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Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
115 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Oct 24, 2001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ABS & BRAKE LIGHTS 'ON' AND NO BRAKING. SOMETIMES ABS & BRAKE LIGHTS ARE 'ON' AND BRAKING IS NORMAL. DEALER FINALLY PERFORMED RECALL #685. BRAKES WERE OK FOR 11 MONTHS. ORIG. PROBLEM IS BACK. DEALER WILL NOT FIX. RECOMMENDED I GO TO A INDEPENDANT GARAGE FOR REPAIRS. HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND ANYONE WILLING TO WORK ON THE ABS-1…
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ABS & BRAKE LIGHTS 'ON' AND NO BRAKING. SOMETIMES ABS & BRAKE LIGHTS ARE 'ON' AND BRAKING IS NORMAL. DEALER FINALLY PERFORMED RECALL #685. BRAKES WERE OK FOR 11 MONTHS. ORIG. PROBLEM IS BACK. DEALER WILL NOT FIX. RECOMMENDED I GO TO A INDEPENDANT GARAGE FOR REPAIRS. HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND ANYONE WILLING TO WORK ON THE ABS-10 BRAKE SYSTEM.
NHTSA ODI #753613
Mileage unknown · Oct 24, 2001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS 'ON,' AND NO BRAKING. SOMETIMES ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE 'ON' AND BRAKING IS NORMAL. DEALER FINALLY PERFORMED RECALL #685. BRAKES WERE OK FOR 11 MONTHS. ORIG. PROBLEM IS BACK. DEALER WILL NOT FIX. RECOMMENDED I GO TO A INDEPENDENT GARAGE FOR REPAIRS. HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE FIND ANYONE WILLING TO WORK ON THE ABS…
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ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS 'ON,' AND NO BRAKING. SOMETIMES ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE 'ON' AND BRAKING IS NORMAL. DEALER FINALLY PERFORMED RECALL #685. BRAKES WERE OK FOR 11 MONTHS. ORIG. PROBLEM IS BACK. DEALER WILL NOT FIX. RECOMMENDED I GO TO A INDEPENDENT GARAGE FOR REPAIRS. HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE FIND ANYONE WILLING TO WORK ON THE ABS-10 BRAKE SYSTEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #753603
Mileage unknown · Jun 15, 2001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CONSUMER STATES THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE ABS ACTUATOR #96V099, VEHICLE WAS THEN INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE OKAY, CONSUMER STATED HE WAS INFORMED THAT IF IT EVER FAILED FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE IT WOULD BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE, CONSUMER STATES A FEW WEEKS AGO THE BRAKE PEDAL FLUCTUATED AND HAD BEEN ACTING IRREGULAR, AT TIME…
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CONSUMER STATES THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE ABS ACTUATOR #96V099, VEHICLE WAS THEN INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE OKAY, CONSUMER STATED HE WAS INFORMED THAT IF IT EVER FAILED FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE IT WOULD BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE, CONSUMER STATES A FEW WEEKS AGO THE BRAKE PEDAL FLUCTUATED AND HAD BEEN ACTING IRREGULAR, AT TIMES THERE ARE SOUNDS COMING FROM THE ACTUATOR WHEN IT IS OPERATING AND ITS SOUNDS LIKE IT IS NOT ACTING PROPERLY AND THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER ANY DRIVING OF THE VEHICLE, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MECHANIC AND THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES, HOWEVER MECHANIC STATED IT SOUNDED LIKE THE ACTUATOR OR ABS WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.*JB
NHTSA ODI #561648
Mileage unknown · May 11, 2001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 96V099000 FOR ABS FAILURE. DEALERSHIP WAS GOING TO CHARGE CONSUMER $240 TO RUN A DIAGNOSTIC ON VEHICLE BEFORE RECALL WAS TO BE REPAIRED. CONSUMER STATED THAT ABS LIGHT WAS COMING ON , AND BRAKES DO NOT COMPLETELY BRING VEHICLE TO A STOP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS…
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CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 96V099000 FOR ABS FAILURE. DEALERSHIP WAS GOING TO CHARGE CONSUMER $240 TO RUN A DIAGNOSTIC ON VEHICLE BEFORE RECALL WAS TO BE REPAIRED. CONSUMER STATED THAT ABS LIGHT WAS COMING ON , AND BRAKES DO NOT COMPLETELY BRING VEHICLE TO A STOP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #888052
Mileage unknown · May 4, 2001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THERE IS 96V099000; DEALER CLAIMS THAT RECALL REPAIRS HAVE BEEN DONE ALREADY, BUT REMEDY THAT WAS USED HAS NOT HELPED VEHICLE AT ALL.*AK
NHTSA ODI #887431
Mileage unknown · Mar 20, 2001
Power TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic
