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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V021000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 04/01/1992 to 07/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 2315768 | 06/14/2004 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/13/2004 | 01/15/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On 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 Summary | Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimlerchrysler recall no. c45.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 2100601 | 03/16/2001 | 211699 | 621898 | Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj | 10/03/2001 |
| 210597 | 03/14/1997 | 6088988 | Concerns with 41te/42le transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift. *nlm | 01/11/2000 | |
| 210499 | 02/26/1999 | 604364 | Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (trs) *tt | 04/27/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
| 210197 | 02/28/1997 | 21-17-96 | 52069 | Transmission fluid auxillary cooler. *tw | 07/17/1997 |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 210997 | 05/16/1997 | 6089028 | Information on 41te/42le service information. *nlm | 01/12/2000 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||
| EA03011 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/17/2003 | 01/30/2004 | AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK | 04V021000 | |
| The manufacturer reports above are based on daimlerchrysler | ||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | ||||||
| EA03011 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/17/2003 | 01/30/2004 | AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK | 04V021000 | |
| The manufacturer reports above are based on daimlerchrysler | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 02/03/2009 | 154252 | 1 | |
| Purchased the car 01/24/09 it was leaking fluids, cutting off after driving on the expressway,and revving on it's on while in park. took it into the place i got it from with my own list of things as well as a list of cars. they kept the car for several days and when i got it back it still did the same thing a week later. it stopped running 04/09 had to get it towed 3 times. got it towed to the place i got it from and they kept it for about 2weeks and the problems are still there except it starts now but it has other problems as well and i have to make payments on it every month. they are also charging me a arm and leg when they knew the car had problems in the first place. i also took it up there before then and they kept acting like i had to leave it for them to fix it and i didn't want to do that because the other times they kept it didn't get fixed. whatever they are doing it only last for a week or 2 then it breaks down again and they are charging me double the bluebook value. *tr | |||
| 05/18/1999 | 2 | 05/01/1997 | |
| Vehicle has been constant problem and safety hazard can not be trusted to leave city area for it constanlty break downs. no safety defects mentiond in summary. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 1 | 05/01/1997 | |
| Vehicle transmission began to slip in and out of gear constantly, and was brought to dealership for repairs. vehicle misdiagnosed and shiftimg linkage replaced, vehicle problem continued. also, engine overheated while at dealership and engine block destroyed, engine replaced at 8000 miles. transmission problem persisted and was overhauled with one seal being replaced. problem continued to 03/17/99. was brought to shop after accident when vehicle was in reverse and transmission would not engage. wgile engine revving transmission slammed into gear ,vehicle jumped backwards and struck parked vehicle. also owned by myself. both vehicles danaged. dealership diagnosed vehicle with another seal leaking and put in new transmission. factory rep. would not allow lemon law filing, and would not make repairs to vehicle damaged from accident. i have been advised by other owners of these vehicles they have ex;perienced the same or similar problems with the transmission. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | |||
| 07/25/2004 | 1 | ||
| Recall 04v021 000/floor shift ignition-park interlock. consumer was concerned that the dealer was unable to honor the recall. dealer and the manufacturer informed the consumer that the parts were unavailable, and they did not know when they will be available. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/30/2001 | 09/01/2001 | ||
| Have read that this problem has happened alot so wanted to add my name thank you. no safety defec tlisted. *ak | |||