Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
07039705/09/199707-05-936088786Concerns with engine coolant usage. *nlm01/07/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
070020202/04/2002070200629133Subject regarding low or no cabin head, engine cooling system system fill procedure. *tt03/27/2002
07020006/16/2000614154Some vehicles may exhibit engine overheating and / or coolant bottle failures after service has been performed on the engine cooling system. *tt09/29/2000
07039705/09/199752963Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol. *yc11/13/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
18010002/04/2000609988Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes p1494, p0442 p0455, or p0456. *tt04/12/2000
18249708/08/19976088926Information on no start diagnostic cam/crank sensor $01 and $28. *nlm01/11/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
09099712/19/19976088858Information on gasket surface preparation on aluminum engine components. *nlm01/10/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
25029810/23/1998602881Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - obd ii carb readiness monitor information. *yc01/20/1999

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
05/14/2004770001
 While driving, smoke came from underneath the hood on the passenger side. the vehicle was towed to the dealership. the dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. the cause was not determined. please provide more information. *la
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
01/01/200453000112/18/1999
 I drive a 1997 chrysler lhs. i have 2 issues both covered under recalls that chrysler has performed. 1. evaporator failed - chrysler added an addendum to increase the warranty on this to 71,000 miles. mine failed at 53k and i had a independant mechanic repair my car. total cost was around $1,000. called chrysler and they simply said they would not cover the cost of the repair. i asked why and the help desk person said a tech told him we won't cover the costs. the repairs we're made last year. if it's covered and their addendum states it will ocver it how are they allowed to skirt past this? 2. my car leaks gas. found a recall in 1999 that addressed an issue about bad fuel rails and chrysler would did indeed repair cars. my car has the recall repairs performed. doing a vin check verified this. so i explained to my chrysler dealer that obviously the recall is bad. he said bring the car in, i'll analyze it ( at my cost $100 ) and we will dtermine where it's at. i don't believe i should have to spend any $$ on their faulty work. how do i proceed to get chrysler cover their poor quality? i live in florida and very concerned that my car is a deatrh trap with the leaking fuel. at the extremem temperatures cars reach in flroida - a combustion is not far from happening. please help.*ak
05/04/2002121454111/14/2001
 Over-heating of car engine. failure of cooling fans, radiator leaking due to crack in radiator.
08/01/199804/28/1998
 Water pump. power window.
07/01/1997407/01/1997
 Water pump failed several times.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
05/04/2002121454111/14/2001
 Over-heating of car engine. failure of cooling fans, radiator leaking due to crack in radiator.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
05/04/2002121454111/14/2001
 Over-heating of car engine. failure of cooling fans, radiator leaking due to crack in radiator.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
10/09/19986
 When consumer turned off the engine and tried to turn it back on, it won't start, especially when driving on a drive through. dealer and manufacturer were contacted. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
107/01/1997
 Belts failed.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
06/18/19974
 When parking vehicle, driver smelled odor of gas fumes. driver also noticed a heavy odor of gas fumes outside the vehicle. has not taken vehicle to dealer. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
107/01/1997
 Exhaust system sensor failed.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
10/17/1998
 The consumer has been experiencing problems with muffler.muffler gets so hot, that it burns the metal under the car which, in turn, burns the rubber under the rear seats. when the consumer touched the muffler, it burnt his hand. in addition, it caused the rear seats to get very warm/hot. the manufacturer has been contacted. *ak
10/12/1998
 The consumer has been experiencing problems with muffler. muffler gets so hot, it burns the metal underneath the vehicle which, in turn, burns the rubber underneath the rear seats. *ak