Chrysler Spirit 1993

Model Spirit made in 1993 by Chrysler got 2 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to vehicle speed control, wheels. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had one investigation (steering).

Model 1993

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
97091908329709/19/199754423Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *yc04/07/1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
18059702/14/199751978Vehicles with 3.0l engines - intake valve deposits - driveway die out, rough idle, lack of power, sags or hesitation. *tw07/17/1997
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
08169804/17/1998600862Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment. *ak11/12/1999
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
97031421059703/14/199754371Condition 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. *yc03/30/1998
SEATS
23359909/03/1999607963Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt10/21/1999

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
STEERING - COLUMN
DP03002CHRYSLER GROUP LLC05/07/200307/22/2003STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION
 Mr. larry a. sackey submitted a petition to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that nhtsafurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
11/09/20031
 The brake lights came on and remained on while driving due to the throttle taking over. *ph while driving the vehicle throttle became stuck open. although the vehicle's brake was being depressed the vehicle continued to accelerate. the consumer was forced to shift into first gear which slowed the vehicle enough that the consumer could turn onto a side road. she immediately jammed the vehicle into park and turned off the engine. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the vehicle was there for two weeks but they were unable to find anything wrong with the vehicle. the problem had not recurred. *nm
WHEELS - RIM
04/20/20041
 I brought my tire to a mechanic to replace a bent rim. he said he could not find a replacement rim and bent the rim back with a hammer. however the rim still looks unsafe. i took a digital photo and would like to send it to you. how do i do that. please tell me if the tire is now safe. *ak