NHTSA Campaign 01I003000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Issued by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported May 31, 2001 · 105,484 vehicles affected

What's wrong

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2001 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER, CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, AND DODGE CARAVAN/GRAND CARAVAN MINI VANS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY OPTION. THE SLIDING DOOR LATCHES ON THESE VEHICLES COULD RELEASE DURING CERTAIN SEVERE ACCIDENT CONDITIONS THAT INVOLVE THE SLIDING DOOR.

Consequence

THIS COULD ALLOW THE SLIDING DOOR TO PARTIALLY OPEN.

Remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH SLIDING DOOR KEY CYLINDER-TO-BELL CRANK LINKS ON THE SLIDING DOORS FREE OF CHARGE (PARTS AND LABOR). DAIMLERCHRYSLER HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE SLIDING DOOR KEY CYLINDER-TO-BELL CRANK LINKS. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403, CONCERNING THIS PROGRAM.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2001 105,484
CHRYSLER VOYAGER 2001 105,484
DODGE CARAVAN 2001 105,484
DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2001 105,484

Source: NHTSA Campaign 01I003000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.