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NHTSA Campaign ID:
03V332000 Component: Latches/Locks/Linkages: Hood: Latch Manufacturer: Daimler-Chrysler Corporation |
| Year: 2004 |
Make: Chrysler |
Model: 300M |
Recall Date: 09/04/2003 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 20,978 Manufactured: |
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Defect Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, an internal hood latch component may have been manufactured with a crack, which could propagate and break, allowing the primary/secondary latch spring to disengage.Consequence Summary: This could result in loss of both primary and secondary hood latch function, allowing the hood to open without warning. This could increase the risk of a crash.Corrective Summary: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the latch assembly. Owner notification is expected to begin during September 2003. Owners should contact Daimler Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. |
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