PEDAL GETS STIFF AND HARD UNTIL CONSUMER HAS TO PUMP IT UP IN ORDER TO HOLD. LIGHTS COMES ON DASHBOARD INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK WHEN BRAKES FAIL, ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATES, DEALERS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO RECREATE FAULT CODES, THIS FAILURE DID NOT OCCUR UNTIL AFTER RECALL REPAIR 96V099, ON ONE OCCASION, BRAKE…
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PEDAL GETS STIFF AND HARD UNTIL CONSUMER HAS TO PUMP IT UP IN ORDER TO HOLD. LIGHTS COMES ON DASHBOARD INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK WHEN BRAKES FAIL, ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATES, DEALERS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO RECREATE FAULT CODES, THIS FAILURE DID NOT OCCUR UNTIL AFTER RECALL REPAIR 96V099, ON ONE OCCASION, BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY AND BRAKE FLUID SPEWED FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER ALL OVER, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ALSO ILLUMINATED, DEALER REPLACED ABS PUMP PISTON ASSEMBLY, ABS DUAL FUNCTION SWITCH, AND ABS ACCUMULATOR PACKAGE, THIS WAS ALL DONE WHEN RECALL WAS COMPLETED, DEALER STATED TO REDO RECALL WORK. SPEEDOMETER READS HIGH, IT IS READING MORE MILES THAN WHAT IS BEING DRIVEN. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #883592
Mileage unknown · Mar 11, 2001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE BRAKES INTERMITTENTLY FAIL AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATES, THIS VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE BRAKE PROBLEMS UNTIL TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIR 96V-009, NOW THE DEALER CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM THEREFORE CAN NOT LOCATE OR ELIMINATE THE MALFUNCTION. NLM
NHTSA ODI #560288
Mileage unknown · Jan 11, 2001
Electrical SystemService Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKE AND ABS LIGHT WOULD STAY ON, AND IT WAS HARD TO PRESS BRAKE PEDAL. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND HE REPLACED ABS PUMP ON DECEMBER 22, 2000. ABS PUMP WENT OUT AGAIN, AND IT WAS REPLACED, ON 24TH, THEN RELAY WENT OUT. ALSO, BATTERY DIED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #878030
Mileage unknown · Dec 13, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WAS DRIVING WHEN ABS LIGHT CAME ON. HAD APPLIED BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN & BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. PROBLEM HAS BEEN INTERMITTENT. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC TRIED TO REPAIR PROBLEM OF THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT, BUT IT WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK CONSUMER HAD ABS REPLACED PRIOR TO THIS SYSTEM AND EXPERIENCED THE EXA…
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WAS DRIVING WHEN ABS LIGHT CAME ON. HAD APPLIED BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN & BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE. PROBLEM HAS BEEN INTERMITTENT. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC TRIED TO REPAIR PROBLEM OF THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT, BUT IT WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK CONSUMER HAD ABS REPLACED PRIOR TO THIS SYSTEM AND EXPERIENCED THE EXACT SAME PROBLEMS AS NOW. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #876479
Mileage unknown · Oct 30, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THERE'S A LOUD CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM BRAKES, AND BRAKES FEEL DIFFERENT. CONSUMER CAN FEEL A DIFFERENCE IN BRAKES WHEN BRAKING. CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 96V099000. DEALER WILL NOT FIX IT UNDER THE RECALL BECAUSE ABS ON THIS VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL.*AK TONE RING ON AXLE IS BROKEN AND CAUSED LOSS OF ABS.. *YH
NHTSA ODI #874109
Official recalls
8Oct 12, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH 2-SPOKE LUXURY WHEELS MANUFACTURED JULY 1992 THROUGH JUNE 1993; OR EQUIPPED WITH 4-SPOKE SPORT WHEELS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1992 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1993. THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE STEERING WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN, LOSS OF CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL FOR CRACKS AND ANY WHEELS WITH CRACKS WILL BE REPLACED. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL HAVE A REINFORCEMENT PLATE INSTALLED TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION IN THE EVENT CRACKING OCCURS.
