WHILE CLOSING THE REAR LIFTGATE THE DOOR SNAPPED (I HEARD A SNAPPING SOUND) AND UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, I REALIZED THAT ONE OF THE BOLTS HOLDING THE DOOR FROM THE TOP SNAPPED OFF. I CAN'T CLOSE THE REAR LIFTGATE, OR KEEP IT OPEN ALL THE WAY. I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT KIND O…
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WHILE CLOSING THE REAR LIFTGATE THE DOOR SNAPPED (I HEARD A SNAPPING SOUND) AND UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, I REALIZED THAT ONE OF THE BOLTS HOLDING THE DOOR FROM THE TOP SNAPPED OFF. I CAN'T CLOSE THE REAR LIFTGATE, OR KEEP IT OPEN ALL THE WAY. I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT KIND OF MECHANIC CAN FIX SUCH A PROBLEM. THE ONLY WORK I HAD DONE ON THE DOOR WAS A RECALL THAT DODGE HAD ABOUT THE LOCK ON THE DOOR, AND THAT WAS DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER.
NHTSA ODI #710586
Mileage unknown · Mar 18, 1999
EquipmentPower TrainSeat Belts
OUR FAMILY IS A SECOND GENERATION CONSUMER OF THE CHRYSLER COPORATION'S PRODUCTS. THIS VEHICLE HAS PROVEN SUCH A LEMON, WE REALLY DOUBT THAT WE WILL EVER BUY ANOTHER CHRYLSER/DODGE PRODUCT. WITHIN A MONTH OF OUR PURCHASE, WE HAD A RECALL ON THE LIFTGATE LATCH, THAT WAS FIXED. WE ARE CURRENTLY HAVING OUR TRANSMISSION INSPECTED BY…
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OUR FAMILY IS A SECOND GENERATION CONSUMER OF THE CHRYSLER COPORATION'S PRODUCTS. THIS VEHICLE HAS PROVEN SUCH A LEMON, WE REALLY DOUBT THAT WE WILL EVER BUY ANOTHER CHRYLSER/DODGE PRODUCT. WITHIN A MONTH OF OUR PURCHASE, WE HAD A RECALL ON THE LIFTGATE LATCH, THAT WAS FIXED. WE ARE CURRENTLY HAVING OUR TRANSMISSION INSPECTED BY A LICENSED CHRYSLER DEALER, AND WILL SUBMIT TO THE CORPORATION. WE HAVE HAD THE SEAT BELTS NOT RETRACT ON THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGERS SIDE FOR YEARS, WHICH CATCH IN THE DOORS CONSTANTLY. THE POWER WINDOWS IN THE REAR HAD A MOTOR GO OUT, THE UNIVERSAL JOINT FELL OFF WHILE THE CAR WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVE, AND THE MOST UNGODLY ACT WAS WHEN SOMEONE WAS CLOSING THE SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR, AND IT TOTALLY SLID OFF THE CAR. LUCKILY, NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE AIRCONDITIONING WAS ABOUT 2 YEARS OLD WHEN IT DIED, AND THE COMPANY REPLACED THAT UNDERWARRANTY, ALONG WITH THE UNIVERSAL JOINT. THE SLIDING DOOR COST US A FORTUNE, AND THE COMPANY ONLY GAVE US $122.00. I WISH THAT I COULD TURN BACK THE HANDS OF TIME, AND HAVE BOUGHT THE WINDSTAR INSTEAD OF THIS ESXPENSIVE LEMON.
