1992 Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Caravan and others recall: support device/strut
Chrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on May 16, 1997. It covers about 436,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 436,000
- reported
- May 16, 1997
- owners notified
- Aug 15, 1997
- related complaints
- 233
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut
- What is wrong
- The bolts used to attach the strut to the body and the rear liftgate can accumulate fatigue damage if three factors combine. If the bolt is loose, the gas strut is over-pressurized, and the frequency of opening and closing cycles is higher than for the average customer, the bolt can fail.
- Risk
- Personal injury could occur if the bolts break allowing the liftgate to fall suddenly.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for loose fasteners, if the fasteners are loose, the strut (and integral bolts) will be replaced. If the bolt shows evidence of torque, the bolt will be removed, larger washers will replace the existing washer and the bolt will be reinstalled and hand tightened to the target torqued.
Recall number 97V079000
Affected vehicles
- Chrysler Town and Country 1992 1992
- Dodge Caravan 1992 1992
- Dodge Grand Caravan 1992 1992
- Plymouth Grand Voyager 1992 1992
- Plymouth Voyager 1992 1992
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 233 complaints about body problems.
1992 Chrysler Town and Country1992 Dodge Caravan1992 Dodge Grand Caravan1992 Plymouth Grand Voyager1992 Plymouth Voyager
Questions about recall 97V079000
Is there a recall on the 1992 Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Caravan and others support device/strut?
Yes. Recall 97V079000, reported on May 16, 1997, covers about 436,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V079000?
Dealers will inspect for loose fasteners, if the fasteners are loose, the strut (and integral bolts) will be replaced. If the bolt shows evidence of torque, the bolt will be removed, larger washers will replace the existing washer and the bolt will be reinstalled and hand tightened to the target torqued.
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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