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 | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V415000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 06/26/2000 to 10/24/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 1504 | 12/14/2000 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/12/2000 | 12/15/2000 | 571 | 110 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the sport appearance package fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss 110, tire selection and rims. certain vehicles built with 16 wheels and tires were equipped with the incorrect tire placard. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The label specifies the wrong recommended tire size. this could cause the owner to select incorrect replacement tires. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with a new label, or, if the owner wishes, their dealer can install the label for them. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during december 2000.owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions 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). | |||||||||||||||
| 01V039000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 06/26/2000 to 10/24/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 137 | 02/14/2001 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/12/2001 | 02/13/2001 | 571 | 110 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 15 wheels, equipped with an r/t package. certain vehicles were equipped with an incorrect tire placard. the vehicles were equipped with p195/50r16 tires but the tire placard indicated that the recommended tire sizes were p185/65r14 and p185/65r15. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 110, tire selection and rims. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The label specifies the wrong recommended tire size. this could cause the owner to select incorrect replacement tires. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with a correct label and installation instructions. owner notification began february 14, 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 2400101B | 08/03/2001 | 2400101 | 623237 | Some vehicles may experience an audible a/c noise. *slc | 10/26/2001 |
| 2400801 | 06/22/2001 | 621934 | Some vehicles may exhibit poor a/c performance and / or a/c expansion valve noise. this bulletin involves programming the powertrain control module (pcm) with new software and reducing the amount of r134a refrigerant in the system to 76 | 10/05/2001 | |
| 2400101 | 01/19/2001 | 240400 | 618412 | Information regarding compressor noise at initial engine start-up. *jb | 04/12/2001 |
| 240400 | 06/09/2000 | 614177 | Subject regarding an a/c clunk type sound at initial engine startup. *tt | 10/12/2000 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 082100 | 06/09/2000 | 614157 | Subject regarding antenna mast installation for 2000 - 2001 model year vehicles. *tt | 09/29/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 5 | 05/16/2001 | ||
| Consumer stated while stopped at a light, as she attempted to step on the gas, the pedal began to act erratic, which caused the vehicle to hit the person in front and would not stop. the vehicle was repaired, but now it hesitates when driving or stopping. other problems are as followed: the electrical lights and alarms, engine/cooling system, equipment(not spec), fuel system, heater/defrost/vent, park brake, power train, serv. brakes, steering, structure, suspension, visual systems, the air bag module, (brain of the vehicle) computer, and a cracked motor head. cause of incident: wear/corrosion/rust, locks, and stability. *scc *jb | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 06/15/2004 | 10000 | 5 | |
| Vehicle experienced electrical problems, there is a burning smell when the lights are on at night. the smell comes from the instrument panel and behind the steering wheel. after turning on the vehicle for about an hour the electrical defects began to surface. when the air conditioner is on, it drains power from the vehicle. provide further details.*ak | |||
| 08/25/2002 | 08/01/2002 | ||
| Noises coming from the air conditioner unit. mr | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 08/04/2004 | 1 | 04/04/2003 | |
| Radio quit, lights will still come on but will not play. *jb | |||
| 04/02/2001 | 1 | 11/22/2000 | |
| Radio shorted out.*yd | |||