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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V024000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1993 to 12/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 110000 | 03/04/1994 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/08/1994 | 02/16/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The right steering tie rod can rub through the automatic transmission wiring harness causing a short circuit which results in electrical system malfunctions including engine stalling and an inoperative park/starter interlock system. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Electrical system malfunction causing stalling while in motion or an inoperative park/starter interlock system, which allows engine start while the transmission is not in the park position, may result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a revised wiring harness bracket and a plastic convoluted sleeve to protect the transmission wiring harness. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electrical system; wiring.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact chryler service center at 1-800-992-1997. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0801001 | 05/25/2001 | 620059 | Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt | 07/10/2001 | |
| 0800600REV | 12/29/2000 | 080600 | 618049 | Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb | 04/03/2001 |
| 0832097 | 09/19/1997 | 6088834 | Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *nlm | 01/10/2000 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| CH181895 | 05/01/1995 | 43059 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 080295 | 01/01/1995 | 39053 | No start of improper theft alarm actuation. *tw | 03/02/1995 | |
| 182994 | 01/01/1995 | 39057 | Cold weather no starts. *tw | 03/02/1995 | |
| 081494A | 12/01/1994 | 08-14-94 | 39006 | Base body control module lock up. *tw | 02/28/1995 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 080600 | 02/25/2000 | 609995 | This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt | 04/12/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/15/2001 | 70000 | 12 | 02/13/2001 |
| Bought car in 2001, with 69,000 miles. 2 days after purchase, gauges stopped working, car ran fine, no noise, etc. intermittent problem. dealer could not duplicate. happened while driving past dealer, stopped and they checked for codes, none found. happened again, dealer had code for airbag module this time, replaced part. problem is still intermittent. 2003, driving at 75 mph on highway, car stalled, no restart. towed to dealer, they replaced timing belt and water pump. also had brake rotors and pads replaced at 72,000. they were done at 55,000 also. replaced tie rod ends 2004 at 97,000. they had been replaced a week before purchase at 68,500. passenger airbag cover warped, i fear it may fail in accident. *jb | |||
| 09/30/2003 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle shuts off without warning. *ph while driving the vehicle suddenly stalled. on other occasion the vehicle would not start but the next day the vehicle started up immediately. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to identify the problem. the consumer was told of a recall (94v-024) related to the wiring harness which also caused stalling. *nlm | |||
| 10/21/2002 | 0 | ||
| Consumer states her switch for her headlights burned completely up- she states she could smell it burning. mr | |||
| 11/01/1999 | |||
| While driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause a crash. also dome light comes on unexpectedly. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 02/03/2000 | |||
| When consumer touches the door handle to get out of vehicle, it shocks her. consumer is notifying the dealer. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 12/01/1993 | ||
| I was not made aware of a recall on this vehicle about a possible electrical problem that i read in your recall section. should i be concerned about a fire? the car has stalled a few times in the last couple of months. it is well upkept and serviced regularly. the recall notice said one indication of the problem was stalling. | |||
| 07/06/1997 | |||
| When driving at 40 mph and above vehicle stalls/ jerks and cuts off. also, there is a rumbling noise coming from the front of the vehicle/electrical system malfunctioned, and inner tie rod failed. *ak | |||
| 12/11/1998 | 1 | 07/01/1994 | |
| We experienced both of the problems identified in your recall database (we were shocked to see this!) and never have received a recall notice. as information, the dealer did not repair this quickly or without charge. we waited over a week and the dealer charged us about $400 for the electric system problem. | |||
| 11/26/1996 | |||
| Transmission sifts roughly/ failed/leaked. in addition, vehicle died while driving. also replaced front brake rotors/pads/ water pump and electrical system. *ak | |||
| Vehicle completely dies, due to electrical problem. | |||
| 10/15/1997 | 5 | ||
| While driving gasoline is leaking from the engine, causing the vehicle to shut down. also, the dealer has changed the fuel rail and several components on the electrical system. howver, roblem has not been solved. owner has difficulty getting parts to repair the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| Windshield wiper motor goes on and off intermittently. | |||
| Electrical shocks occur when vehicle is touched. | |||
| Interior lights dim substantially when the exterior lights are turned on. | |||
| While driving at a speed of 65mph or less, vehicle will stall and lose power. has to turn off the vehicle and restart and then it rides fine. please describe details. | |||
| 02/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Continuous electrical problems, causing loss of head/tail lights/dashboard controls/warning systems and heating/cooling systems. *skd | |||
