Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 2400901 | 08/03/2001 | 240200 | 623243 | Subject pertaining to a/c heater performance.*slc | 10/26/2001 |
| 240200 | 03/24/2000 | 610638 | Some vehicles may exhibit erratic operation of the a/c and heater systems including: lack of cold air, lack of hot air, unrequested mode change (atc only), no control of mode or temperature control or dithering / tapping blend door noise | 05/09/2000 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||||
| 240698 | 05/22/1998 | 601684 | Automatic temperature control (atc) system, if left in auto mode when the ignition is turne doff, occasionally revers to manual mode when the ignition is turned back on. *ak | 08/19/1998 | |
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||||
| 233398 | 12/04/1998 | 603147 | Experiencing a squeak noise in window regulator. *yc | 02/04/1999 | |
| 233398 | 10/09/1998 | 602890 | Experiencing a squeak noise coming from door as window is rolled up or down. *yc | 01/20/1999 | |
| 233398 | 07/31/1998 | 602328 | A squeak or click noise coming from door as window is rolled up or down. *ak | 10/26/1998 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 0803100 | 10/20/2000 | 084698A | 618861 | A condition may exist where the window sticks in the up position. this condition may be intermittent. *tt | 05/03/2001 |
| 084099 | 12/03/1999 | 6089717 | Discussion stating that currently, window motors are being serviced separately from the window regulator. *tt | 02/24/2000 | |
| 084698 | 12/04/1998 | 603103 | Concerns with window sticks in the up position. *ak | 11/17/1999 | |
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 236098 | 12/11/1998 | 603159 | Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where the sunshade fabric delaminates from the substrate along the edeges of the sunshade. *yc | 02/05/1999 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 2303900 | 10/20/2000 | 231195 | 618873 | Information on door glass lift plate service. *tt | 05/03/2001 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 06/15/2005 | 125000 | 8 | 10/01/2003 |
| Dt: contact complained of a lot of problems with the car. there was a new water pump/new battery cables/ new brakes/rotors, and pads on the car. also, put in a new heater coil. they did something to the air conditioner, and it will cost approximately $500-600 to fix it. currently there is an electrical problem. while driving down the street the car automatically shuts off. it is an electrical problem because they have replaced the lights in the car and they shorted out. consumer was told there was an electrical problem.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 01/02/2000 | 1 | 09/23/2000 | |
| Two front power windows are stuck in the up position and will not roll down. the dealer was contacted but could not find the cause of the problem, the vehicle was re-examined and repaired. *ak *nlm | |||
| 02/15/2000 | |||
| While driving vehicle filled up with smoke from the dash area. all electrical components shut down. vehcle was towed to the dealership. owner was told that radio shorted out, and shut down entire electrical system. radio/both wndows motors, and fuses were replaced. on march 13, 2000 the driver's side window failed to open, and vehicle smelled electrically hot. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 1 | 06/17/1998 | ||
| Rear view mirror design shows objects smaller than they are, visibility problems. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 09/01/1999 | |||
| If dashboard in color is other than black or charcoal, because of the angle of the windshield, a terrible glare is emitted when driving into the sunlight. visual aid is distorted terribly, enough so that an accident could result from driving into the sun.*ak | |||
| 06/18/1998 | |||
| Reporting a design flaw in the front windshield from the bottom base up to the middle of windshield (horizontal); a dark film or cover causes a poor visibility during day light. dealer / mfr notified, and informed consumer that nothing can be done. seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. *ak | |||
| 09/22/1998 | 09/01/1998 | ||
| No summary | |||
| 01/20/1999 | 09/20/1998 | ||
| While driving vehicle during day time or when sun is out, the sun's rays light reflect through dashboard, cutting driver's vision in two. dealer was contacted and a dash board cover was made but didn't help. chrysler says that there is nothing that can be done. *ak *ml | |||
| 10/24/1998 | 1 | 10/22/1998 | |
| Glass windshield splintered when hit by a deer causing them to be scattered through out vehicle. | |||
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | |||
| 08/27/2012 | 157000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 chrysler lhs. the contact stated that while trying to open the front passenger and driver side windows, the windows became disengaged from the track. the vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 157,000 and the current mileage was 159,000. kmj | |||
| 08/27/2012 | 157000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 chrysler lhs. the contact stated while trying to open the front passenger and driver windows they became disengaged from the track. the vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 157,000 and the current mileage was 159,000. mh | |||