Doors: latchRecall 66V-008 · Dodge and Plymouth vehicles
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 66V-008 covers 41,953 Dodge and Plymouth vehicles for a doors: latch problem, reported to NHTSA on October 12, 1966.
Source: NHTSA recall 66V008002 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
DOOR LATCH STRIKER ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE A BRITTLE STRIKER SLEEVE AND WASHER.FAILURE OF EITHER OF THESE PARTS BY CRACKING COULD RENDER THE DOOR LATCH INOPERATIVE ONCE THE DOOR IS OPENED.THE STRIKER CAN- NOT BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE LOCK PILLAR WHILE THE DOOR IS CLOSED. THEREFORE, THERE IS NO HAZARD OF DOOR COMING OPEN WHILE CAR IS IN OPERATION.(REPLACE DOOR LATCH STRIKER ASSEMBLIES.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.