Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
04V185000DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 07/01/1997 to 06/30/2003V (Vehicle)4458809/27/2004MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC04/12/200404/20/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain van and wagon vehicles equipped with 4-wheel antilock brake systems (abs), aftermarket batteries may leak electrolyte onto the abs control module connector, which can compromise sealing integrity of the connector.
Consequence SummaryThis may allow development of a short circuit in the connector, which could eventually lead to a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the abs control module connector for electrolyte damage and replace the connector as necessary. the recall will begin on september 27, 2004. owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
NotesDaimlerchrysler recall no. d20.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
05060006/09/2000614152Vehicles built between april 19, 2000 and june 26, 2000 were built with a front brake caliper anti-rattle clip retainer. this technical service bulletin provides the installation procedures for the retainer. *tt09/29/2000

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR
 Consumer states of having problems with the calibrates then it runs out the rotors. dealer was notified. mr
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
06/15/200226000
 Front brakes fail at 20,000 miles +/-. vehicle has 53,000 miles and is ready for fourth set of front brakes. dealer claims that this is normal wear and that 20,000 miles is normal service life for brakes.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
09/15/200547640111/01/2000
 Dt: the contact stated while driving at low speeds less than 10 mph, the abs pump activated, causing difficulty in depressing the brake pedal. this occurred on dry road conditions and under normal braking. there were no warning indicators prior to the first incident. he took the vehicle to a nearby garage, who replaced the abs sensor and the abs modulator. the garage then took the vehicle to the dealership to have the codes put in for the abs modulator. the vehicle had the same problem again. the manufacturer was contacted, and they told the contact to take the vehicle to the dealership. no repairs have been made. *ak updated 1/11/2006. *nm
08/15/200548000105/29/2002
 Dt: while driving down a hill the brakes went out. the contact was able to get it safely off the highway. this occurred on august 15, 2005. the contact took vehicle to a mechanic. they said that it was due to the way that the van was built. he said that it caused the battery to leak and burn a whole in the brake line. the vehicle is still at the mechanic's shop. the contact was concerned that someone else could have an accident due to the problem with the vehcile's structure. *ak
01/01/200336000203/17/2001
 Dt: on august 30, 2005 the caller's husband was involved in an accident while traveling 25 mph. upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. the caller's vehicle hit a school bus. there was no indication that the air bag would not deploy. caller's husband was injured. a police report was taken. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. caller said a week before the wreck she had the vehicle at the dealer for brakes, she said the brakes locked and the tires made a screeching sound. she did not know if the brakes and the accident were connected.*ak the consumer stated there was another accident prior in which the air bags did not deploy. *jb
03/17/20051
 The brake pedal went to the floor while traveling on the highway. this caused consumer's vehicle to rear end a tractor trailer, lost control of the vehicle, and flipped twice , landing on the shoulder of the highway. upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. driver sustained head and back injuries, and was transported by ambulance to a hospital. the vehicle was towed. *ak
12/28/20041
 When the consumer applied the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. the consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and rear ended another vehicle. both air bags did not deploy. no injuries. the vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company. please fill in additional information. *jb
10/25/20017380302/09/2001
 The steering wheel was hard to turn while driving at a low speed. the vehicle wandered across the road. the vehicle has been to the dealer on three separate occasions. the dealer replaced the steering box on two separate occasions and made some other repairs, however the problem continued. *jb the consumer stated the brakes would grab, however the mechanic informed the consumer that was the way abs worked. *jb
1
 When the brake was applied, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance.*jb
03/08/2002
 1500 quad cab, brake failed at 50-60 mph. there was a grinding noise. dealer determined that bearings on right wheel were grounded to dust, no grease was visible.*ak
02/01/20021
 While driving 10 mph, brakes were applied to avoid a collision, brakes locked up, and vehicle was involved in a front crash. vehicle was totalled, no injuries.*ak *tt
07/10/2001207/01/2000
 Total loss of steering and braking. am in process of replacing power steering pump/brake vacuum pump (one unit) for the second time. at time of loss of steering and braking control was driving downhill with a full size camper on ice. slid sideways and stopped in snowbank. am afraid to drive vehicle after second incident. know several drivers who have experienced same problem with 2001 dodge rams.
