Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, An Internal Hood Latch Component May Have Been Manufactured With A Crack, Which Could Propagate And Break, Allowing The Primary/Secondary Latch Spring To Disengage.
Make Of Vehicle
CHRYSLER
Model Of Vehicle
300M
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
03V332000
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
Effect Of Defect
This Could Result In Loss Of Both Primary And Secondary Hood Latch FunCTIon, Allowing The Hood To Open Without Warning. This Could Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect And, If Necessary, Replace The Latch Assembly. Owner Notification Began On September 22, 2003. Owners Should Contact Daimlerchrysler At 1-800-992-1997.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20030307
End Of Manufacture
20030611
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
20978
Date Owners Notified
20030922
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
20030908
Make Campaign Number
C29