ready. *slc
11/08/19948
 Rear hatch door not designed with latches that can be opened from the inside, trapping passenger which resulted in death. *aw
04/24/19954
 Rear hatch lock fails to engage properly. *tw
04/07/1995
 The rear hatch latch don't closed right. tt
12/02/19942
 Rear tailgate will not open with key or force, but while driving along and hit a bump gate comes open. tt
01/01/19948
 Screw has come loose and lost, allowing latch to become loose. rear hatch would fail to engage when shut. tt
03/20/19941
 The front drive side seat beat came loose from the floor and the rear hatch latch is hard too close. tt
 While driving noticed rattling sound coming from rear, indicating liftgate was loose, finally had to have dealer replace latch mechanism at own expense. tt
08/05/19931
 The rear hatch latch makes noise/rattles when going over bumps, indicating that the latch is not holding it tight. tt
03/16/19951
 Difficulty latching the rear liftgate. tt
 While driving, experience intermittent liftgate latch failure, when suddenly latch disengages, once this happens it's very difficult to lock. tt
06/01/19901
 Rear latch bolt came loose, causing back latch to open. tt
03/11/1995
 It take about ten time to shut the rear hatch latch and sometime the light come on no one hurt. tt
01/06/1995
 Was driving the rear hatch latch open up no one hurt. tt
03/08/19951
 Rear latch failed, hatch opene and contents in back fell out. tt
03/07/19951
 While driving suddenly rear latch disengaged and hatchback popped up. tt
03/03/199511
 Experiences difficulty in latching liftgate, it sometimes pops open, never while driving. tt
07/05/19941
 Rear hatch latch failed, causing liftgate to open while driving with no warning sending all cargo out. tt
03/02/19901
 When opening the rear hatch all the screws and lock would fall out. tt