Sep 2, 1999
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Jul 16, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE LEFT HAND WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT DRIVE ARM WAS NOT MECHANICALLY STAKED TO THE PIVOT SHAFT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW THE DRIVE ARM TO DISENGAGE FROM THE SHAFT LEADING TO A LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY WOULD BE IMPAIRED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT HAND SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT ASSEMBLY.
May 6, 1999
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.
Sep 9, 1997
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS. COVERS ON THE SOLID STALK MOUNTED SEAT BELT BUCKLES CAN BECOME DISLODGED CAUSING THE RELEASE BUTTON TO STICK INSIDE THE COVER. THE BUCKLE WOULD THEN BE ONLY PARTIALLY LATCHED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COVER RETAINING CLIP TO THE STALK MOUNTED BUCKLE COVER TO PREVENT DISLOCATION OF THE BUCKLE COVER.
Sep 9, 1997
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS. THE CENTER REAR SEAT, RIGHT OUTBOARD SIDE, SAFETY BELT ANCHOR HOOK CAN BECOME UNATTACHED FROM THE BODY ANCHOR POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ANCHOR HOOK RETAINING CLIP WITH A REVISED PROFILE CLIP AND A COVER PLATE.
Jun 13, 1996
THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS WILL ALSO BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.
Jun 4, 1993
THE 15 INCH WHEELS HAVE MALFORMED LUG NUT SEAT CONFIGURATION WHICH CAUSES POOR NUT-TO-WHEEL CONTACT AND CENTERING OF THE WHEEL DURING INSTALLATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: POOR NUT-TO-WHEEL CONTACT DURING INSTALLATION CAN LEAD TOPOSSIBLE LOSS OF A WHEEL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: THE ROAD AND SPARE WHEELS WITH THE MALFORMED LUG NUT SEAT CONFIGURATION WILL BE REPLACED.
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NHTSA investigations
12DP03002 · 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.
RQ00011 · Steering Wheel Separation
Opened May 1, 2000 · Closed Apr 1, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
There is no summary currently available
Additional source detail variants (2)
Steering
There is no summary currently available
Steering
There is no summary currently available
EA97020 · Front Windshield Wiper
Opened Sep 30, 1997 · Closed Jul 27, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility
ALLEGED FAILURES OF WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEMS
EA97005 · Safety Belt Anchorage Failures
Opened Apr 10, 1997 · Closed Dec 23, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts:front:anchorage
There is no summary currently available
PE97013 · Windshield Wiper Failure
Opened Apr 2, 1997 · Closed Sep 30, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility
ALLEGED WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL WHILE IN USE
DP97001 · Windshield Wiper Failure
Opened Mar 12, 1997 · Closed Apr 2, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility
CFAS PETITIONED THE AGENCY TO CONDUCT A DEFECT INVESTIGATION ON WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE ON 1989 AND LATER CHRYSLER MODELS WHICH SHOULD INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SPIRIT/ACCLAIM: DYNASTY/NEW YORKER/LANDAU; LANCE/LEBARON; SHADOW/SUNDANCE; CARAVAN/VOYAGER.HOWEVER, BASED ON ODI'S COMPLAINT RECORDS, ONLY CERTAIN MINIVANS WILL BE INVESTIGATED
EA96027 · Alleged Rear Liftgate Support Failure
Opened Oct 31, 1996 · Closed May 16, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
THE RETAINER BOLT OF THE REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT CYLINDERS MAY SHEAR RESULTING IN SUDDEN COLLAPSE OF THE REAR HATCH DOOR.
