Recall 97V079000: 1992 Plymouth Voyager and 4 other models

Report received

May 16, 1997

Manufacturer

Chrysler corporation

Potentially affected

436,000vehicles

Model years

1992

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

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1992 Chrysler Town And Country135 complaints
• 1992 Dodge Caravan913 complaints
• 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan255 complaints
• 1992 Plymouth Grand Voyager244 complaints
• 1992 Plymouth Voyager701 complaints