PLYMOUTH VALIANT 1967: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 66V008002
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PLYMOUTH | VALIANT | 1967 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1966-10-04 | 1966-10-12 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 41953
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
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.'
