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2006 Jeep Liberty recall: latch

Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on March 9, 2006. It covers about 27 vehicles.

vehicles affected
27
reported
Mar 9, 2006
owners notified
Mar 14, 2006
related complaints
18

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

What is wrong
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, "door locks and door retention components." an incorrect right front door latch reinforcement plate may have been installed which may cause the secondary door latch to become inoperative.
Risk
This increases the possibility of a door becoming forced open and an unbelted passenger being ejected during certain crash conditions.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the latch assembly and replace the right front door latch reinforcement plate free of charge. The recall began on march 13, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 06V072000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 18 complaints about locks problems.

2006 Jeep Liberty

Questions about recall 06V072000

Is there a recall on the 2006 Jeep Liberty latch?

Yes. Recall 06V072000, reported on March 9, 2006, covers about 27 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 06V072000?

Dealers will inspect the latch assembly and replace the right front door latch reinforcement plate free of charge. The recall began on march 13, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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