Recall 97V095000: 1996–1997 Dodge Stratus and 2 other models

Report received

Jun 6, 1997

Manufacturer

Chrysler corporation

Potentially affected

219,000vehicles

Model years

1996–1997

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

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The secondary hood latch spring can disengage from its retention hole if the hood is slammed shut.

Possible consequence

If this condition occurs simultaneously without engaging the primary latch, the hood would not be restrained increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch spring with a longer end hook spring.

Affected model years

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

• 1996 Chrysler Cirrus160 complaints
• 1997 Chrysler Cirrus69 complaints
• 1996 Dodge Stratus554 complaints
• 1997 Dodge Stratus349 complaints
• 1996 Plymouth Breeze182 complaints
• 1997 Plymouth Breeze155 complaints