1986 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY Recalls (3)

Campaign:
86V053000 on 04/23/1986
Component:
Electrical system:battery
Manufactured:
02/28/1986 - 02/28/1986
Affected:
32,149
Defect:
Battery cap vents may be partially or completely blocked with plastic flashing. consequence of defect: a build up of internal gas pressure could occur which could result in case rupture, particularly during post charging. should a person be in the vicinity of the battery when the case ruptures, they may be injured by the released gases and/or acid.
Correction:
Rework batteries by probing both vent orifices to eliminate any vent obstruction.
Notes:
System: battery, vents. vehicle description: passenger cars with batteries from a single supplier.

Campaign:
95I001004 on 05/08/1996
Component:
Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock
Manufactured:
07/31/1983 - 06/30/1989
Affected:
411,678
Defect:
Vehicle description: light duty passenger minivans without remote release. this is not a safety recall. there has been no determination that a safety defect exists with the minivan latches. chrysler is conducting a service campaign to replace the liftgate latch assembly of the affected minivans. in a collision, the rear liftgate latch assembly could open.
Consequence:
If the liftgate latch opens, occupants can be ejected resulting in significantly increased risk of injury or death.
Correction:
Chrysler dealers will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. chrysler began notifying owners during november 1995.
Notes:
This is not a safety recall.there has been no determination that a safety defect exists with the minivan latches.however, chrysler has decided to provide a stronger latch without charge.owners can contact chrysler at 1-800-minivan (1-800-646-4826).

Campaign:
95I001008 on 05/12/1996
Component:
Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
Manufactured:
07/31/1983 - 06/30/1989
Affected:
1,262,000
Defect:
Vehicle description: light duty passenger minivans with remote release. this is not a safety recall. there has been no determination that a safety defect exists with the minivan latches. chrysler is conducting a service campaign to replace the liftgate latch assembly of the affected minivans. in a collision, the rear liftgate latch assembly could open.
Consequence:
If the liftgate latch opens, occupants can be ejected resulting in significantly increased risk of injury or death.
Correction:
Chrysler dealers will replace the liftgate latch with a new stronger latch assembly without charge. chrysler began notifying owners of these vehicles during july 1996.
Notes:
This is not a safety recall.there has been no determination that a safety defect exists with the minivan latches.however, chrysler has decided to provide a stronger latch without charge.owners can contact chrysler at1-800-minivan (1-800-646-4826).

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