NHTSA recall 10E034000

Equipment · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

August 10, 2010report date

6,686units affected

Equipment recalltype

Details

What's wrong: When the hitch is loaded to the maximum rating, the hitch may fracture or break at the bend location where the main body of the hitch meets the hitch muffler strap.

Why it matters: If the area in question fractures or breaks, this could cause an unstable driving condition, possibly resulting in a crash.

The fix: Curt mfg will notify owners of record and will replace the hitch free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August 2010.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

1997 Chrysler Town And Country, 1998 Chrysler Town And Country, 1999 Chrysler Town And Country, 2000 Chrysler Town And Country, 2001 Chrysler Town And Country, 2002 Chrysler Town And Country, 2003 Chrysler Town And Country, 2004 Chrysler Town And Country, 2005 Chrysler Town And Country, 2006 Chrysler Town And Country, 2007 Chrysler Town And Country, 2001 Chrysler Voyager, 2002 Chrysler Voyager, 2003 Chrysler Voyager, 2004 Chrysler Voyager, year not stated Curt Class 3, 1996 Dodge Caravan, 1997 Dodge Caravan, 1998 Dodge Caravan, 1999 Dodge Caravan, 2000 Dodge Caravan, 2001 Dodge Caravan, 2002 Dodge Caravan, 2003 Dodge Caravan, 2004 Dodge Caravan, 2005 Dodge Caravan, 2006 Dodge Caravan, 2007 Dodge Caravan, 1996 Plymouth Voyager, 1997 Plymouth Voyager, 1998 Plymouth Voyager, 1999 Plymouth Voyager, 2000 Plymouth Voyager.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 10E034000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.