NHTSA recall 06V072000
Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Jeep Liberty
Reported Mar 9, 200627 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONMaker’s number F11Built Feb 7, 2006 – Feb 7, 2006
The defect
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, "door locks and door retention components." an incorrect right front door latch reinforcement plate may have been installed which may cause the secondary door latch to become inoperative.
The risk
This increases the possibility of a door becoming forced open and an unbelted passenger being ejected during certain crash conditions.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the latch assembly and replace the right front door latch reinforcement plate free of charge. the recall began on march 13, 2006. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.