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2008 DODGE Avenger LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Under Review

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES issues.

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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Safety Recalls

Under Review #07V414000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
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.
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.
Free Fix
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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Under Review #07V104000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE MAY BECOME PARTIALLY UNSEATED FROM THE INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING CAUSING THE DOOR LATCH TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION AND NOT BE SECURED TO THE STRIKER.
Risk if Unfixed
DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, THE POSSIBILITY OF A DOOR OPENING COULD CAUSE AN UNBELTED PASSENGER TO BE EJECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Free Fix
THIS ACTION IS SUPERSEDED (PLEASE SEE 07-V414.) DEALERS WILL ADD FREE OF CHARGE A SECONDARY FEATURE TO BOTH FRONT DOORS TO PREVENT THE DOOR LATCH CABLE FERRULE FROM BECOMING UNSEATED AT THE INTERIOR FRONT DOOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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Other DODGE Avenger 2008 Recalls

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall

Other DODGE Avenger Years

2014
1 recall
2013
5 recalls
2012
3 recalls
2011
3 recalls
2010
3 recalls
2009
2 recalls
2007
4 recalls
2000
5 recalls

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