| 03/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Dash lighting went out due to faulty circuit board. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 09/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Alternator failed. *skd | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 3 | 12/31/1994 | ||
| Replacement of three batteries. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 12/18/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving 80 mph vehicle stalled. consumer was able to restart the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for analysis. the mechanic could not resolve the problem. *ak *mr | |||
| 03/29/2003 | 94900 | 20 | 08/01/1999 |
| Same as i have seen on the site, the 1994 dodge intrepid is stopping while in motion. at first, it would start again immediately, then after a few moments, then hours.. and now it is up to not starting at all. we have replaced several parts and nothing seems to make a difference. do you have any idea what the problem can be? please email with ideas.. *nlm | |||
| 01/02/1999 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle will stall intermittently and without warning. also, in cold weather transmission will fall out of gear or it will not shift at all. *ak the vehicle stalls on highway at all speeds, especially when turning the steering wheel to the right. | |||
| 08/15/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1997 | |
| Transmission replacement, fuel rail leak, control arm, hard start, moisture in lamps, body noise, musty a/c evaporator odor, front hub click/clunk, rt. isolator squawks, .. . will never purchase another dodge ! ! ! ! | |||
| 03/09/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1997 | |
| Early life component failures (water pump 57k, crank sensor, turn signal relay switch) | |||
| 08/08/1996 | 6 | 09/01/1993 | |
| Engine stalls suddenly in traffic without any prior warning.*ak | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 20 | 01/01/1995 | |
| Failure on hwy while trvlg at 70mph on cruise; when brake was tapped to disengage cruise, vehicle stalled; was able to coast to safe stop; this was the first incident and most other incidents have happened when driving the car and stopping and then shutting off warm engine; when i return to the vehicle, sometimes it will not start even though it turns over just fine; after waiting 10-30 minutes, the car will start and run normal; dealer said they never heard of the problem; to my knowledge, this vehicle has never had the recall work done per #94v024000 - could this be causing the problem? thank you for your assistance. please e-mail me with some info. thanks again. patrick.:) | |||
| 10/21/1998 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Pcv and spark plugs failed. | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1994 | ||
| Ignition failed and replaced. | |||
| 3 | |||
| When driving down the road the car stalls, reported to the dealer thrree times . please describe .*ak | |||
| 08/09/1994 | 20 | 04/29/1994 | |
| Vehicle will stall while idling or while driving without warning, all power is lost, sometimes vehicle will start immediately and sometimes it has to be left sit for a few minutes before restarting, dealer repaired power train control module which did not correct the problem, dealer could not remedy problem. *slc | |||
| 10/10/1993 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle seems to die for no reason. *ak | |||
| While driving car stalls out with no warning. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||
| 10/17/1994 | 1 | ||
| Anti-theft alarm system failed due to broken ground splice. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 01/28/2000 | 01/01/1998 | ||
| Transmission froze at 55 mph 1998 replaced still problems???, electronic control module went while in drive at 35mph, front tie rods replaced 2 times within a year, airconditioner went within 4 years, cooling system replaced within 4 years from manufactured date, abs module failed during driving on highway and again in city limits after dealer stressed that nothing was wrong with anti lock brakes i have had this car in the shop for major not minor repairs since the manufactured date at least 15 times and can prove each time. i am appauled that america can manufactur such a vehicle with all the major issues at hand, transmission, suspension,electrical,braking systems,fuel,airbags,structural, i wish there was someone who could address these issues with the manufacturer and get us all restitution. if it means legally or consumer agencies i am interested. i drive with 2 children and during the transmission, electrical and the abs failures they were in the car. i would like some type of a reply from them if at all possible. thank you for the website and the opportunity to be heard. | |||
| 03/15/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1997 | |
| Transmission needed to be completely replaced; power steering pump has been replaced twice, steering column has been replaced as well as chips in computer system that relate to steering, abs light will not turn off even though equipment has been thoroughly inspected; when car is started, a buzz comes from passenger area that lasts for 10 seconds; if vent is truned completely off, the buzzing returns; air conditioner compressor failed and all the hoses and vlaves need replaced; | |||
| 03/29/1994 | 9 | ||
| Computer module failed, causing vehicle to stall. | |||
| 03/17/1995 | 7 | ||
| Computer for antilock brake warning light replaced due to warning light intermittently coming on. *aw | |||
| 09/29/1994 | 1 | ||
| Pcm failed, causing intermittent stalling. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 06/01/2001 | |||
| When putting key inside of ignition ignition switch clicks more than once in order to start. dealership is aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 09/18/2000 | |||
