Preliminary Evaluation · Closed

ALLEGED REAR LIFTGATE SUPPORT FAILURE

Action number

PE96035

Opened

May 6, 1996

Closed

Oct 31, 1996

Outcome

Recall 97V079000

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

This investigation led to a recall

NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 97V079000.

Campaign 97V079000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.

What NHTSA is examining

The retainer bolt of the rear lift gate support cylinders may sheer resulting in the sudden collapse of the rear hatch door.

Vehicles under investigation

1991 Chrysler Town and Country 1992 Chrysler Town and Country 1993 Chrysler Town and Country 1991 Dodge Caravan 1992 Dodge Caravan 1993 Dodge Caravan 1991 Plymouth Voyager 1992 Plymouth Voyager 1993 Plymouth Voyager

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.