Recall 77V-240: 1976–1978 Chrysler Lebaron, 1976–1978 Dodge Aspen and 2 more
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall for latches/locks/linkages, reported to NHTSA on Dec 28, 1977, covering about 1,207,458 vehicles.
The problem
On the involved vehicles, the hood secondary catch system may be misaligned which may cause the secondary catch to malfunction. Consequently, the hood may not be securely latched.
The fix
Dealer will adjust the catch system to fully secure the hood, without charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: structure; hood secondary latch/striker.consequences of defect: the hood could spring open during vehicle operation,obscuring the driver"s view of the road and, possibly, causing an accident.note: if the vehicle was previously recalled for correction of the servicebrake hydraulic system, the secondary hood catch service should also have beencompleted.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 77V240000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysler Lebaron | 1976, 1977, 1978 | All years |
| Dodge Aspen | 1976, 1977, 1978 | All years |
| Dodge Diplomat | 1976, 1977, 1978 | All years |
| Plymouth Volare | 1976, 1977, 1978 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 77V-240?
On the involved vehicles, the hood secondary catch system may be misaligned which may cause the secondary catch to malfunction. Consequently, the hood may not be securely latched.
How is recall 77V-240 fixed?
Dealer will adjust the catch system to fully secure the hood, without charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.