NHTSA recall 97V-095 (97V095000)

structure recall reported June 6, 1997 - about 219,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V095000
Also written as: 97V-095
Reported: June 6, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~219,000
Component: structure

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING CAN DISENGAGE FROM ITS RETENTION HOLE IF THE HOOD IS SLAMMED SHUT.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS SIMULTANEOUSLY WITHOUT ENGAGING THE PRIMARY LATCH, THE HOOD WOULD NOT BE RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING WITH A LONGER END HOOK SPRING.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-095 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Chrysler Cirrus - 1996, 1997

Dodge Stratus - 1996, 1997

Plymouth Breeze - 1996, 1997

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.