Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V149000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 06/01/2005 to 02/20/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 44367 | 06/26/2006 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/03/2006 | 05/03/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.7 liter engines and mk25e braking systems may exhibit inadequate clearance between the rear brake tubes and the exhaust gas recirculation tube. contact between the brake tubes and exhaust gas recirculation tube over an extended period of time may cause the brake tubes to wear through and cause a brake fluid leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can result in a decrease of braking force and the potential for an engine compartment fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the rear brake tubes for damage and replace them free of charge. a clip will also be installed to secure the brake tubes to the right front shock tower to maintain proper clearance to the exhaust gas recirculation tube. the recall began on june 26, 2006. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimlerchrysler recall no. f18. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 17000 | 1 | |
| Brake rotors became warped about 17000 miles then got worse and worse. i replaced the tires at about 30,000 and had the pads checked. the pads were ceramic type and had zero wear. the rotors are a problem. my 05 dodge 4x4 has the same problem and it only has 23000 miles. chrysler is buying bad rotors!!!!!! *tr | |||
| 04/09/2008 | 52000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the brake pedal makes a squeaking noise that appears to originate from the springs. the noise occurred at 5 mph whenever the brake pedal was depressed. the vehicle is currently at the dealer, but has not yet been diagnosed. in addition, both of the rear windows do not work and have not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 52,000. | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 10000 | 6 | 09/01/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. while driving 10-15 mph, the vehicle stalled and failed to accelerate. the vehicle would accelerate approximately one minute later. the dealer stated that the vehicle misfired on two occasions. on two other occasions, the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure. the dealer installed a power train control module, however, the failure continued. as of august 16, 2007, the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 26,000. the dealer stated the rear brake tube must be inspected for damage, if brake tube is damaged must be replaced. the consumer provided multiple repair invoices pertaining to the defect. updated 08/31/07 *tr | |||
| 10/18/2006 | 7000 | 1 | 09/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at 30 mph on a wet road, there was an increased stopping distance and a loss of vehicle control without warning. the vehicle left the roadway and descended down an embankment. no injuries were sustained, but the vehicle sustained minor damage. the police were alerted, and a report was taken. the vehicle was towed to a dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. additionally, there was a nhtsa recall; #06v149000 performed on the vehicle concerning the brakes however, the recall did not remedy the problem. the decreased braking force and increased stopping distance continued to persist. the manufacturer was alerted. *ak | |||
| 05/01/2006 | 5000 | 3 | 02/01/2006 |
| Serious brakes and rotor failure. *jb | |||
| 01/12/2006 | 8470 | 1 | 06/04/2005 |
| 2006 chrysler 300 touring, loud noise from brake pedal, dealer found return spring improperly installed from factory. repair did not correct the problem. recall repair on transmission did not fix the problem. front brakes pull when applied at any speed. the car has a loud/hard engine idle. *nm | |||
| 08/30/2005 | 1972 | 3 | 06/24/2005 |
| On june 24, 2005, i purchased a new 2006 chrysler 300c srt8. i currently have 1972 miles on my vehicle. i have been having a problem with the braking performance of my vehicle that has not been resolved after several repair attempts. the vehicle was purchased for the purpose of enjoyment and my expectations are not being met. upon application of the brakes, my vehicle makes a very loud squeaking sound that lessens the value of the vehicle and the implied comfort that a reasonable person should expect from his/her vehicle. in accordance with my service manual, on numerous occasions, i have promptly taken the vehicle to the local chrysler service department and requested that the situation be corrected. my requests for correction have not been met. the service dealer has informed me that they are aware of the problem but have not done anything to correct it. they have stated that the rotors may be too small and need to be changed. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 02/18/2008 | 40000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. the calipers on her brakes have been failing for over two years. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the technicians could not identify the cause of the failure. however the dealer would always resurface the brakes and turn the rotors. a certified mechanic finally concluded that the caliper was grabbing the wheels, and that the rotors did not have to be turned. she took the vehicle back to the dealer , but they wanted to charge her $40.00 to perform a diagnostic test on the brakes again. the manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. the failure mileage was 40,000 to 45,0000. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 06/30/2006 | 17199 | 1 | 08/26/2005 |
| Bought chrysler 300 srt8 late august 2005. complained about brake squeal and dust/excessive brake dust. took car in for warranty service with 17,000 miles. only to be advised that there was a technical service bulletin issued, but if car not brought in before 12,000 miles/12 months the repair will be approx. $865 for brake pads and resurfacing rotors. i am unable to find tech bulletin referred to. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 06/12/2009 | 24000 | 1 | 01/01/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle and steering wheel vibrated excessively when the brakes were applied. in addition, the front end began to shimmy and the contact experienced difficulty steering the vehicle. the dealer stated that the front and rear rotors were warped. the contact was strongly advised to replace the front and rear brake pads and rotors. the vehicle has not been repaired due to the unavailability of the parts that were ordered. the failure mileage was 24,000 and current mileage was 25,800. updated 8/7/09 *cn updated 08/11/09.*jb | |||
| 11/10/2006 | 2500 | 1 | 07/10/2005 |
| I took my car to the dealer to find out why i had these big grooves in my rotors and a grinding noise and they have 2 bulletins out on the brake problem but would not fix them due to car being past 12,000 miles. these brakes could be faulty the vehicle is a 300 srt /i took it to a brake specialist and they told me they were defective and now the dealer wont fix them because the car has 16,000 miles on it. these cars brakes could lead to safety problems if not recalled. *jb | |||
| 03/10/2006 | 1000 | 1 | 08/10/2005 |
| Brake pads scoring rotors pads replaced nothing done about the grooved rotors. *jb | |||
| 12/28/2005 | 1 | ||
| Wife drives 2006 chrysler 300srt-8 normal driver no speeding, no hard braking, car just has 10,000 miles bought it last year. the rotors are already worn and the brakes have worn out more than of usual wear. there is no reason for this wear to be at this time.*ak | |||
| 11/20/2005 | 1 | 09/13/2005 | |
| Front rotors show excessive groove and dust. car only have 2,500 miles on it. *jb | |||