Power liftgate latch

An NHTSA Preliminary Evaluation into Chrysler vehicles. Closed 22 November 2004.

Investigation
PE04054
Type
Preliminary Evaluation
Opened
30 July 2004
Closed
22 November 2004

What NHTSA investigated

This investigation was opened on july 30, 2004, based on odi consumer complaints alleging unwanted opening of the vehicle's power liftgate (plg) while driving.in daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc)'s september 17, 2004 response to odi' s information request letter, it provided additional consumer complaints and lawsuits.dcc states in part, ...the plg latch becomes stuck in a semi-closed state not allowing the plg latch to engage the striker, thus not closing the liftgate completely.in this condition the plg ajar warning light will not be illuminated and the plg can rise (not a powered open) while driving. This investigation has been upgraded to EA04-031 for further analysis.

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
ChryslerTOWN AND COUNTRY2003
DodgeGRAND CARAVAN2003

Source

From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.