Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Mini Vans. The Bolts Used To Attach The Strut To The Body And The Rear Liftgate Can Accumulate Fatigue Damage If Three Factors Combine. If The Bolt Is Loose, The Gas Strut Is Over-Pressurized, And The Frequency Of Opening And Closing Cycles Is Higher Than For The Average Customer, The Bolt Can Fail.
Make Of Vehicle
DODGE
Model Of Vehicle
GRAND CARAVAN
Year
1991
Recall Campaign Number
99V213000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Hinge And Attachments
Effect Of Defect
Personal Injury Could Occur If The Bolts Break Allowing The Liftgate To Fall Suddenly.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect For Loose Fasteners, If The Fasteners Are Loose, The Strut (And Integral Bolts) Will Be Replaced. If The Bolt Shows Evidence Of Torque, The Bolt Will Be Removed, Larger Washers Will Replace The Existing Washer And The Bolt Will Be Reinstalled And Hand Tightened To The Target Torqued.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19900801
End Of Manufacture
19940630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1318189
Date Owners Notified
19990830
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
19990902