NHTSA ODI #704609
Mileage unknown · Mar 10, 1999
Structure
THE DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IS COMING APART FROM THE FRAME. A POST AND HINGE IS SPLIT REAL BADLY. THE DOOR IS NOT ABLE TO BE OPENED. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALER AT THIS TIME. *AK
NHTSA ODI #835669
Mileage unknown · Jan 28, 1999
Structure
THE DOOR FRAME IS TEARING AT THE HINGES FROM THE INSIDE OUT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #702686
Mileage unknown · Jan 27, 1999
Structure
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM DESIGN INADEQUATE, CAUSING CONSUMER'S BABY TO BE LOCKED IN THE VEHICLE BECAUSE CONSUMER FORGOT TO PUSH THE UNLOCK BUTTON.THIS CONDITION CAUSES DIFFICULTY FOR CONSUMER TO REMEMBER WHENEVER NEEDS TO LEAVE VEHICLE.KEYS ARE ALSO LEFT IN VEHICLE, AND THE DOOR CLOSES ENOUGH, BUT NOT COMPLETELY. THE SYSTE…
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AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM DESIGN INADEQUATE, CAUSING CONSUMER'S BABY TO BE LOCKED IN THE VEHICLE BECAUSE CONSUMER FORGOT TO PUSH THE UNLOCK BUTTON.THIS CONDITION CAUSES DIFFICULTY FOR CONSUMER TO REMEMBER WHENEVER NEEDS TO LEAVE VEHICLE.KEYS ARE ALSO LEFT IN VEHICLE, AND THE DOOR CLOSES ENOUGH, BUT NOT COMPLETELY. THE SYSTEM WOULD LOCK ALL DOORS. DEALER WILL BE CONTACTED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #834077
Mileage unknown · Nov 24, 1998
Structure
THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH DOOR HINGE ASSEMBLY. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT DOOR HINGE IS CRACKED. THIS COMPLIES WITH RECALL NUMBER 95I001005. *AK
NHTSA ODI #831316
Mileage unknown · May 17, 1998
StructureSuspensionUnknown Or Other
MOULDING ON FRONT WINDOW PULLING AWAY FROM WINDOW.
NHTSA ODI #535861
Mileage unknown · Nov 4, 1997
Structure
POWER LOCKS ON DRIVERS DOOR FAILED TO ENGAGE AT RANDOM.
NHTSA ODI #605485
Mileage unknown · Sep 3, 1997
StructureInjury
THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR SLAMMED SHUT ON A CHILD'S LEG BECAUSE THE WELDINGS THAT HELD THE DOOR IN PLACE BROKE DUE TO FAULTY WORKMANSHIP OF THE MANUFACTURER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #813860
Mileage unknown · Jul 8, 1997
Structure
VEHICLE PARKED; DRIVER WENT TO REAR & LIFTED UP HATCH; BOLT HOLDING CYLINDER ON LEFT SIDE SNAPPED/BROKE OFF. BOLTS LOCATED INSIDE VEHICLE; CANNOT OPEN HATCH W/O USING 2X6; TOOK TO DEALER & MECHANIC SAID CHARGE BY HOUR TO FIX. *AK
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE WIRING THAT INITIATES THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER AIR BAG COULD ELECTRICALLY SHORT CIRCUIT TO GROUND. A SHORT CIRCUIT TO GROUND THAT EXISTS IMMEDIATELY AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "ON" OR "START" POSITION CAN CAUSE THE AIR BAG(S) TO INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN INJURE A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTIC CHECK. ANY SHORT CIRCUITS IDENTIFIED IN EITHER THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INITIATOR WIRE CIRCUIT WILL BE REPAIRED.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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DP03002 · Steering Column Separation
Opened May 7, 2003 · Closed Jul 22, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering:column
MR. LARRY A. SACKEY SUBMITTED A PETITION TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) BY LETTER DATED APRIL 18, 2003, REQUESTING THAT NHTSAFURTHER INVESTIGATE THE DEFECTIVE COLLAPSIBLE STEERING SHAFT SYSTEM ON 1987-1995 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.IN PART BECAUSE OF 49 CFR ? 30120(G), NHTSA HAS DECIDED TO LIMIT THE SCOPE OF THE PETITION VEHICLES TO 1993-1995 MODELS, EXCLUDING THE 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND 1994-1995 DODGE RAM SERIES TRUCKS THAT WERE RECALLED (93V210 & 96V230) FOR STEERING COLUMN FAILURE.IF THE ANALYSIS OF THESE VEHICLES HAD IDENTIFIED A POTENTIAL PROBLEM, THE SCOPE COULD HAVE BEEN EXPANDED IN AN INVESTIGATION.A REVIEW OF ODI'S DATA BASE SHOWS NO RECENT COMPLAINTS AND A LACK OF A COMPLAINT TREND CONCERNING THE SUBJECT ISSUE ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AS A WHOLE OR BY INDIVIDUAL MODELS.THEREFORE, THE PETITION IS DENIED.FOR DETAILS, SEE FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE VOLUME 68, NO. 130, JULY 8, 2003.
