Grand Caravan FWD V6-181 3.0L SOHC (1993)
Tailgate Shock / Support: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall 99V213000: Liftgate and Strut Bolts Defect
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 99V213000
Component: STRUCTURE: HATCHBACK HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1800000
Year: 1993
Make: PLYMOUTH TRUCK, DODGE TRUCK, CHRYSLER TRUCK
Model: VOYAGER, CARAVAN, TOWN & COUNTRY
Manufactured From: AUG 1990 To: JUN 1994
Year of Recall: '99
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:
Vehicle Description: Mini vans.
The bolts used to attach the strut to the body and the rear liftgate can
accumulate fatigue damage if three factors combine. If the bolt is loose,
the gas strut is over-pressurized, and the frequency of opening and
closing cycles is higher than for the average customer, the bolt can fail.
Personal injury could occur if the bolts break allowing the liftgate to
fall suddenly.
Dealers will inspect for loose fasteners, if the fasteners are loose, the
strut (and integral bolts) will be replaced. If the bolt shows evidence of
torque, the bolt will be removed, larger washers will replace the existing
washer and the bolt will be reinstalled and hand tightened to the target
torqued. Owner notification began during August 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date
and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should
contact Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
