NHTSA Now Wants To Study Chrysler Vans For Liftgate Problems

07/05/96

The Feds just won't leave Chrysler alone. Now they are looking at a possible recall of one million of MOPARS' fast selling minivans. The investigation focuses on liftgate and sliding door problems. NHTSA says there have been 48 complaints about sheared support bolts for tailgates that could cause the gate to collapse on people standing under it when open. There have been five complaints of sliding doors in 1996 minivans opening while the vehicles are in motion.

Other NHTSA investigations in the works:
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1991-92 Dodge pickup transmissions
1993-96 Mercury Villager batteries
1995-96 Buick Roadmaster, Chevy Caprice, Cadillac Fleetwood
        wheel studs may shear off
1992    Toyota Camry hod support struts are faulty
1993-94 Chevy C/K 3500 frame rails may be faulty
1991-95 Ford Taurus and Tempo colling fan problem

Bill Maloney -- The Auto Channel