NHTSA Recall 92V016000
NHTSA Campaign Id 92V016000; Date: Feb. 11, 1992
The error in the owner's manual may lead a front seatpassenger to mistakenly open the car door while the vehicle is in motion,believing the inside door handle would not open if the door was locked. Thiscould result in an injury to the front seat passenger.
Recalled Vehicles:
1991 Chrysler Lebaron; 1991 Dodge Daytona
Component: Structure:body:door
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 57,000
Recall Summary:
The owner's manual incorrectly states that the front passenger door cannot be opened from the inside if the door is locked until the lock control handle has been pulled up. On these vehicles, the front passenger door can be opened by the inside door handle even if the door is locked.
How to Fix:
Notify the vehicle owners of the error in the owner's manual and inform them of the actual operation of the front door lock system.
Recall Notes:
System: door assembly. Vehicle description: passenger cars; sedans, coupes and convertibles.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 24, 1992
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