NHTSA recall 05V-134 (05V134000)

latches, locks and linkages recall reported April 6, 2005 - about 70,235 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 05V134000
Also written as: 05V-134
Manufacturer number: E06
Reported: April 6, 2005
Vehicles affected: ~70,235
Component: latches, locks and linkages

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, THE POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) LATCH MAY NOT ENGAGE THE STRIKER ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO OPEN WHILE DRIVING.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN UNBELTED PASSENGER COULD BE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER LIFTGATE CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 26, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 05V-134 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chrysler Town And Country - 2003

Dodge Caravan - 2003

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

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.