1991-1994 Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Caravan and others recall: hinge and attachments
Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on September 2, 1999. It covers about 1,318,189 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,318,189
- reported
- Sep 2, 1999
- owners notified
- Aug 30, 1999
- related complaints
- 604
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: mini vans. 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 99V213000
Affected vehicles
- Chrysler Town and Country 1991, 1993-1994 199119931994
- Dodge Caravan 1991, 1993-1994 199119931994
- Dodge Grand Caravan 1991, 1993-1994 199119931994
- Plymouth Grand Voyager 1991, 1993-1994 199119931994
- Plymouth Voyager 1991, 1993-1994 199119931994
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 604 complaints about body problems.
1993 Chrysler Town and Country1994 Chrysler Town and Country1991 Dodge Caravan1993 Dodge Caravan1994 Dodge Caravan1991 Dodge Grand Caravan1993 Dodge Grand Caravan1994 Dodge Grand Caravan1991 Plymouth Grand Voyager1993 Plymouth Grand Voyager1994 Plymouth Grand Voyager
Questions about recall 99V213000
Is there a recall on the 1991-1994 Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Caravan and others hinge and attachments?
Yes. Recall 99V213000, reported on September 2, 1999, covers about 1,318,189 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V213000?
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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