Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
00V106000DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 09/01/1990 to 08/31/1992V (Vehicle)12300006/05/2000ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC04/11/200004/28/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with a500 automatic transmission. inadvertent placement of the shift lever in reverse can occur when the driver believes that the transmission has been placed in park.
Consequence SummaryThis can cause the vehicle to roll away with the engine on after the driver has left the vehicle.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the steel manual valve in the transmission with an aluminum version.
NotesOwner notification began june 5, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
210060103/16/2001211699621898Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj10/03/2001
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
21079703/21/19976089000Information on transmission cooler reverse flushing with cooler bypass kit installed. *nlm01/11/2000

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN
PE95041CHRYSLER GROUP LLC06/23/199505/31/1996INADVERTENT MOVEMENT OF SHIFTER
 There is no summary currently available
EA96006CHRYSLER GROUP LLC05/31/199608/10/2000ROLLAWAY IN REVERSE WHEN PARKED00V106000
 Chrysler 1991-1992 dokota pickup truck

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
01/16/2012
 Tl* the contact owns a 1992 dodge dakota. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection of a failure which involved the vehicle abnormally slipping from park and into reverse. the failure caused the contact to crash into another vehicle. the contact stated that he had experienced the failure since the vehicle was purchased. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 00v106000(power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication prndl) but was advised by the manufacturer that the recall was no longer available. the contact was never notified of the initial recall. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 96,960.
01/16/2012
 Tl- the contact owns a 1992 dodge dakota. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection of a failure which involved the vehicle abnormally slipping from park and into reverse. the failure caused the contact to crash into another vehicle. the contact stated that he had experienced the failure since the vehicle was purchased. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 00v106000(power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication -prndl) but was advised by the manufacturer that the recall was no longer available. the contact was never notified of the initial recall. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 96,960. kmj
01/16/2012
 Tl- the contact owns a 1992 dodge dakota. the contact stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and while the vehicle slipped from park into reverse. the failure caused the vehicle to hit another vehicle in the lot. the contact stated the vehicle has had a problem into park since the vehicle was purchased. the contact found nhtsa recall campaign id number:00v106000(power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl), but was told by the manufacturer the recall was closed. the contact was never notified of the recall. the failure mileage was unknown, but the failure mileage was 96,960.rl
10/09/20081600001
 2 issues-the power train-i don't think it was ever fixed as my gearshift lever indicator is not in the gear it indicates-can this still be fixed under the recall-2nd problem-i can be driving down the road and the truck just shuts itself off without warning-sometimes it will restart after sitting a few minutes but yesterday i had to have it towed with my 74 yr. old mother-i have been on the freeway and had the shutdown occur-i believe this is a safety concern-i am not the first owner but the guy i got it from told me about this issue after i had bought it -i thought the fuel filter may be plugged and had a complete tune-up-still the problem continues-is there any other complaints on this vehicle-thanks barb *tr
 Pulled into alley in downtown hanover. truck on slight incline to the rear. put transmission in park then vehicle started rolling backwards.
3
 When in park the gear jumped out, somone saw this happen tried to stop truck but got hurt. dealer can not find problem. *slc
04/15/19925
 Speedometer failed.
08/27/19937
 Speedometer problems.
09/20/19941
 Noisy speedometer.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
04/18/2010
 I was backing out of my garage on my way to a job interview, when i realized i forgot something . i drove back in the garage, put the shifter in park and i stepped out of the truck. no sooner had i gotten around the truck door when the truck just started backing up by itself. i attempted to jump back in to stop it because i did not want the truck to hit somebody . but the momentum was to quick and the door slammed against me hitting the left side of my body,both my knees were knocked together,causing bruising and some swelling. i also had a small cut on my right index finger when the door hit me,it pushed my arm back and my finger hit my front teeth. i have found out that thereis a recall for this very same problem(park-to-reverse). this is the first time since i 've had the vehicle in my possession that this has happened. i called a dodge dealership in b.r. and they told me this vin number was not included in the recall. the truck was bought used so i do not know if the previous owner had a problem with the park-to-reverse.since the accident, i have not been able to work and have been suffering with a lot of back,leg,and knee pain.
