The problem
On certain passenger vehicles, the hood latch striker may break and allow the hood to open while driving.
The risk
If the hood opens while driving, a crash could occur without prior warning.
The fix
Dealers will replace the hood latch strikers free of charge. The recall began on november 27, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Contacts
Daimlerchrysler recall no. F45. 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 Chrysler dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 06V431000.
- 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.