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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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V042000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 01/01/2000 to 08/28/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 268740 | 05/20/2002 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/07/2002 | 02/11/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain pickup trucks, the alternator wire connection to the power distribution center (pdc) can loosen. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the installation of the alternator wire connection to the pdc and if necessary, reposition the wire so that the crimp connection will face upward and tighten the fastener to the correct torque setting. owner notification began may 20, 2002. 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 | Daimlerchrysler recall no.b04.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V253000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1999 to 03/05/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 98000 | 08/27/2001 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/02/2001 | 08/02/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: vans and wagons not equipped with power front seats. in the presence of road salt, water, and possibly other debris, the power seat connector located beneath the driver's seat could develop a high resistive short circuit that cycles the circuit breaker. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the circuit breaker cycles for an extended period of time, heat could build up in the connector, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will receive instructions for removing the circuit breaker from the fuse panel. if an owner desires, their dealer can perform the repair. owner notification began august 27, 2001. owners who 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0802303 | 07/08/2003 | 0804100 | 10003414 | Intermittent locking/unlocking of doors without activating the power door lock switch. *tt | 10/20/2003 |
| 0800702 | 03/25/2002 | 634087 | Subject regarding remote keyless entry programming procedures. *slc | 09/27/2002 | |
| 0801301 | 06/15/2001 | 621886 | Subject regarding radio connector repair kit. *tt | 10/03/2001 | |
| 0800600REV | 12/29/2000 | 080600 | 618049 | Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb | 04/03/2001 |
| 0803600 | 11/17/2000 | 615687 | Subject regarding circuits effected by ignition off draw (iod) fuse. *tt | 01/28/2001 | |
| 082600 | 09/29/2000 | 6092315 | Subject regarding central timer module electrically locks-up. *tt | 12/05/2000 | |
| 082300 | 06/23/2000 | 614160 | Subject regarding plastic boot to protect the electrical harness b+ end terminal at the generator. *tt | 09/29/2000 | |
| 080100A | 06/30/2000 | 080100 | 614155 | Concerns with a no start (engine will not crank) condition due to a blown starter relay circuit fuse. tt | 09/29/2000 |
| 080100 | 01/21/2000 | 609991 | Experiencing a no start (engine will not crank) due to a blown starter relay circuit fuse. *tt | 04/12/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 08/25/2000 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle was wired to pull a fifth wheel, while driving the computer chip and alternator burned out and shorted out, causing fire, claim 55-s270-703. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 04/17/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer made an appointment with the dealer regarding recall remedy 02v042000. the recall letter stated remedy should not take any longer than 30 minutes. the consumer had an 8:45 am appointment, but after 2 hours, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. the consumer then had to leave without remedy due to time constraints. *jb | |||
| 3 | 10/19/2000 | ||
| Dealership is giving consumer a run around regarding recall 02v042 for the central power distribution cable. *ak consumer has attempted to have recall completed on 3 occasions, however the dealer has never made repairs. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 05/16/2002 | |||
| Combination switch light bulb, located in the clove compartment broke, and fell into the clove compartment. heat from bulb burned the tissue that was in there. battery died.*ak | |||
| 12/29/2000 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| While driving on the interstate all of the gauges quit working. while attempting to pullover the horn started to blow and the lights started going off and on. i was able to pullover but the truck would not turn off. a short time later my wife smelled electrical smoke. i opened the hood and the fuse box was on fire. i was able to extinguish the fire and the truck was towed to music city dodge in murfreesboro tn. after two months vehicle was repaired, explanation by dealer was battery cable not properly installed at the factory. | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| Headlights come on at all time, and dealership is aware of problem. battery runs down, and he has to have a jump start. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| While driving headlights were out intermittently/ amp gauge went to zero. took to dealer. please provide any further information. please provide vehcile identification number.*ak | |||
| 06/30/2000 | 4 | ||
| On four occasions rear brake light fuses kept blowing out. dealer notified, and has been continually trying to correct the problem, but unable to locate the cause. please feel free to provide any further details. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 11/21/2000 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| While driving 55 mph, speedometer went from 55 to 0. then, all other instruments went dead and horn started blaring. consumer pulled over, and saw an orange glow under hood. within 2 minutes, passenger's compartment was in flames. fire department found fire had started in power box, vehicle was totalled. dodge wants to repair. *ak consumer states the fires was because of the power distributor box. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 03/27/2001 | |||
| When vehicle is first started up it blows black smoke out from exhaust and runs rough until vehicle warms up. dealership examined vehicle, and informed consumer that component of vehicle that is causing this defect is related to computer control module. please provide any additional information/attachments. *ak | |||
| 04/24/2001 | 1 | 04/24/2001 | |
| Rpms are racing down and up, and sometimes get stuck in up position. when shifting gears, a clanking noise occurs. also, when starting up vehicle it will shake. consumer was told these problems are due to faulty computer and chrysler will not have a remedy for about 2-3 months. *ak there was noise from rear end when shifting gear. the driver side door was hard to close. the engine had rough idle. *yh | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 10/31/2001 | 2 | 02/01/2001 | |
| Dt: the contact stated there was a short in the wiring harness that connected the combination switch to the steering column. this caused the switch to melt and burned the wires. the switch was replaced approximately one year ago. the headlights have since stopped working. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealership for inspection , and no repairs were made. *ak updated 01/19/06. | |||
| 05/18/2005 | 23000 | 4 | |
| 2001 dodge ram d150 developed a problem with the wiring harness located in the steering column.***no answer required***.*mr the wiring harness had broken loose in the steering column and caused the vehicle to shut down. the power train control module failed and caused the check engine light to illuminate. *nm | |||
| 02/25/2004 | 35000 | 1 | |
| While driving 60 mph driver tilted the steering wheel upwards and vehicle stalled . driver tilted the steering back to the normal position and restarted the vehicle. then, drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the wiring harness connector.*ak *la | |||
| 11/27/2002 | |||
| Consumer stated that they have the same problem as recall#02v042000pdc wire which cause a fire. dealer will not repair because vin# was not included. mr | |||
| 12/24/2000 | 1 | 10/01/2000 | |
| On a 30 mph frontal center crash air bags did not deploy causing bodly injury,chrysler investigation #8126432 the fond open squib system at airbag and stated that the air bag failure was do to wires that ripped loose when steering column collapsed. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| Vehicle caught on fire while traveling and totaling vehicle. dealer and the manufacturer have been notified. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 12/29/2000 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| While driving on the interstate all of the gauges quit working. while attempting to pullover the horn started to blow and the lights started going off and on. i was able to pullover but the truck would not turn off. a short time later my wife smelled electrical smoke. i opened the hood and the fuse box was on fire. i was able to extinguish the fire and the truck was towed to music city dodge in murfreesboro tn. after two months vehicle was repaired, explanation by dealer was battery cable not properly installed at the factory. | |||
| 10/12/2000 | |||
| Vehicle experienced an under the hood fire while parked. local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. towed to dealer, and informed consumer that cause was due to the power center shortage failure. please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| When heater is on dashboard would become very hot. took vehicle to dealership, and was informed by mechanic that problem was with radio, which was defective. it was replaced. dashboard problem reappeared again. kept taking vehicle back to dealership for dashboard problem, and again radio was replaced. nothing else was checked for cause of overheating dashboard. *ak | |||