The problem
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, "Door locks and door retention components." An incorrect right front door latch reinforcement plate may have been installed which may cause the secondary door latch to become inoperative.
The risk
This increases the possibility of a door becoming forced open and an unbelted passenger being ejected during certain crash conditions.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the latch assembly and replace the right front door latch reinforcement plate free of charge. The recall began on march 13, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Contacts
Daimlerchrysler recall no. F11. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Jeep dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 06V072000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.