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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||||||||||||
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 |
| 210499 | 02/26/1999 | 604364 | Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (trs) *tt | 04/27/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
| 210197 | 02/28/1997 | 21-17-96 | 52069 | Transmission fluid auxillary cooler. *tw | 07/17/1997 |
| 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 | |||||
| 210798 | 04/24/1998 | 600751 | Subject on delayed transaxle engagement. *ak | 06/05/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||||
| 211099 | 06/25/1999 | 210598 | 606171 | Subject regarding auxiliary differential vent. *tt | 08/11/1999 |
| 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 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||
| EA03011 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/17/2003 | 01/30/2004 | AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK | 04V021000 | |
| The manufacturer reports above are based on daimlerchrysler | ||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | ||||||
| EA03011 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/17/2003 | 01/30/2004 | AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK | 04V021000 | |
| The manufacturer reports above are based on daimlerchrysler | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/16/2005 | 1 | 11/10/1999 | |
| I am having problems with the transmission down shifting on it's own at low speeds. also the vehicle keeps veering to the right and left. have replaced the control arms two times due to break of bushings. the bolts attaching the steering rack do not keep it secured to the chassis and moves as the steering wheel is operated. there was a recall issued for the suspension control arm bracket in 1999. i have not been notified of this recall and need to know how to receive notification to have the part replaced. the vehicle's manufacture date on the driver's door indicates the manufacture date august/1995.*ak | |||
| 01/03/2005 | 131161 | 1 | 04/28/1998 |
| Transmission is popping from drive to lowest gear at 45 mph and is causing the vehicle to stall. consumer will take vehicle to dealer for inspection. *ak this has happened on several occasions. this times chrysler said it was the speed sensor and this last time the consumer it was told the solenoid. the car stalled on several occasions while on the highway doing speed in excess of 60 mph. *eh | |||
| While driving vehicle there was a hesitation when accelerating. took vehicle to dealer and they replaced the transmission. please provide any further information. ts | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| When shifting gear into drive vehicle makes a humming noise, dealership is aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| When putting vehicle in drive and reverse there was a humming noise coming from underneath of vehicle. dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 12/12/1999 | 2 | 04/01/1998 | |
| The car was on and sitting on a small hill and the transmission would not engage. several weeks before the samething happend in front of my garage after backing out of the garage. *ak | |||
| 08/26/1996 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle was placed in park and the consumer took the key out of the ignition and the vehicle rolled freely. *ak consumer states dealer repaired. *slc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | |||
| 08/21/2004 | 114000 | 1 | 04/30/2002 |
| After removing the ignition key, from parked vehicle it rolled forward down a hill and smashed another vehicle. vehicle was parked on level ground. the vehicle traveled a city block.*ak the consumer believed the problem started after the recall on floor shifter was performed. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 1 | 05/01/2001 | |
| The vehicle was parked and the key was removed from the ignition when all of a sudden the vehicle began to roll backwards and hit a utility pole causing damage to the rear of the vehicle, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for damages. nlm | |||
| 08/18/1999 | |||
| The consumer's son got into the vehicle, switched gears, causing vehicle to roll backwards and run into consumer house. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| 08/20/2007 | 217526 | 1 | 07/10/2005 |
| 1. backing up from a parking place 2. lower control arm bracket ripped away from the engine cradle and cause the cv joint to come apart and break. 3. replaced engine cradle, cv joint,front end alignment. i have pictures and old engine cradle. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| After the replacement of cv joint boot, vehicle started to vibrate. vibration caused the tie rod end bushings to go bad. dealer has inspected vehicle, and will repair again at the owners expense. *ak | |||