Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
Your vehicle's hood latch striker may break, allowing the hood to open while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hood opens while driving, you could be in a crash without warning, which could cause serious injury or damage.
Free Fix
Don't worry, it's free! Dealers will replace the hood latch striker at no cost to you, starting November 27, 2006. You can also contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403 for more information.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE HOOD LATCH STRIKER MAY BREAK AND ALLOW THE HOOD TO OPEN WHILE DRIVING.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE HOOD OPENS WHILE DRIVING, A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOOD LATCH STRIKERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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