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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - LOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 95I001006 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1990 to 07/01/1992 | I | 689656 | 03/29/1996 | 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 dealers will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. chrysler began notifying owners of these vehicles in march 1996. | |||||||||||||||
| 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). | |||||||||||||||
| 95I001002 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1990 to 07/01/1992 | I | 52719 | 10/06/1995 | 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 in october 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). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 07/12/1997 | 1 | ||
| Prior to the recall, right side latch had been broken/door got bent. | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1992 | ||
| Door locks failed. | |||
| 08/14/1995 | |||
| The side appears to be latched and it is not and the warning bell comes on. please describe. tt | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - LOCK | |||
| 04/04/1996 | |||
| Chrysler minivan owner received recall 95i00100 for rear latch, owner called dealer for appt but they said parts are not available. *ak | |||
| 12/06/1995 | |||
| No parts available to repair rear lift gate latch, equipped with electric latch. tt | |||
| 08/02/1995 | |||
| Vehicles rear hatch latch opened while in motion and broke off one of the struts off the welding. tt | |||
| 08/18/1995 | |||
| Consumer was driving the rear hatch came open and the support rod broke . tt | |||
| The rear hatch latch is hard to close. *ak | |||
| 04/18/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear door has to be slammed for lock to latch, also a rattling noise in left rear of vehicle, could be loose post. tt | |||
| 04/02/1995 | |||
| Consumer was driving try to stop the abs anti lock brake system fail almost hit a car and the rear hatch latch came open twice. tt | |||
| 01/01/1992 | 1 | ||
| Rear latch broke, causing hydraulic arm to break off and tear lining in the roof. tt | |||
| 12/17/1994 | 1 | ||
| Van was in an accident hit from the rear and the rear hatch latch came open. tt | |||
| 03/15/1995 | |||
| Bolt sheared off upon closing liftgate/hatch causing liftgate to jam into molding of lock. please describe details. tt | |||
| 12/13/1994 | |||
| Rear hatch tailgate popped open after being rear ended by another vehicle at 30-40mph. please describe details. tt | |||
| Vehicles rear lift gate opened while driving when going over a bump.the rear hatch flew open and glass shattered. tt | |||
| Whenever making attempt to close liftgate, experience difficulty latch keeps popping open, finally must use key to lock. tt | |||
| 12/15/1994 | |||
| Rear liftgate opened upon impact; vehicle rearended by another vehicle, low speed; bent bumper; knocked rear seat out. tt | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TAILGATE - LATCH | |||
| 05/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Rear tailgate opened, causing wheelchair to fall out. *sd | |||
| Scully chrys, ply and manufacturer aren't able to supply area dealer w/parts. dates given by manufacturer to replace rear latches not serviced. *ak | |||