04/21/20041
 Vehicle was in park while running and it jumped out of gear, rolled down the hill, and hit a motor home. consumere was able to drive the vehicle to a body shop. *ak
05/15/20031
 Vehicle was parked and still running when without warning the vehicle popped out of park and rolled back into another parked veihicle.*ak
104/25/1992
 The transmission recall was done in june 2000. since then, the vehicle had to warm up for at least 15 minutes before the transmission shifted from park to drive. *jb ph *jb
296282
 The transmission was replaced twice, the dealer attributed the problem to the over drive control feature. *ph *jb
03/04/2003120000106/11/1992
 The vehicle leaked transmission fluid. the dealer stated that the leak was not related to the transmission recall. *nlm the vehicle leaked transmission fluid. dealer stated that the leak was not related to the transmission recall.
08/15/2001
 Consumer received recall notice 00v106000, and made contact with dealership to repair the defect. dealership was refusing service because there was an ongoing problem with transmission, and must be corrected before they perform recall repairs. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak
06/21/2000102/01/1993
 Recall 871 was performed on 21 june 2000 and when compleated transmission would not shift into overdriv ( 4th gear), also cruise control would not work. on 10 july 2000 truck was taken back to dealer and transmission inspected and could find nothing wrong. manufacture called and they would due nothing about problem.*ak
1
 Transmission failure. *slc
06/06/2000
 Consumer received nhtsa recall 00v106000/ manufacturer's recall 871 concerning transmission shift lever. dealer hasn't received tool from chrysler since june to put the part in. dealer address:turner johnson dodge 1210 hwy 39 n meridian, ms. phone# 601-693-6343. *ak
06/05/20003
 Transmis/ overdrive fails to kick in. button light is on & will not shut off. wire would be sticking out 3 inches. cable broke off from the wires. fails to start while in park. only starts in neutral. transmission would be slipping. have not been to dealer.*ak
07/28/20001
 Consumer took vehicle to the dealership for a manufacturer's recall 871 repairs concerning transmission. to replace a valve, some seal transmission fluids, and gasket. vehicle is at the dealership, and transmission hasn't been fixed. *ak
07/10/2000
 Received recall notice #00v106000. contacted dealership for appointment. was informed no parts were available to repair shift lever. will contact consumer when parts arrive. so far no parts have arrived. *ak
2
 Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall number 00v106000/ manufacturer's recall871. dealer corrected recall problem. however, dealer neglected to refill transmission with fluid, causing vehicle to malfunction. *ak however the dealer failed to put the proper amount of fluid needed. *yh
 Consumer has been in contact with dealer for the passed two weeks about recall #00v106000/manufacturer's recall 871 concerning transmission. dealer stated that parts were not available. *ak
07/07/19960
 Engine roars when consumer puts vehicle in gear. *ak
03/27/2000405/17/1995
 Automatic transmission changes gears frequently while driving.then, it makes a funny noise, which is not normal. automobile has been in shop at least 4 times for transmission problem. *ak
10/18/1999409/01/1993
 Severe rear wheel hop problem ongoing since 1994.reported several times to dealer for repair.truck stayed there for over 8 months altogether.several parts replaced including:leafs springs,shocks,transmission support,differential(4 times),brake lines(broke off due to vibration during road test),leaf springs retainers.etc...chrysler no longer wants to try to solve the matter.dot got involved.had mechanical engineer perform inspection on truck,declared it dangerous. dot pulled truck off the road.now i'm hitchicking. even tough i'm from canada, id hope you may have had some advice.....please. *ak
12/15/1996
 Transmission jumped out from park into reverse. stopped at store, put it in park and the transmission jumped into reverse. contacted dealer, they said nothing wrong with transmission. also contacted manufacturer. *ak
08/31/1998
 The vehicle when turned off and in park, will not turn on. vehicle is locked in place, consumer will rock the vehicle back and forth, a click occurs and everything is okay. also, while driving and hitting a bump, the vehicle will go into neutral and will have to put it back into drive. dealer has not been contacted of any problems. *ak
3
 Transmission failed.
1
 The vehicle jumped out of park into reverse gear.
05/01/19942
 Transmission slipped/replaced twice.
