Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
21069904/02/1999605014Conditions with intermittent loss of speed control. *tt05/24/1999
081695REVA10/01/199508-16-9546371Bulletin supersedes technical service bulletin 08-16-95, dated apr. 14, 1995. if the vehicle operator **repeatedly** presses and releases the set button with their foot off of the accelerator (a 'lift foot set' to begin speed control oper04/25/1996
CH08169504/01/199541049Cruise control overshoot/undershoot during initial set speed selection. *tw11/01/1995
18229412/01/199437862Higher than normal accelerator pedal effort at cold start up. *tw01/13/1995

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
09/01/2000107/01/2097
 Rear axle bar broke for no apparent reason. due to location of break, whole assembly had to be replaced ($885.97). repair shop commented that part readily available indicating a common problem. vehicle speed sensor had to be replaced due to transmission fluid leaking into the connector. water pump pulley and belts had to be replaced due to misalignment of pulley which caused it to rub on belts. created large amount of engine noise. additionally valve gasket cover has been replaced twice to correct recurrent oil leak. contacted daimler chrysler customer service 9-3-02--car not under warranty so they don't care. *ak
08/18/1995
 When started the car put into drive gas pedal went to the floor consumer hit a truck . tt
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL
06/10/20041280001
 While driving 65 mph, the cruise control was engaged and set itself to 90 mph without warning. the consumer was able to decelerate the vehicle to 30 mph. this problem caused a minor rear end collision. the consumer had the vehicle towed. the dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. the cause was not determined. please provide more information. *la
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
03/01/19970
 Vehicle does not accelerate properly, goes to put foot on gas pedal has no response. took vehicle to dealer 3 times, claims cannot locate problem. due to this defect consumer is scared to operate vehicle. *ak