May 17 2009
Auo Recalls: Chrysler, Concorde, 2004
Build Dates : March 07, 2003 - June 11, 2003
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03V332000
Date Owner’s Notified: 20030922
Date Received by ODI: 20030908
Date Added to Databse: 20030916
Manufacturer’s Involved: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: C29
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 20978
Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles, an internal hood latch component may have been manufactured with a crack, which could propagate and break, allowing the primary/secondary latch spring to disengage.
Consequence:
This could result in loss of both primary and secondary hood latch function, allowing the hood to open without warning. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the latch assembly. Owner notification began on September 22, 2003.