| Intermittent starting problem. nothing indicates there's a problem on the dashboard. a private mechanic told consumer to go dealer because it's the ignition switch. dealer will be contacted.*ak | |||
| 05/01/2000 | |||
| Consumer was traveling about 45mph on highway and front end collapsed. without prior warning. she took vehicle to a local garage, and mechanic told consumer that he has seen several similar incidents. consumer said that when she turned key in ignition switch it wouldn't turn. *ak | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| Key would get stuck in the ignition. consumer had to purchase an alarm system due to key would stay in the ignition for couple of days straight, it would eventually come out after struggling with it, and pulling it out. *ak | |||
| 08/15/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1997 | |
| Transmission replacement, fuel rail leak, control arm, hard start, moisture in lamps, body noise, musty a/c evaporator odor, front hub click/clunk, rt. isolator squawks, .. . will never purchase another dodge ! ! ! ! | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle turn will turn over, but will not start, cause unknown. dealer cannot identify the problem. *ak fuel pump pressure regulator was replaced but problem of starting continues. *yh | |||
| 01/29/1998 | 4 | ||
| Put key in ignition vehicle is not starting. has taken to dealer & problem not found. in md same problem existed. service manger checked & noticed non-starting. an intermittent problem. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/21/1998 | 1 | 07/01/1994 | |
| Starter failed. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 06/01/2006 | 148500 | 40 | 06/01/2006 |
| 1994 dodge intrepid transmission problems. car has been diagnosed with transmission problems - right tie rod rubbing against automatic transmission wiring harness causing a electrical shortage. transmission is not shifting properly, get stuck in second gear and check engine light comes on. *nm | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 3 | ||
| 1994 intrepid stalls when driving or at stop light. *ts the vehicle would stall while sitting at stop lights, slowing down to stop or while driving on the interstate. when the vehicle stalled the check engine light illuminated. on one occasion the vehicle couldn't even be started and it had to be towed tot he dealer. the problem was the coating around the wiring. *nm | |||
| 11/20/2005 | 1 | 11/15/2005 | |
| Dt: the contact states there is a nhtsa recall campaign 94v024000 concerning the electrical system wiring. this vehicle is experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| Driver was able to take vehicle out of park without ignition running. also, the vehicle can be started in any gear. dealer was notified about the problem. the problem has not been corrected. also, vehicle was not included in recall 94v024000 electrical system: wiring. please provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 07/20/1999 | |||
| Nhtsa recall # 94 v 024 000/electrical system:wiring. vehicle been experiencing ongoing problem with engine stalling while driving or at a stop position. consumer noticed recall on internet. but vehicle was not part of it. can nhtsa provide additional information. *ak | |||
| 08/12/1997 | |||
| While driving the vehicle stalled, and noticed smoke from under the hood. took vehicle to the dealer and they said that the fire started from the engine harness wiring that caught on fire, also the coil pack box was melted down and split in half. dealer said that they would not fix the vehicle . there was a recall listed on this vehicle 94v- 024 000 electric system: wiring. consumer stated that he never received recall, and is not sure if this contained to the recall. *ak | |||
| Vehicle caught on fire while driving on the right side w/bumper melting. possible cause electrical. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 05/09/1994 | 10 | 09/18/1993 | |
| Automatic transmission failure, vehicle stalls when shifting gears. tt consumer received recall 94v024, had to wait 2 months because dealer stated he was unaware of recall and did not know how to do repairs, after repair the transmission did not seem to to work correctly and finally it gave out completely, after repairs, transmission still did not seem right and vehicle experienced stalling, dealer reprogrammed transmission, but this did not help either. front brakes squeal after front brake pads replaced and front rotors were turned. right front stabilizer and left side sway bar link were replaced, noise in front end. *slc | |||
| 05/27/1995 | |||
| Headlights and the interior lights come on and the dash goes dead. please describe. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 07/15/2003 | 130000 | 1 | 10/17/1993 |
| Car fire completely destroyed vehicle.*ak | |||
| 06/01/2001 | |||
| While driving at any speed electrical system operates erratically, causing gauges on instrument panel to malfunction. dealership informed consumer that this vehicle was not affected by recall 94v024000. no determination has been made as to the cause of this problem. please provide any additional information / attachments.*ak | |||
| 10/01/2000 | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 02/22/2001 | 1 | 04/01/1994 | |
| Wiring harness was cut by cylinder head due to being located too close to it. *ak consumer states harness was cut by protruding edge of rear cylinder head, lead from computer to crank sensor shorted to ground. *slc | |||
| 11/10/2000 | 10/01/1999 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/23/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving consumer noticed smoke coming from engine compartment, consumer parked car and opened hood and saw a fire, consumer tried to put out fire with a extinguisher. *ak | |||
| 06/22/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1994 | |
