Recall 03V332000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 03V332000. Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH. 20,978 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BOTH PRIMARY AND SECONDARY HOOD LATCH FUNCTION, ALLOWING THE HOOD TO OPEN WITHOUT WARNING. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Defect Summary
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AN INTERNAL HOOD LATCH COMPONENT MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A CRACK, WHICH COULD PROPAGATE AND BREAK, ALLOWING THE PRIMARY/SECONDARY LATCH SPRING TO DISENGAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LATCH ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRYSLER | 300M | 2004 | Check VINs |
| CHRYSLER | CONCORDE | 2004 | Check VINs |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching CHRYSLER from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V189000 | Mar 26, 2026 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | AIR BAGS | 178,246 |
| 25V876000 | Dec 17, 2025 | ROLLX VANS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 86 |
| 25V877000 | Dec 17, 2025 | VANTAGE MOBILITY | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 1,019 |
| 25V573000 | Sep 4, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN | 985 |
| 25V471000 | Jul 17, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 21 |
| 25V388000 | Jun 12, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 140 |
| 25V302000 | May 8, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN | 250,651 |
| 25V191000 | Mar 27, 2025 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 8 |
| 24V888000 | Nov 25, 2024 | BRAUN CORPORATION | SEATS:BARRIERS | 44 |
| 24V793000 | Oct 24, 2024 | CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN | 26 |
Related NHTSA Investigations
Investigations opened by ODI covering the same manufacturer or make (CHRYSLER) in the last 3 years
3 Investigations
| Investigation | Opened | Closed | Status | Vehicle | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE25009 | Sep 5, 2025 | Unknown | OPEN | 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | Intermittent Loss of Electric Power Steering |
| RQ24004 | Feb 27, 2024 | Unknown | OPEN | 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short. |
| RQ24001 | Jan 16, 2024 | Unknown | OPEN | 2017 CHRYSLER PACIFICA | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | Ignition-off high voltage battery fire (Remedy effectiveness of Recall 22V-077) |
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 03V332000
Referencing Complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 444229 | Unknown | 2004 CHRYSLER CONCORDE | STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD | CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 03V332000 ON 14 NOVEMBER, 2003. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP ON 12/5/03 FOR HOOD LATCH R… |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.