Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
The latch system on your doors is a mechanism that keeps your doors closed and secure. In some cases, the cable inside the latch can come loose, causing the door to stick or not lock properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If your door latch isn't working correctly, you're at risk of an unbelted passenger falling out of the vehicle while driving or being ejected in a crash, which could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your authorized dealership will add an extra safety feature to both of your front doors, free of charge. This will ensure your doors lock and unlock reliably, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE MAY BECOME PARTIALLY UNSEATED FROM THE INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING POSSIBLY CAUSING THE LATCH TO STICK IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION OR THE LOCK FUNCTION TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
DRIVING A VEHICLE WITH AN UNLATCHED DOOR CAN RESULT IN AN UNBELTED FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT FALLING OUT OF THE VEHICLE OR BEING EJECTED IN A CRASH, CAUSING INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD A SECONDARY RETENTION FEATURE TO BOTH FRONT DOORS. THIS ACTION WILL SUPERSEDE AND EXPAND A PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL (PLEASE SEE 07V-104). THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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