| 94v024000/ electrical system:wiring: harness. while traveling at 20 mph instrument panel was not operating for a moment. when the gauges commenced to operate, vehicle started to surge forward and almost stalled. dealer was notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 01/04/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1996 | |
| This car had given me no trouble on the day of the fire or prior to the fire. the car was performing perfectly. i was on my way home from work and had stopped at a stop light and saw a whisp of smoke. when the light turned green, i began to proceed through the intersection and the whisp became quite large. i immediatly pulled off the road and the engine area was smoking horribly. within seconds, fire engulfed the engine area. the car has been totalled by my insurance company. the fire report states the fire was electrical. the car was performing correctly prior to the fire. i had no warning or indication the car was on fire until i saw the smoke. no warning or indicator lights came on. i appreicate any help you can give to me with the issue. thank you. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1994 | |||
| While driving a thick black-brown smoke was coming from under the hood. soon flames started. vehicle lost power when trying to acceleraste-went to sid eof road and stopped. fire department and medical emergency vehicles arrived. fire was extinguished. however, vehicle was totaled. | |||
| 08/22/1996 | 1 | 08/15/1993 | |
| The transmission failed due to a defective transmission wiring harness. | |||
| 07/30/1995 | |||
| While the car was parked and running there was smoke coming from the wiring harness from underhood. please describe. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 01/22/2001 | 1 | ||
| At 60mph, vehicle jerked into low gear and all of communication gauges lit up before vehicle stalled. vehicle was inspected two weeks ago for same problem. vehicle has been to two dealers and neither one can find the cause. *ak *jb | |||
| 12/20/2000 | 10/01/1993 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/28/2000 | 01/01/1998 | ||
| Transmission froze at 55 mph 1998 replaced still problems???, electronic control module went while in drive at 35mph, front tie rods replaced 2 times within a year, airconditioner went within 4 years, cooling system replaced within 4 years from manufactured date, abs module failed during driving on highway and again in city limits after dealer stressed that nothing was wrong with anti lock brakes i have had this car in the shop for major not minor repairs since the manufactured date at least 15 times and can prove each time. i am appauled that america can manufactur such a vehicle with all the major issues at hand, transmission, suspension,electrical,braking systems,fuel,airbags,structural, i wish there was someone who could address these issues with the manufacturer and get us all restitution. if it means legally or consumer agencies i am interested. i drive with 2 children and during the transmission, electrical and the abs failures they were in the car. i would like some type of a reply from them if at all possible. thank you for the website and the opportunity to be heard. | |||
| 07/14/2000 | 5 | 05/01/1999 | |
| The failure is the wire harness that connects to the turn signal plug, it melts, bare wires are exposed, and almost caused fire, then stopped working completly numerous times. *ak | |||
| 05/28/2000 | 1 | ||
| Lost power to instrument cluster, no tach speed or any other gauges, air bag light would stay on. transmission stays in secound gear. kick in and ou with intermintent power to instrument cluster, power door lock then failed, uld remain dealer found failed/ground in wiring harness. *ak | |||
| 06/22/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1994 | |
| 94v024000/ electrical system:wiring: harness. while traveling at 20 mph instrument panel was not operating for a moment. when the gauges commenced to operate, vehicle started to surge forward and almost stalled. dealer was notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1994 | 5 | 09/11/1994 | |
| Airbag console is sitting up to high, the airbag is covered . check engine light remains on often, radio does not play fm stations, short in wiring harness, rear tail light does not operate properly, car stalls while in motion, right tie rod makes a loud noise when turning, leakage near o-rings, a/c leaks freon--coils are defective. *ak *ml | |||
| 01/23/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| This car which has suffered from repeated problems, suddenly began sounding the horn and the interior light came on. driver pulled over and got out to disconnect horn and vehicle burst into falmes. within sixty seconds of horn sounding, car was engulfed in flames. i don't have the vin # anymore as there is nothing left of this car but two tires and a license plate. my daughter rides strapped in a car seat every day with me. had she been in there i would not ahve had time to get her out and she would be dead. threee weeks ago a neighbors 1995 dodge intrepid did the same thing fow a few weeks and then suddenly eruptred in flames. chrysler really needs to be held responsible for this. i have been searching the internet and it is apparently quite common for this to happen! please help! *ak | |||
| 01/15/1998 | 1 | 11/01/1996 | |
| Electricial wiring in the sensory panel gives incorrect data/unreliable, frequently the track light comes on and off, the abs comes on. contacted dealer and manufacturer. also, transmission slips in first and second gear, needs to be replaced. *ak *ml | |||
| 10/07/1998 | 2 | ||
| Had smelled & noticed smoke from dashboard. had vehicle towed. was informed electrical wiring harness had burned. vehicle had overheated. thermostat replaced. mechanic noticed other wiring harnesses were damaged & needed replacing. had fused replaced in door panel & underhood. | |||