NHTSA recall 97V-234 (97V234000)
latches, locks and linkages recall reported December 17, 1997 - about 23,493 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 97V234000
- Also written as
- 97V-234
- Reported
- December 17, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- ~23,493
- Component
- latches, locks and linkages
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MICROSWITCH ON THE REAR HATCH LOCK CYLINDER CAN MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE POWER DOOR LOCKS TO UNLOCK INADVERTENTLY.
Why it is dangerous
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, SECURITY FROM UNWANTED INTRUSION INTO THE VEHICLE IS LOST.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE REAR HATCH DOOR UNLOCK CIRCUIT.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-234 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.