The 1996 Chrysler Cirrus has two recalls, the more serious being a hood latch defect where the primary and secondary latches can both fail, allowing the hood to fly up while driving and blocking the driver's view.
The second recall is a compliance issue: the powertrain control module may not adequately regulate carbon monoxide emissions as required.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine control computer's calibration may not properly manage carbon monoxide emissions, causing the vehicle to exceed emission standards.
What the fix does
The engine control computer will be updated with new calibration software to properly control emissions.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The hood latch spring may slip out of position when closing the hood, causing both the primary and secondary latches to fail. This can allow the hood to fly open while driving.
What the fix does
The secondary hood latch spring will be replaced with a version that has a longer end hook to keep it secure.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