PE97049 · Air Bag Circuit/windshield Wiper Motor
Opened Nov 18, 1997 · Closed Mar 17, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility
There is no summary currently available
EA97003 · Integrated Child Seat Belt Lockup
Opened Jan 31, 1997 · Closed Aug 19, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Child Seat
THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.CHRYSLER CORPORATION HAS SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT IDENTIFYING A SAFETY DEFECT AND OUTLINING THE PROPOSED REMEDY.RECALL NUMBER 98V-185 HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO THIS SAFETY RECALL.
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Child Seat
THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.CHRYSLER CORPORATION HAS SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT IDENTIFYING A SAFETY DEFECT AND OUTLINING THE PROPOSED REMEDY.RECALL NUMBER 98V-185 HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO THIS SAFETY RECALL.
Child Seat
THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.CHRYSLER CORPORATION HAS SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT IDENTIFYING A SAFETY DEFECT AND OUTLINING THE PROPOSED REMEDY.RECALL NUMBER 98V-185 HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO THIS SAFETY RECALL.
DP96014 · Defective Air Bag Crash Sensor
Opened Nov 14, 1996 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE
CFAS SENT A FOLLOW-UP LETTER ON DECEMBER 12, 1996, TO CHANGE THE INTENT OF THE PETITION TO AIRBAG AGGRESSIVITY AND DEPLOYMENT VARIABILITY.NHTSA RECEIVED THE LETTER ON 12/12/96; ACCORDINGLY, THE PETITION DUE DAY WAS CHANGED TO APRIL 12, 1997.CFAS PETITIONED THE AGENCY TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE AIRBAG CRASH SENSOR AND/OR DEPLOYMENT SYSTEMS FOR THE 1991-92 CHEVROLET CORSICA/BERETTA, 1990-92 FORD TAURUS, AND 1994-96 CHRYSLER MINIVANS ARE DEFECTIVE.CFAS ALLEGE THAT INFORMATION ON LOW SPEED CRASHES HERE OCCUPANTS HAVE SUFFERED FATAL INJURIES SUGGESTS [THAT THE ABOVE VEHICLES] HAVE DEFECTIVE AIRBAG CRASH SENSOR AND/OR DEPLOYMENT SYSTEMS.
ODI CONTINUES TO RECEIVE COMPLAINTS ALLEGING LATCHING/RETRACTOR MECHANISM PROBLEMS.CHRYSLER'S ASSESSMENT OF THE PROBLEM INDICATES THAT OWNERS OF THE VEHICLES ARE NOT ADHERING TO THE CLEANING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SEAT.THE SEAT APPEARS TO MALFUNCTION IF CRUMBS OF FOOD OR BEVERAGE RESIDUE ACCUMULATES ON THE LATCHING TONGUE IN THEWELL LOCATED BETWEEN THE CHILD'S LEGS.ODI HAS 19 COMPLAINTS OF RETRACT LOCKUP.SEVEN OF THESE COMPLAINTS REPORT CUTTING THE STRAPS TO REMOVE THE CHILD.TWO OF THE SEVEN CONSUMERS ALLEGE THE CHILD WAS CHOKING.CHRYSLER REPORTS 60 OWNER/FIELD REPORTS WHICH INDICATED 19 HARNESSES WERE CUT TO REMOVE THE CHILDREN.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO FULLY ASSESS THE SAFETY CONSEQUENCE OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT AND TO EVALUATE THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION'S RATIONAL FOR NOT CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN.
PE96008 · Safety Blt Latch Operation
Opened Jan 25, 1996 · Closed Jun 28, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
There is no summary currently available
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