2007-2008 Dodge Avenger recall: latch
Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on March 15, 2007. It covers about 11,191 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 11,191
- reported
- Mar 15, 2007
- owners notified
- Apr 30, 2007
- related complaints
- 22
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the front door latch cable may become partially unseated from the interior release handle housing causing the door latch to stick in the open position and not be secured to the striker.
- Risk
- During certain crash conditions, the possibility of a door opening could cause an unbelted passenger to be ejected, increasing the risk of injuries.
- Remedy
- This action is superseded (please see 07-v414.) dealers will add free of charge a secondary feature to both front doors to prevent the door latch cable ferrule from becoming unseated at the interior front door release handle housing. The recall began on april 30, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 07V104000
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Avenger 2007-2008 20072008
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 22 complaints about locks problems.
Questions about recall 07V104000
Is there a recall on the 2007-2008 Dodge Avenger latch?
Yes. Recall 07V104000, reported on March 15, 2007, covers about 11,191 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 07V104000?
This action is superseded (please see 07-v414.) dealers will add free of charge a secondary feature to both front doors to prevent the door latch cable ferrule from becoming unseated at the interior front door release handle housing. The recall began on april 30, 2007. 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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