08/17/2001305/31/2000
 When applying brakes back wheels lock up. it's noticeable mostly in gravel or wet road. brakes will lock up ,and make vehicle slide. contact dealer, and dealer stated it was a problem with brakes.*ak
06/15/20010
 Consumer was traveling 55mph on highway and traffic was moving slowly. there were three lanes of traffic, and he was trying to get into an opening to a clear lane. applied brakes, and brakes didn't grab at all. also, airbags didn't deploy, and hit a coach bus. dealership was aware of problem.*ak
11/15/2000
 Braking system performs erratically. problem with not stopping properly. dealer / manufacturer were notified, and unwilling to assist in this matter. please provide any further details concerning this situation. *ak
04/05/2001102/03/2001
 While driving could step on the brakes pedal and noise will come from bottom of vehicle, and another noise from fuel tank that makes a lot of noise ,like bouncing. could not be corrected by dealer. *ak the consumer was concerned about the fuel tank noise and states that it should be investigated. there is a cluncking noise on take off or stoping due to trans mount failure. *yh
02/06/20011
 The abs is very poor and dangerous in that on tire lock up or skid, the brakes on both rear wheels are released even if only one tire is on snow. this condition provides no stopping power. the consumer would like upgrading the abs or removing it. *yh
05/01/20001
 Vehicle wanders into another lane when letting go of steering. applying brakes and vehicle pulls to the right. manufacturer & dealer say that vehicle is within specifications. the parts aren't available for corrections to take place.*ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
01/01/20021
 While applying the brakes there is a vibration coming though the steering wheel and brake pedal. the dealership is aware of the problem.*jb
09/18/20011
 Consumer states that the brakes on the vehicle do not work properly the stopping distance has increased on the vehicle and the consumer also has trouble slowing the vehicle down at times. contacted dealer and the dealer has looked at the vehicle but have not found the problem.*jb
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
1
 The vehicle was 2 years old when purchased. the front brake were defective and caused the vehicle to vibrate while braking. the timing chain made noise. the spare tire was bald. the catalytic converter failed. *ak *nlm
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
07/20/2003124851
 Consumer states that the brake calipers seized while driving resulting in loss of brake function, almost causing a collision. *ph
03/11/2002305/30/2001
 Vehicle is pulling to right at all times, taken to dealer 3 times. dealer did alignment, did not remedy the problem.*ak while driving vehicle parted to the right. consumer applied brakes and attempted to maneuver vehicle to avoid a light pole, however vehicle would not stop nor turn thereby hitting a tree instead. consumer sustained minor injuries. dealer found right front caliper frozen and would not release. right front brake caliper replaced. center console latch inoperative. new center console lid replaced. *tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
08/25/2002
 While driving 45mph brake pads were rattling. dealer said clips were missing.*ak
07/15/2001109/01/2000
 Brake shoes had 65% of the pads remaining however the rivets holding the pads onto the brake shoes came loose on 3 of the four brakes.the service mgr. told me that he felt this is a defect of the brakes however i still had to pay the entire bill.the auto matic transmission has leaked fluid after 5 different attempts to fix it by the dealer.still leaks
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
06/24/200540000109/28/2001
 Dt: was pulling a trailer at 45 mph the vehicle started fish tailing. without the trailer at 55 mph the vehicle will fish tail. took the vehicle to chrysler , and found that it was shaky. the tie rods ends, ball joints, and the check bar malfunctioned on the front of the vehicle. almost had a wreck. this happened on 24, june 2205. *ak the consumer stated the vehicle was poorly designed, the front of the vehicle was too light for the weight of the engine. there was no grease fitting for the ball joint. the rotors were replaced.*jb
02/23/200330000101/01/2001
 The rotors were replaced. *jb there was a whisling noise heard while driving. the dealer could not find the problem therefore the problem remained the same. scc
1
 The rotors warped. nlm
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
11/20/20009079407/16/2000
 Dt: the contact complained about brake failure on four different occasions. there were no warning signs, indicating a problem with the brake system. when brakes fail there is also loss of steering control. when the brakes are applied the pedal will go all the way to the floor. the only way to stop the vehicle is to apply the hand brake. the dealer tried to repair the vehicle on three different occasions. after a period of time the brakes will fail again. the dealer suggested the problem could be within the power booster pump and the master cylinder. *ak updated 11/19/05. *jb
08/14/2002
 Brake master cylinder blew up while driving.*ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
 Brake pedal and accelerator pedal are angled close together, so when brakes are applied, driver inadvertently depresses accelerator pedal. please give any further details.*ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST
11/20/20009079407/16/2000
 Dt: the contact complained about brake failure on four different occasions. there were no warning signs, indicating a problem with the brake system. when brakes fail there is also loss of steering control. when the brakes are applied the pedal will go all the way to the floor. the only way to stop the vehicle is to apply the hand brake. the dealer tried to repair the vehicle on three different occasions. after a period of time the brakes will fail again. the dealer suggested the problem could be within the power booster pump and the master cylinder. *ak updated 11/19/05. *jb
04/27/2001112/01/2000
 Two times while backing out of my garage my power steering and brakes went out. the first time resulted in a power steering fluid leakage. after ten minutes the truck was able to be driven to the dealer where the power steering pump was replaced. the second time i was also backing out of my garage and lost both the power steering and power brakes. this time the manufacturer had to have the truck hauled to the dealer. the power steering pump was replaced. dealer told me that the brakes and steering are run off the same gearing on the front of the engine. this truck seems to require constant correction to the steering to minimize wander.*ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC
06/24/2002
 The consumer had a problem with brakes: power assist:primary booster. while traveling on the highway there is a loss of power causing shortage of brakes.