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Fiat chrysler automobiles
Official notice
28 May 2012
Last checked
28 May 2012
An official Health Canada notice concerns Fiat chrysler automobiles. On certain vehicles, the right side liftgate sensor may not function as intended, resulting in an increase in force required to stop the power liftgate during its final closing stages. This could result in personal injury if a body part becomes trapped by the closing liftgate. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the right side power liftgate pinch sensor. Published 2012-05-28.
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Recall number
70941
Official notice
2012-05-28
The hazard
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the right side liftgate sensor may not function as intended, resulting in an increase in force required to stop the power liftgate during its final closing stages. This could result in personal injury if a body part becomes trapped by the closing liftgate. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the right side power liftgate pinch sensor.
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