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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V313000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 06/01/1995 to 10/02/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 7050 | 05/20/2002 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/04/2001 | 10/09/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles used extensively in track type racing events and subjected to aggressive driving conditions could experiencecracking of the steering rack mounting brackets. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The cracks could eventually lead to separation of the steering rack from the frame of the vehicle. separation of the steering rack could result in unexpected steering looseness and lag. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | All affected vehicles will have a field repair kit installed, consisting of lower frame rail reinforcement gussets and a reinforcement bracket. owner notification began may 20, 2002. owners who do not receive the free information within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimlerchrysler recall no. 999.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 06/24/2003 | 1 | ||
| Work hasn't been done recall #998 to replace frame of the steering column. the dealer name is hopkins dodge service ,manager bob cook, 952 238 4326. no one has contacted him on his repair in 24 days . dealer is aware of the problem, parts are available, work hasn't been done as of yet.*ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 04/19/2006 | 35000 | 1 | 01/12/1997 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while turning into a driveway the vehicle lost steering. there was no crash but the bottom of the vehicle drug the ground. the dealer and manufacturer have been alerted and agree the vehicle is included in nhtsa recall, # 01v313000 concerning steering: rack and pinion. the dealer is refusing to repair the vehicle because of a fracture in the frame. the recall indicates a frame separation can accrue, however both refuse to repair the vehicle without charge. | |||