Recall campaign77V240000
Recall 77V240000: 1976–1978 Chrysler Lebaron and 3 other models
Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
- Report received
- Dec 28, 1977
- Manufacturer
- Chrysler corporation
- Potentially affected
- 1,207,458vehicles
- Model years
- 1976–1978
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
On the involved vehicles, the hood secondary catch system may be misaligned which may cause the secondary catch to malfunction. Consequently, the hood may not be securely latched.
Remedy
Dealer will adjust the catch system to fully secure the hood, without charge.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1976 Chrysler Lebaron0 complaints
- 1977 Chrysler Lebaron0 complaints
- 1978 Chrysler Lebaron2 complaints
- 1976 Dodge Aspen1 complaints
- 1977 Dodge Aspen0 complaints
- 1978 Dodge Aspen0 complaints
- 1976 Dodge Diplomat0 complaints
- 1977 Dodge Diplomat0 complaints
- 1978 Dodge Diplomat0 complaints
- 1976 Plymouth Volare1 complaints
- 1977 Plymouth Volare0 complaints
- 1978 Plymouth Volare0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.