PE96035 · Alleged Rear Liftgate Support Failure
Opened May 6, 1996 · Closed Oct 31, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
THE RETAINER BOLT OF THE REAR LIFT GATE SUPPORT CYLINDERS MAY SHEER RESULTING IN THE SUDDEN COLLAPSE OF THE REAR HATCH DOOR.
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
EA94028 · Abs Braking System Fails
Opened Jul 29, 1994 · Closed Jun 24, 1996
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
PE94024 · Abs Braking System Fails
Opened Mar 7, 1994 · Closed Jul 29, 1994
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
EA94005 · Liftgate Latches
Opened Jan 31, 1994 · Closed Oct 25, 1995
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
LIFTGATE LATCHES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE FAILED IN LOW AND MODERATE SPEED IMPACTS RESULTING IN OCCUPANT EJECTIONS, INJURIES, AND FATALITIES.THERE ARE TWO FAILURE MODES ASSOCIATED WITH LATCH FAILURE: FORK BOLT-DETENT LEVER BYPASS, AND INERTIAL UNLATCHING.NHTSA ANALYSES OF CHRYSLER AND PEER MINIVANS TOOK THE FORM OF STATIC AND DYNAMIC CRASH TESTING, ENGINEERING EVALUATIONS, COMPLAINT AND FIELD ANALYSES, AND REAL WORLD DATA ANALYSES.A TECHNICAL REPORT DISCUSSING THESE ANALYSES CAN BE FOUND IN THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS TECHNICAL REPORT IN THE PUBLIC VIEWING FILE.CHRYSLER HAS ADVISED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE LATCHES ON ALL THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THE CHRYSLER CAMPAIGN WILL CONSIST OF NOTIFICATION LETTERS TO ALL OWNERS; FREE REPLACEMENT OF ALL LATCHES WITH STRONGER, SAFER LATCHES REGARDLESS OF THE AGE OF THE MINIVANS; NATIONAL ADVERTISING TO PROMOTE CUSTOMER AWARENESS OF THE CAMPAIGN; QUARTERLY REPORTS REGARDING CAMPAIGN COMPLETION RATES; AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL MEASURES TO ENSURE A HIGH COMPLETION RATE, ABOVE AND BEYOND THE ACTIONS THAT NORMALLY WOULD BE TAKEN IN A FORMAL SAFETY RECALL.THESE INCLUDE FOLLOW UP WRITTEN AND TELEPHONIC NOTIFICATIONS TO OWNERS WHO DO NOT BRING THEIR VEHICLES IN FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION.NHTSA FIRMLY BELIEVES THAT THE CRASH PERFORMANCE OF THE LATCHES ON THESE MINIVANS RAISES SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS, AND THAT THE CAMPAIGN ADDRESSES THESE CONCERNS.THE CHRYSLER CORRECTIVE ACTION WILL INCREASE THE STRENGTH OF THE LIFTGATE LATCHES AND DECREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INERTIAL UNLATCHING, THEREBY REDUCING THE RISK OF CRASH-RELATED OPENINGS OF THE LIFTGATE AND POSSIBLE OCCUPANT EJECTION THROUGH THE LIFTGATE OPENING.OWNERS OF CHRYSLER MINIVANS WILL GET A STRONGER, SAFER LATCH FREE OF CHARGE AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE TIME, WITHOUT THE NEED FOR FURTHER TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION AND COMPLEX AND TIME-CONSUMING LITIGATION WITH AN UNCERTAIN OUTCOME.BASED ON THE ABOVE, ODI IS CLOSING THIS INVESTIGATION.
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