NHTSA recall 03V-332 (03V332000)

latches, locks and linkages recall reported September 8, 2003 - about 20,978 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V332000
Also written as: 03V-332
Manufacturer number: C29
Reported: September 8, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~20,978
Component: latches, locks and linkages

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LATCH ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 03V-332 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chrysler 300M - 2004

Chrysler Concorde - 2004

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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