Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT
04V021000DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 04/01/1992 to 07/31/1999V (Vehicle)231576806/14/2004ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC01/13/200401/15/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key removed. an inoperative interlock may also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the park position.
Consequence SummaryEither circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. owner notification began on june 14, 2004. owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
NotesDaimlerchrysler recall no. c45.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
210060103/16/2001211699621898Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj10/03/2001
21059703/14/19976088988Concerns with 41te/42le transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift. *nlm01/11/2000
21049902/26/1999604364Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (trs) *tt04/27/1999
CH21069506/01/199543055Unknown11/01/1995
21019502/01/199539260Delayed transaxle engagement. *tw03/31/1995
18269401/01/199439009Improved transmission shift quality. *tw02/28/1995
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
21019702/28/199721-17-9652069Transmission fluid auxillary cooler. *tw07/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
18099702/28/199751993Vehicle shudder during torque converter emcc (lock up) operation/diagnostic trouble code 38. *tw07/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
21079804/24/1998600751Subject on delayed transaxle engagement. *ak06/05/1998
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
02049503/01/199502-01-9439994Front hub click/clunk. *tw11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
21099705/16/19976089028Information on 41te/42le service information. *nlm01/12/2000

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
EA03011CHRYSLER GROUP LLC07/17/200301/30/2004AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK04V021000
 The manufacturer reports above are based on daimlerchrysler
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT
EA03011CHRYSLER GROUP LLC07/17/200301/30/2004AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK04V021000
 The manufacturer reports above are based on daimlerchrysler

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
 While driving 70 mph vehicle shifted into another gear. vehicle started jerking. transmission had been rebuilt. but a week later, vehicle started having problems. please add vin. *ak
06/01/1998312/01/1992
 Manufacturer would not properly fix safety item during warranty and want to charge now. no safety defect listed. *ak
01/20/2000103/01/1996
 Driver's seat - support bracket holding up seat back fractured. automatic transmission - failure requiring rebuild $1500.
 Ransmission is slipping and not engaging in gear. dealer has been notified. *ak
07/05/1999102/01/1999
 No summary listed for this vehicle.
04/12/199620
 Had to replace water pump twice, transmission was a big problem for a while, also spark plug wires had to be replaced, caused car to perform very poorly
01/01/1998309/07/1996
 Fuel injection failed, emitted odor. also air conditioner malfunctioned/transmission failure.
05/12/1996
 The rotors warped; also, transmission was replaced and the fuel injectors are leaking . *ak
 While holding foot on brakes the gear slips. tt
07/08/19951
 Automatic transmission shifted out of gear while parked. *ak
04/13/1995
 The transmission failed at 47k, just past the factory warranty. tt
11/16/19941
 Replaced transmission control module. tt
08/04/19931
 Emergency parking brake didn't hold on a hill, car will roll if the transmission is in neutral. tt
01/03/1995
 Transmission sticks between gears while driving causing an odor inside vehicle. tt
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
06/05/19964
 The traction control unit turns on by itself at highway speed (65mph). will not activate at 20mph. took to dealer 3 different times & mechanic could not locate the problem to repair it. *ak
01/17/19943
 Traction control cyles on/off at low speeds, causing vehicle to jerk. *skd
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
07/01/1998
 Due the defective fuel lines/radiator, transmission lines, all of them cracked, causing an oil leak/anti-freeze leak and transmission leak, all of which may cause a fire. also the engine check light comes on. please provide further information.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
 The vehicle can be shifted into reverse without stepping on the brakes. vehicle then moves and accelerates. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
08/18/20001
 Torque converter emcc locked up. *slc
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
1
 Cv joints failed. nlm
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
 When applying the abs brakes on dry pavement the steering wheel shimmies or shakes. this problem occurs due to a malfunction within the driveshaft. please provide any further details. *ak
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
01/01/1998309/07/1996
 Transmission failure.

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