NHTSA recall 99V-158 (99V158000)
latches, locks and linkages recall reported June 24, 1999 - about 19,830 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 99V158000
- Also written as
- 99V-158
- Manufacturer number
- K64
- Reported
- June 24, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- ~19,830
- Component
- latches, locks and linkages
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVAN. THE SLIDING DOORS MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY.
Why it is dangerous
AN IMPROPERLY LATCHED DOOR COULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, A DOOR COULD OPEN COMPLETELY. AN UNRESTRAINED REAR SEAT PASSENGER COULD FALL OUT OF AN OPEN DOOR OF A MOVING VEHICLE AND BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-158 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.