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 | |||||
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| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V021000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 04/01/1992 to 07/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 2315768 | 06/14/2004 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/13/2004 | 01/15/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key removed. an inoperative interlock may also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the park position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. owner notification began on june 14, 2004. owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimlerchrysler recall no. c45.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V183000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/25/1994 to 01/21/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 685000 | 10/26/1998 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/06/1998 | 08/17/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. the adjustment of the cable connecting the console shifter mechanism to the ignition key can cause a trapped key condition which can result in a low force required to depress the shift button. a combination of applying a mis-adjusted release button with a low force attempt to shift out of park with the key in the locked position, can break the connecting pin in the shifter. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this happens, the ignition-park interlock system will be nonfunctional. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect for proper operation of the system. any vehicles that are not functional after the inspection will have the shift mechanism and cable replaced with a self-adjusting design. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began october 26, 1998. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 2100601 | 03/16/2001 | 211699 | 621898 | Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj | 10/03/2001 |
| 210597 | 03/14/1997 | 6088988 | Concerns with 41te/42le transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift. *nlm | 01/11/2000 | |
| 210599A | 09/03/1999 | 210599 | 607959 | This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt | 10/19/1999 |
| 210599 | 03/05/1999 | 604696 | Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt | 05/07/1999 | |
| 210499 | 02/26/1999 | 604364 | Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (trs) *tt | 04/27/1999 | |
| 184095 | 12/01/1995 | 46485 | Bulletin applies to '96 vehicles equipped w/ 2.5l engine (avenger/sebring/ talon built prior to nov. 10, 1995 mdh [11-10-xx]) (cirrus/stratus built prior to sept. 25, 1995 mdh [9-25-xx]). intermittent speed control cutout during normal ope | 04/25/1996 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
| 211497 | 12/12/1997 | 6089036 | Concerns with transmission fluid auxiliary cooler. *nlm | 01/12/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 180997 | 02/28/1997 | 51993 | Vehicle shudder during torque converter emcc (lock up) operation/diagnostic trouble code 38. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 210298 | 06/26/1998 | 601581 | Information on diagnostic / driveability improvements, transaxle that incorporates a transmission range sensor (trs) only. reduces a shudder condition that may be experienced during light throttle 1-2 upshift. *ak | 08/12/1998 | |
| 210798 | 04/24/1998 | 600751 | Subject on delayed transaxle engagement. *ak | 06/05/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 210997 | 05/16/1997 | 6089028 | Information on 41te/42le service information. *nlm | 01/12/2000 | |
| 970314210597 | 03/14/1997 | 54371 | Condition with tranaxle shudder during a 3rd gear to 3rd gear partial emcc ( electronically modulated converter clutch) engagement, 3rd gear partial emcc to 4th gear partial emcc engagement, or 4th gear to 4th gear emcc engagement. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/31/2008 | 127505 | 1 | |
| Http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/artemis/public/recalls/1998/v/rc-98v183-nn.pdf recall has not been repaired and they have actually made it worse! *tr | |||
| 01/30/2002 | 2 | 02/01/2001 | |
| The vehicle 'changed gears' while driving along a major highway, as if it slipped into park or reverse. the tires began to spin uncontrollably and the rpm and engine was raised. managed to maneuver the vehicle off the main road to avoid being hit from the rear by oncoming traffic. turned engine off, put the car into park, and restarted car. put the car into drive but the car would not shift beyound 2nd gear. mechanic does not recognize 'code' and states that the transmission has to be rebuilt. thank god, i was alone in the car (i was headed to school to pick up my teenage daughter), and could manage to get it off of the main highway and out of heavy traffic to avoid a major accident and posible fatalities. | |||
| 09/07/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| A week ago while driving at 40 consumer felt like car was down shifting, rpm's would rev up, but consumer could not go faster than 40 mph. on 14th of september, while on the interstate car down shifted. consumer said gears would not shift.*ak | |||