09/09/1992
 #pe95041, when driving the vehicle will backshift to a lower gear and the rpms will increase an extra thousand rpms. vehicle has been at dealer (5) or (6) times for this problem. problem is still on going. *ak
08/01/1996405/01/1992
 Truck will shift into overdrive while cruising at highway speed.
11/15/1996107/01/1994
 Automatic transmission shifts slowly.
07/10/1996511/01/1992
 Transmission shifts back and forth between first and second gear upon acceleration.
609/12/1996
 Sometimes when driving the gear shift jumps out of gear. *ak
05/01/1996
 Ea96-006 active, vehicle was left in an idle position in park, jumped out gear , rolled backwards, impact 6:00 position. *ak
09/06/1996110/01/1992
 Transmission shifts inadvertently occasionally, and occasionally has difficulty upshifting.
06/25/1996106/06/1992
 Vehicle rolled backwards while in park, due to transmission failure, causing accident.
01/15/1996
 Auto-tran: when shifting from park to reverse, transmission clanks and jumps, intermittent problem, no pickup in drive, just roars.*ak
 While driving experienced transmission failure at approx 45mph, intermittent shifting of gears of automatic transmission.**ak
07/26/1996
 While driving, after initial speed of approximately over 45 mph, transmission shifts on its own without warning, causing hazardous driving, could cause an accident.*ak
05/08/1996
 Inadvertent movement of the shifter pe95-041, when driving the vehicle will not shift into gear.*ak
3
 When in park the gear jumped out, somone saw this happen tried to stop truck but got hurt. dealer can not find problem. *slc
05/27/1996111/01/1992
 The truck inadvertantly shifts down while trying to accelerate *ak
07/16/19966
 Transmission shifts erratically, also has bits of metal in transmission oil pan. *dh
08/22/19952
 Transmission fails to go into gear occasionally, also occasionally slips out of gear. *dh
09/15/1992
 Auto trans: transmission shifts into overdrive on it own, in a jerky manner, goes slightly faster than when in normal, no warning. *ak
08/11/1993208/01/1992
 Pe95-041; auto-transmission will down shift for reason unknown. was told this is normal performance. *ak at highway speeds of 55 mph and over, vehicle tacks at about 1800 rpms, on a flat road, vehicle will suddenly downshift and tack at 2800-300 rpm, consumer states it happens in and out of cruise control with a constant pressure on the accelerator, it will also downshift dramatically at low speeds. *slc
06/03/19963
 Transmission overdrive disengaged. *sd
11/01/1995
 Pe95-041, active vehicle was left idle position in park, jumped out gear into reverse, rolled back, hitting a pole, impact 6:00 position. *ak
01/01/1996
 Pe95-041, active, vehicle was in park, left the vehicle idling, shifted in reverse, went across 4 lane traffic, impact 6:00 position hit a pole. *ak
06/01/1996104/01/1993
 The vehicle was parked and the engine was on and the car shifted into reverse and caused damage.*ak consumer pulled into driveway with engine running opened driver door started out and the truck started rolling backwards and shift slipped into reverse, driver door struck front porch and crumpled.*jb
05/04/19961
 Transmission slipped from park into reverse, resulting in loss of control/accident. *ak
04/15/19925
 Transmission sometimes sticks in park or reverse, also occasionally shifts back/forth for no reason.
