The problem
The hood secondary latch on the involved vehicles may be subject to binding due to variations in the latch and its mounting base assembly. A problem could occur if the primary latch became inoperative or was not properly engaged.
The fix
The dealer will inspect the secondary hood latch system and, if necessary, adjust it at no cost to owner.
Contacts
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: structure; hood assembly, latches.Consequences of defect: sudden "fly up" of an unrestrained hood could impairdriver visibility and could result in a vehicle accident without prior warning.
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 Dodge, Plymouth dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 80V138000.
- 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.