Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 240897 | 05/09/1997 | 6089124 | Concern on water ingestion into heater a/c housing.. *nlm | 01/13/2000 | |
| 240198 | 03/06/1998 | 600890 | Service manual procedures to service the hvac housing a/c evaporator/heater core. *yc | 06/10/1998 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 2303900 | 10/20/2000 | 231195 | 618873 | Information on door glass lift plate service. *tt | 05/03/2001 |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| CH082095 | 05/01/1995 | 43070 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA95023 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/31/1995 | 12/31/1996 | WATER IN DEFROSTER SYSTEM | ||
| Water may enter defroster system and cause fog or frost to form on inside of the windshield, and defroster may not clear. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 04/15/1997 | 5 | 03/01/1997 | |
| Unknown exact dates/mileage; do not have information accessible at this time; purchased vehicle w/56,xxx miles...do not have service info prior to my purchase. have had nothing but transmission problems and more minor problems since purchase. vehicle has had all work done under warranty with exception to work performed at central dodge that was advised was covered by warranty and then picked vehicle up and service and rental charges not covered as advised. all other work performed by ozark chrysler plymouth dodge, hwy 65 & cc, ozark mo 65721 (417) 581-2776. do not know what action can be taken at this point...another reman transmission just put in this week! | |||
| Defogger. | |||
| 06/10/1998 | 0 | ||
| There is a constant smell of gasoline fumes in vehicle, and the passengers can smell it all over. also the vehicle is overheating all the time. *ak | |||
| 12/10/1996 | |||
| All windows fog up, do not clear for approximately 10 minutes, driver has to pull to side of road, wait for windows to clear, impairs driver's v ision, dealer suggested turning heat on high, still does not clear windows. constant problem. *ak | |||
| 07/06/1995 | 1 | ||
| Windshield defroster inoperative.(1st vehicle on 506116) | |||
| 02/28/1996 | 8 | ||
| Visibility impaired by defroster failing to clear middle/upper portions of windshield, also defroster runoff builds up on wipers. (second vehicle on 502257) *dh | |||
| 02/28/1996 | 8 | ||
| Visibility impaired by defroster failing to clear middle/upper portions of windshield, also defroster runoff builds up on wipers. (first vehicle on 601445) *dh | |||
| 05/24/1996 | 1 | ||
| Thick frost on inside of all windows. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - REAR WINDOW | |||
| 06/26/1996 | 1 | 05/03/1995 | |
| Rear window defroster lines failed. mjs | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||
| 02/18/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Defroster a/c does not work. *yc | |||
| 11/18/1996 | 1 | 10/04/1994 | |
| Heater makes noise when blower is on. | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 24051 | 1 | 01/29/1998 | |
| The vehicle experienced a transmission line leak at the cooler line, and also the power mirror was replaced. *ph *cb *jb | |||
| 11/25/1996 | 1 | 05/03/1995 | |
| Power window motor failed. mjs | |||
| 9 | |||
| Vehicle has many different defects. dealer replaced 3 transmissions and 1 rebuilt/2 fuel injectors/small block/cv joints/passenger front axle/windshield wiper motor/power windows. these defects are still occurring. *ak | |||
| 03/10/1995 | 1 | 10/04/1994 | |
| Rear window track noisy due to misalignment. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 11/01/1996 | ||
| Headlights do not seem to be adequate at night. also, reflection of dashboard onto windshield in day obscures vision. furthermore, a/c evaporator malfunctioned, and trunk won't stay up. *ak | |||
| 05/08/1995 | 2 | 10/04/1994 | |
| Window regulator bent, causing noise. | |||
| 07/06/1995 | 1 | 07/06/1995 | |
| Vehicle designed without a front window defroster, obscuring drivers vision on cold days. (first vehicle on 601622) | |||
| 08/11/1995 | 1 | 08/11/1995 | |
| Front windshield designed without defroster, causing windshield to fog up on cold mornings, obscuring drivers visibility. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1995 | ||
| Windshield washer design is poor, the nozzles are located on the wiper blades and during cold weather freeze not allowing for washer fluid to pass, creating poor visibility due to inoperable washer. | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 08/18/1995 | ||
| Resurfaced front brake rotors; also, headlights are very dim, especially in rain/struts keep clicking/worn out door hinges replaced/windshield washers freeze up. *ak | |||
| 05/24/1996 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wipers are not making proper contact. 8ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | |||
| 02/21/2006 | 1 | 01/08/2006 | |
| Left front wheel bearing and axle, left and right outer tie rods, front right ball joint, strut rod bushings, windshield wiper bearings, left front door lock doesn't work, left front window won't let down and roof paint. *jb | |||
| 07/03/2004 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wipers failed to work due to control arm bushing coming off or breaking. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 9 | |||
| Vehicle has many different defects. dealer replaced 3 transmissions and 1 rebuilt/2 fuel injectors/small block/cv joints/passenger front axle/windshield wiper motor/power windows. these defects are still occurring. *ak | |||