06/09/19929
 Vehicle shifts inadvertently. *dh
04/12/1996
 Transmission inadvertantly shifts after it gets hot and shifts into a lower gear. please describe. *ak
05/15/1996
 The truck inadvertantly shifts while accelerating. please describe. *ak
05/16/1996
 The transmission inadvertantly shifts while getting started or accelerating. please describe. *ak
05/10/1996
 The transmission inadvertantly shifts witout warning and causes driver to lose control. please describe. *ak
 Upon cold start, truck experiences inadvertent shifting. please describe details. *ak
05/03/1994
 Upon any slight variance or pitch in the road, vehicle develops inadvertent shifting. more noticeable when cruise control is activated. *ak
 While in reverse the vehicle will throw itself into another gear. please describe. *ak
09/14/19954
 Transmission replaced due to stalling. *sd
09/01/19951
 Problem with overdrive causes entire vehicle to shake. *dsh
04/01/19931
 Transmission fails to shift gears occasionally. *dsh
03/17/19967
 Transmission failed to shift into overdrive, preventing transmission from downshifting from 3rd to 2nd gear stalling. *sd
06/20/19950
 Transmission overdrive inoperative. *sd
06/14/19944
 Transmission replaced. *sd
09/24/19934
 Transmission slips out of overdrive into 3rd gear. *sd
09/24/19934
 Transmission slipped into reverse gear, causing accident. *sd
01/01/19951
 Transmission slips, won't shift out of first until warmed up, causing problems with fan/coupling, drainback valve, governor sealing rings. *dsh
 Automatic transmission shifts out of order. cause unknown. please describe. *ak
06/01/19931
 Truck shifts out of gear, causing engine to race. *dsh
05/25/1992
 Auto-tran: transmission hangs up at lower speeds, take long time to shift; causes engine to increase in rpms. *ak
02/28/1994
 Button that deactivates the overdrive causes the engine to rev at higher speeds. *ak
05/25/1992
 Auto-tran: transmission hangs up at lower speeds, take long time to shift; causes engine to increase in rpms. *ak
02/28/1994
 Button that deactivates the overdrive causes the engine to rev at higher speeds. *ak
 Purchase truck used when shifting into gear wouldn't shift automatic transmission. please describe . *aqk
01/30/1996
 Truck already will shift itself pe95-041a. tt
01/13/1996
 Automatic transmission will downshift on its own while travelling at 55-60 mph. tt
11/15/1992
 Auto-trans: transmission does not shift, remains in one gear; will catch; unexpectantly shifts 2 0r 3 gears at a time. tt
05/02/1994
 Vehicle shift erratic at 45mph. tt
11/29/1995
 Truck already will shift itself from park to reverse pe95-041. tt
 #pe95-041 when driving jumped out of gear when on the highway . tt
03/15/1992
 Auto-tran: transmission inadvertently shifts at any time while driving; no warning; reason unknown. tt
09/14/19954
 Transmission failed, preventing vehicle from moving forward. *aw
03/19/19951
 Vehicle was parked on flat surface, jump of gear into reverse, impact 6:00 position hitting a fence and telephone. tt
12/12/19944
 Vehicle moves forward when first started while transmission is in park gear. *skd
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
01/15/2000108/01/1992
 The transmission started to leak heavily and slow to shift iinto gear, further investigation revealed burned fluid in the transmission after having recently been changed and serviced. also an excessive amount of metal filings in oil pan and on filter. it was reported to me by 2 transmission repair facilities that dodge had had a problem with the planetary gears not getting enough oil due to insufficiently sized access holes to the planetary gears. i am trying to find out if dodge had any type of recall on this problem or assistance in this area. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
1
 Consumer received a recall notification, however when he arrived at the dealership, he was informed he would be notified when the part came in, and the dealer took the consumers recall card, consumer has not heard from the dealer regarding the part.*jb
80
 After parking vehicle, putting gear in park, could not get gear shift out of park gear, had to put gear in neutal, then back to park with engine running before truck would move out of park.
01/25/20012
 The vehicle was taken to dealer for recall repair 00v-106, after repair the vehicle began experiencing difficulty shifting gears which it had never experinced prior to having the valve replaced, the vehicle was returned and the manual shift valve was replaced again and the consumer was charged for repair, consumer request reimbursement for the second repair. nlm
1
 Vehicle sustained extensive body damage prior to recall notice 00v-106 when the vehicle rolled while in park. nlm
11/05/20001
 Consumers vehicle slipped from the parked position into reverese position running over consumer who was standing behind the truck at time, vehicle was recently recalled for faulty steel manual valve in the transmission, chrysler denies any responsibility (attorney for client). nlm
06/08/20001
 Recall 00v106000, consumer took vehicle for recall repairs. after repairs were done consumer noticed other problems with vehicle, such as shifter does not perform properly/transmission does not shift properly, has to be shifted manually sometimes. 50% of time vehicle does not start in park, has to be shifted to neutral.took vehicle back to dealer on 10-oct 2000, who insisted all work was done properly, and new problems had nothing to do with the work they performed.consumer contacted dodge. was told this was between consumer and dealer. *ak 27 dec 2000 went to another dodge dealer who found linkage was bent, this was repaired. *slc
06/07/2000
 Recall 00v106ooo/transmission shift level: dealer unable to honor manufacturer's recall because of a special tool needed. please feel free to provide any further detail. *ak
01/31/1995107/01/1992
 Vehicle jumped out of park, causing accident.
