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 - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 181299 | 06/18/1999 | 181797 | 607298 | This bulletin explains the operation and application of the leak detection pump (ldp) monitor test. *tt | 09/17/1999 |
| 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 - 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 | |||
| 07/26/2002 | 1 | 10/01/2001 | |
| Not long after buying this used vehicle with about 95,000 miles, i noticed a shudder when i got up to about 40 mph. now after driving only 20,000 miles it won't upshift after being driven for about 30 minutes and shudders at take off. the dealership won't bill chrysler for the $2100 tranny repair. i can't afford to be without a vehicle, and a repair bill in that amount or another car payment may put me under. this is very stressing. this is the newest used car i've owned and i thought it'd be reliable. i'll never buy a chrysler again.*ak | |||
| 04/06/2001 | 1 | 06/01/1997 | |
| Tranmission failed and has to be replaced. hood will not stay up and suddenly falls and could easily injure somebody. *ak | |||
| 11/29/1999 | 0 | ||
| While driving on the interstate and coming out of cruise control driver only had low power and reverse. consumer felt that this was a transmission problem, check engine light came on. took vehicle to dealer, and they put in a chrysler transmission. currently, after 500 miles, there's a winding noise. consumer feels this is unsafe because vehicle may lose total power on the highway. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1997 | |||
| When starting vehicle with foot on the brake, and vehicle in park, vehicle went into reverse, causing a collision/injury. cause unknown. *ak | |||
| Transmission locked up while driving . dealer has replaced the transmission. *ak | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1997 | ||
| Transmission failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 08/23/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1997 | |
| The vehicle was parked in park gear when the vehicle moved and crashed into a house, the vehicle was still in parked gear when collision occurred. *mjs | |||
| 08/23/2000 | |||
| Vehicle experiencing problem with rolling while in parked; and hit a house; dealer notified. please provide any further details: | |||