Dodge Avenger Recall R/2007/157: Front Door Latches Could Fail To Operate, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 15 Feb 2008
- Launched
- 392
- vehicles in the UK
- G33
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Dodge recalled Avenger vehicles built between 1 January 2007 and 26 October 2007. The front door latch cables may; during certain operating conditions become detached from the interior release handle housing. The dealer will install the a latch cable retaining clip on the right and left front door interior release handle housings. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front door latch cables may; during certain operating conditions become detached from the interior release handle housing. This can result in the door latch sticking in the unlatched position and the lock function to become inoperative.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT DOOR LATCHES COULD FAIL TO OPERATE Defect: It has been identified that the front door latch cables may; during certain operating conditions become detached from the interior release handle housing. This can result in the door latch sticking in the unlatched position and the lock function to become inoperative. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have a latch cable retaining clip installed on the right and left front door interior release handle housings.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the door latch sticking in the unlatched position and the lock function to become inoperative.
The Fix
The dealer will install the a latch cable retaining clip on the right and left front door interior release handle housings.
Are You Affected?
Avenger built between 1 January 2007 and 26 October 2007 may be included. Dodge estimates 392 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Dodge, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Dodge.
- Book with any franchised Dodge dealer, quoting the campaign code G33 or the DVSA reference R/2007/157. See how to get a Dodge recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 24 Dodge recalls in DVSA’s data. The one launched after it was R/2010/104 on 4 Oct 2010, for accelerator pedal may fail to return to idle. You can also see every Dodge recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/157, launched 15 February 2008. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.