| 10/31/1999 | 2 | 12/01/1996 | |
| Transmission failed and had to be rebuilt at 42,534 miles. transmission failed again 800 miles later. eventhough i had reported an earlier problem on trans (while still under warranty), they would not cover this failure due to the fact i was 6,000 miles over warranty. | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Dealer replaced failed componets. the starter took three tries to fix in 1997. it was intermentent. | |||
| 06/04/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Problem was diagnosed as a failure of the transmission control module (tcm) and the solenoid pack. however, it is apparent that the transmission itself is faulty, as it makes a moaning sound at what i presume are the shift points. dealer does not recognize this issue as a problem, although it is getting progressively worse. original diagnosed problem, failure of the tcm, would cause the auto to go into limp-in mode. (auto defaults to second gear, which would happen at low speeds or when stopped.) | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| 15 | 01/01/1996 | ||
| Car would shift out of gear at various speeds and at stop. the car also jerks into gear at various speeds. it has been taken back to the dealer on numerous occasions, each time they can't seem to find any problems with the vehicle. the last instance of this occurring was february 5th 1999. while pulling into my development at a speed of 35mph the car jumped out of gear, and i was unable to get the vehicle into drive or reverse. i had to push the vehicle to my driveway. my concern is that my family was in the vehicle when this occurred and we had just come off the highway. *ak | |||
| 04/29/1997 | 4 | ||
| Driving about 20mph, it would pop out of gear; 2nd time at 55mph popped out of gear; would not downshift to neutral;3rd time about 30mph, popped into low gear. 1st time cooled off; 2nd/3rd had towed to dealer & who will order parts after checking vehicle. *ak | |||
| After stopping the vehicle, the vehicle shifts out of gear. please describe. *ak | |||
| Auto will not downshift even though the manual states that it should down shift. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| The gear shift can move without the release button applied. dealer says this is normal. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 11/30/2006 | 135000 | 3 | 12/01/1998 |
| Dt*: the contact stated there were three recalls were performed on the vehicle, which were not performed correctly. the fuel pump recall #06e091000, hood attachments #97v095000, and the ignition switch #98v183000 were the 3 recalls. all 3 recalls were completed but the problems were not corrected, and the service dealer and manufacturer were not willing to correct these issues further under the recall. | |||
| 11/28/2006 | 91960 | 1 | 05/08/1998 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the shifter could be taken out of gear without the key in the ignition and the check engine light illuminated. a nhtsa recall, #98v183000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the park/neutral start switch however, the recall did not remedy the problem. the dealership would not offer a second repair under the recall. | |||
| A link within automatic transmission interlock system malfuntioned, causing vehicle not to engage in park or drive. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| 12/14/1998 | 1 | ||
| Possible interlock system failure caused the vehicle in accident. the consumer had filed claim with the other vehicle's insurance.the subrogation specialist jacqueline martin attached the recall. *yh | |||
| 12/14/1998 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experienced recall failure on the ignition park shift interlock system resulting in vehicle rolling down a hill and hitting a tree. mjs | |||
| 10/24/1998 | 1 | ||
| Parked vehicle. getting out of vehicle when it started rolling backwards. driver knocked down by door. vehicle hit tree in woods after owner got loose. emergency brakes not on at time. will be taking vehicle to dealership. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/06/2003 | 89455 | 1 | 02/11/1999 |
| While traveling on the highway and without prior warning there was a explosion due to the trans axle loosening and busting the transmission case. *ak the vehicle experienced loss of power steering and brakes. the transmission was serviced. *ph *jb *jb *ph *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 07/31/2008 | 127505 | 1 | |
| Http://nhthqnwws111.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/artemis/public/recalls/1998/v/rc-98v183-nn.pdf recall has not been repaired and they have actually made it worse! *tr | |||
| 1 | 02/22/2001 | ||
| The differential pin broke off and damaged the transmission while the consumer was traveling. *yh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 20 | 01/19/2000 | ||
| While driving accelerator pedal sticks ,causing loss of vehicle control. *ak the vehicle's rpm races up and down while applying the brake. when brake is released, the vehicle goes forward on its own. the a/c failed. the transmission revs and appears it's going to blow up. the dealer tried to fix all of the above. some of it twice or more. | |||