Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STEERING
190080511/02/20051900805A10017651Revised power steering system bleeding procedures. *sc11/14/2005
190020408/27/20041900204A10009784Steering column click sound. *tt10/25/2004
STEERING - COLUMN
190070204/06/2004190020410000833Lower steering column click sound. *tt04/01/2003
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID
190070108/03/2001623172Information on new power steering fluid.*slc10/26/2001

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STEERING
01/10/200657000409/01/2002
 Dt*: the contact stated when driving at 30 mph, a wind draft was noticed in the steering wheel making it difficult to control. upon inspection by the contact, water was notice in the back floor board. the vehicle was taken to the local dealership were they determined the seal around the tail lights had a small area that may have not been sealed properly. the dealer replaced the sealant around the tail lights, but was unable to determine the cause of the steering problem. *nm
505/16/2001
 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
01/01/2002
 Steering would become difficult on a intermittent basis, dealer was contacted and located a leak in power steering pump, pump was replaced. please provide further details.*ak
06/14/200104/01/2001
 In the mentioned accident, richard mitchell was killed when the vehicle steering wheel crushed him in his seat, the steering column did not collapse. the airbags did deploy, but it they did not save his life. we have multiple pictures of the vehicle. it is also available for viewing.*ak
01/24/2001
 Was traveling 25-30mph and steering broke. lost control of vehicle, and hit a ditch. then, hit an iron cattle fence. upon impact, air bags failed to deploy.*ak
STEERING - COLUMN
01/10/2005620001
 After starting the vehicle steering wheel came off. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak consumer stated daimler chrysler refused to take responsibility for manufacturing defect and refused to pay for damages. *bf
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP
08/21/2002
 Steering wheel became hard to steer while driving. vehicle was taken to dealer, and they replaced power steering pump. feel free to provide any further information.*ak
01/01/2002
 Steering would become difficult on a intermittent basis, dealer was contacted and located a leak in power steering pump, pump was replaced. please provide further details.*ak
STEERING - RACK AND PINION
05/30/2001111/22/2000
 Steering wheel makes a noise when turning, consumer was informed that a new rack and pinion steering unit was needed.*yd
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
02/08/2005620001
 When the consumer put the key into the ignition steering wheel fell off. vehicle will be towed to the dealer, and the repairs will be at owner's expense. *ak
02/12/2005620001
 When starting the vehicle steering wheel came off into the owner's hands. vehicle was towed to the nearest dealer for evaluation, however the cause had not yet been determined. *ak the vehicle was towed to the dealer but they provided no assistance. *nm
02/15/20051
 While parking when all of a sudden the steering wheel fell off the vehicle. taken to dealer for repairs.*ak manufacture was notified, but refused to any assistance. *tt
02/12/20051
 1) started the car in parking lot and steering wheel broke off 2) could not drive, steering wheel fell. my wife and my 2 year daughter were in the car. luckily no accident. ) towed the car to a dodge dealer. at this time, daimler-chrysler is evaluating what to do with the defect (to pay or not to pay). they have failed to provide proper service. it has been 3 weeks with no support on a rental nor a decision to repay the defect. hence, the car is still at the dealer which causes a major inconvenience to my family. *ak
 While driving 20-25 mph lost control of steering wheel without warning which resulted in a collision.*ak