Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
01V273000DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 11/25/1999 to 06/29/2001V (Vehicle)28247012/17/2001OVSCCHRYSLER GROUP LLC08/02/200109/10/2001571201
Defect SummaryVehicle description: certain passenger vehicles (non-sunroof only) fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, occupant protection in interior impact.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a crash, there is a potential for injury if the occupant's head were to contact the b-pillar.
Corrective SummaryOwners will be sent a storage bin accessory unit that can be attached to the b-pillar along with installation instructions. however, if an owner wishes, the dealer can perform the installation. owner notification began december 17, 2001. 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 1-800-853-1403.
NotesAlso 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
STRUCTURE - BODY
230020301/17/200310000911Wind noise from sunroof or b-pillar while driving. *tt04/03/2003
230030102/02/2001619123This bulletin states that all factory installed equipment, such as a sunroof, meet the upper interior head protection requirements of fmvss 201. *tt05/15/2001
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
070307/01/200310003808The engine compartment in the frame & bumpers - frame - specifications - frame dimensions section has been updated. *tt10/31/2003

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STRUCTURE
07/31/2007900001
 The paint on the body is good except for the hood. the paint is peeling badly. nowhere else on the body is this happening. the color is forrest green ?? please let know how i can get this hood repainted. *tr
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
10/28/2005102/27/2004
 I have a 2001 dodge intrepid and i have noticed in the past few months that the molding on the inside of my doors are shrinking and it is causing air from the outside to come in and cause loud outside noise while driving. none of the dealers in my area will do anything about it. *nm
05/11/20031
 The rubber door seal failed. *jb
03/05/2002208/01/2001
 The plastic casing around the rear windows in which the se model letters are stamped has detached from the doors at the rear, both rear windows. nlm
STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID
07/16/2001105/11/2001
 While loading items into trunk of vehicle, the lifts malfunctioned causing the rear trunk lid to fall on consumer, causing injury.(attorney on behalf of client)*jb
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS
10/01/20042207/24/2001
 Nasty smell from a/c, suspension/axles and other problems with dodge intrepid. *bf there were scratches on the cover of the radio program, problems with the window and door lock, the right passenger front had pin holes, the front end was loud grabbing and knocking, the driver door window displayed a thump noise and the motor on the window continued to run even after the window was closed, the passenger seat cover had a big gauge which was made on the console and the glove box cover door, there were spots on the interior of the front head light inside of the glass, the engine would surge, the front passenger door made squeaking noises, air bag light was intermittent, speaker damage, the right and left front windows squeaked mostly on the left side motor, the right window did not work at all, the left rear anchor cover was broken, the brakes were noisy, the engine light was intermittent, the tire experienced excessive wear, and there was a grabbing on right turns. recall#03v035000. *sc