Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
The latch on your vehicle's front doors is a mechanism that keeps your doors closed while driving. In some cases, a small cable inside the latch can become misaligned, causing the door to stick open or not lock properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If your door isn't securely latched, someone in the front seat could get thrown out of the vehicle while you're driving or in a crash, which could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will add a safety feature to both front doors to ensure they stay securely closed, and this repair is completely free to you.
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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