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NHTSA Investigation EA94040

Engineering Analysis · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) · STRUCTURE

ClosedEngineering Analysis

An investigation is not a finding that a defect exists.

NHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.

Model years namedModel years in our database that NHTSA associated with this inquiry. Being named in an investigation says nothing about whether an individual vehicle has any problem.
1
1 model
Opened
Nov 30, 1994
Engineering Analysis
Closed
May 17, 1996
No associated recall recorded

What NHTSA is examining

The agency's own description of the inquiry, quoted as published

TRUCK LID SUPPORT FAILURE

An investigation is a separate record from a recall and from a manufacturer communication. A manufacturer campaign to repair a safety defect or a failure to meet a federal safety standard.

Investigation details

Identifiers, dates and outcome as recorded by NHTSA

Action number
EA94040
Investigation type
Engineering Analysis (EA)
Status
Closed
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
STRUCTURE
Opened
Nov 30, 1994
Closed
May 17, 1996
Associated recall campaign
None recorded

Vehicles named in this investigation

1 model year across 1 model

Being named here means NHTSA included the vehicle in the scope of its inquiry. It is not a statement that these vehicles have a defect.