NHTSA Recall 97V095000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V095000; Date: Jun. 6, 1997
If this condition occurs simultaneously without engaging the primary latch, the hood would not be restrained increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Chrysler Cirrus; 1997 Chrysler Cirrus; 1996 Dodge Stratus; 1997 Dodge Stratus; 1996 Plymouth Breeze; 1997 Plymouth Breeze
Component: Structure:body:hood:hinge And Attachments
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 219,000
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The secondary hood latch spring can disengage from its retention hole if the hood is slammed shut.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch spring with a longer end hook spring.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification began July 14, 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 14, 1997
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