Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
DODGE
Model Of Vehicle
CARAVAN
Year
1985
Recall Campaign Number
95I001008
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch
Effect Of Defect
If The Liftgate Latch Opens, Occupants Can Be Ejected Resulting In Significantly Increased Risk Of Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Chrysler Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19830801
End Of Manufacture
19890701
Type Of Vehicle Recall
I
Number Affected
1262000
Date Owners Notified
19960712
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
19950327