NHTSA recall 95I001008 · Incomplete vehicle
Latches/locks/linkages › Tailgate › Latch
Chrysler Town And Country and 4 more
The defect
Vehicle description: light duty passenger minivans with remote release. this IS not a safety recall. there has been no determination that a safety defect exists with the minivan latches. chrysler IS conducting a service campaign to replace the liftgate latch assembly of the affected minivans. in a collision, the rear liftgate latch assembly could open.
The risk
If the liftgate latch opens, occupants can be ejected resulting in significantly increased risk of injury or death.
The remedy
Chrysler dealers will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. chrysler began notifying owners of these vehicles during july 1996.