Front door latch reinforcement plate/fmvss 206
Defect Summary
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, "door locks and door retention components." an incorrect right front door latch reinforcement plate may have been installed which may cause the secondary door latch to become inoperative.
Safety Consequence
This increases the possibility of a door becoming forced open and an unbelted passenger being ejected during certain crash conditions.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the latch assembly and replace the right front door latch reinforcement plate free of charge. the recall began on march 13, 2006. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) or involving Latches/locks/linkages.
FAQ: Recall 06V072000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 06V072000?
NHTSA recall 06V072000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on March 9, 2006. It addresses: Front door latch reinforcement plate/fmvss 206. The recall affects approximately 27 vehicles, with the defect involving the Latches/locks/linkages component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V072000 or the manufacturer campaign number F11. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.