NHTSA Recall 77V240000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V240000; Date: Dec. 28, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1976 Chrysler Lebaron; 1977 Chrysler Lebaron; 1978 Chrysler Lebaron; 1976 Dodge Aspen; 1977 Dodge Aspen; 1978 Dodge Aspen; 1976 Dodge Diplomat; 1977 Dodge Diplomat; 1978 Dodge Diplomat; 1976 Plymouth Volare; 1977 Plymouth Volare; 1978 Plymouth Volare
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 1,207,458
Recall Summary:
On the involved vehicles, the hood secondary catch system may be misaligned which may cause the secondary catch to malfunction. Consequently, the hood may not be securely latched.
How to Fix:
Dealer will adjust the catch system to fully secure the hood, without charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: structure; hood secondary latch/striker. Consequences of defect: the hood could spring open during vehicle operation,obscuring the driver"s view of the road and, possibly, causing an accident. Note: if the vehicle was previously recalled for correction of the servicebrake hydraulic system, the secondary hood catch service should also have beencompleted.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 3, 1978
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