02/10/1997
 #ea96006, while vehicle was running with the selector in park, the vehicle went into reverse and backed into another vehicle. vehicle has not been repaired. *ak
09/29/19952
 Transmission gear loose, causing vehicle to slip out of park/accident. *sd
06/15/1996111/01/1994
 Transmission slip out of gear, causing accident.
07/08/19968
 When vehicle is put in reverse, sudden acceleration/malfunctioning occurs. *sd
03/30/1996202/01/1992
 While truck was in park and the gear jump out of position . *ak
04/15/1996112/01/1994
 While in park, engine running, gear shifted out of park into reverse, started rolling out of driveway with 3 year old in front seat;shifted to park to stop. *ak
06/17/1996
 Truck jumped out of gear from park to reverse. please give more details. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
06/20/2000
 Dealer unable to honor manufacturer's recall due to a special tool needed from manufacturer. can nhtsa help in this matter. *ak
06/26/2000
 00 v 106 000/transmission shift level: dealer cancel consumer appointment because they used up all the parts and now parts are back order.*ak
06/28/19958
 Shift indicator replaced. *sd
08/01/1995
 Pe95-041 active, shifter, will down shift while drving into a lower speed. tt
03/13/19953
 Transfer case failed due to bent main shaft. *skd
04/16/1995
 Transfer case cracked resulting in oil completely draining and excessive vibration. please describe details. tt
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
11/24/20001
 While vehicle was in park, consumer got out and walked behind car, and vehicle took off backwards. *ak
06/05/20003
 Transmis/ overdrive fails to kick in. button light is on & will not shut off. wire would be sticking out 3 inches. cable broke off from the wires. fails to start while in park. only starts in neutral. transmission would be slipping. have not been to dealer.*ak
06/18/19968
 Transmission slips out of gear, also performs sluggishly at start up. *sd
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
09/14/19954
 Torque converter replaced due to vehicle stalling. *sd
06/13/19943
 Torque converter replaced. *sd
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
10/14/19921
 Fan clutch slipping when put into gear.
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
10/18/1999409/01/1993
 Severe rear wheel hop problem ongoing since 1994.reported several times to dealer for repair.truck stayed there for over 8 months altogether.several parts replaced including:leafs springs,shocks,transmission support,differential(4 times),brake lines(broke off due to vibration during road test),leaf springs retainers.etc...chrysler no longer wants to try to solve the matter.dot got involved.had mechanical engineer perform inspection on truck,declared it dangerous. dot pulled truck off the road.now i'm hitchicking. even tough i'm from canada, id hope you may have had some advice.....please. *ak
10/20/19961
 The nut retaining the rear axle pinion gear fell off while driving at 35 mph, causing the driveshaft to spin uncontrolled and beat the underside of the vehicle.
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - UNIVERSAL JOINT
02/01/1997408/01/1995
 Paint is peeling off starting on the roof and is now starting on the side of the cab/the u-jiont is in need of replacement again at this time
01/01/1992
 (at) power train failure, when driving vehicle on a incline vehicle will down shift 2 gears, cause the engine to high idle*ak
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
102/12/2002
 The vehicle was turned off and the transmission was placed in reverse. the driver thought the key was in the accessory position but it was not. the driver exited the vehicle and went to pull the key out the ignition when it suddenly started and ran over her. the driver sustain 2 broken bones in her right leg and a broken collar bone. the consumer believes a clutch safety switch should be installed. *nlm *nlm
112/01/1991
 The consumer complained of transmission jerking and missing, dealer said it was fixed or that no problems were found. in 1994 the vehicle jumped out of park and into reverse, since the door was opened it was torn off as it passed another vehicle. nlm
07/05/2000
 Took to dealer and they didn't have a special tool from the manufacturer that they needed to fix the transmission.*ak
12/01/1999
 This truck has a 5 speed manual transmission. the truck will start in gear without having to depress the clutch. from what i can find out there was no switch put on this model to prevent this. *ak