1996-1997 Chrysler Cirrus, Dodge Stratus and others recall: hinge and attachments
Chrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on June 6, 1997. It covers about 219,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 219,000
- reported
- Jun 6, 1997
- owners notified
- Jul 14, 1997
- related complaints
- 40
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The secondary hood latch spring can disengage from its retention hole if the hood is slammed shut.
- Risk
- If this condition occurs simultaneously without engaging the primary latch, the hood would not be restrained increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch spring with a longer end hook spring.
Recall number 97V095000
Affected vehicles
- Chrysler Cirrus 1996-1997 19961997
- Dodge Stratus 1996-1997 19961997
- Plymouth Breeze 1996-1997 19961997
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 40 complaints about body problems.
1996 Chrysler Cirrus1997 Chrysler Cirrus1996 Dodge Stratus1997 Dodge Stratus1996 Plymouth Breeze1997 Plymouth Breeze
Questions about recall 97V095000
Is there a recall on the 1996-1997 Chrysler Cirrus, Dodge Stratus and others hinge and attachments?
Yes. Recall 97V095000, reported on June 6, 1997, covers about 219,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V095000?
Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch spring with a longer end hook spring.
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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