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 | |||||
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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V022000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 01/01/1987 to 02/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 3996 | 02/23/1987 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/25/1987 | 03/02/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Cruise control module could have inconsistent cruise control operation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Inconsistent cruise control operation could result inloss of control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace module, as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: cruise control.vehicle description: multi purpose vehicles with cruise control. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 97I002000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 08/01/1983 to 07/31/1995 | I | 1010400 | 09/15/1997 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 05/02/1997 | 05/08/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. this is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. drivers can mistakenly step on the accelerator pedal when they intend to step on the brake pedal. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Pedal misapplication by a driver can cause unintended acceleration. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a shift interlock on the automatic transmission of these vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Note:chrysler has decided to conduct a safety improvement campaign to install a shift interlock on these vehicles.owners can contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V035000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 01/01/1987 to 03/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 20439 | 04/01/1987 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/18/1987 | 03/25/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle may contain an out of tolerance throttle body. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could prevent the accelerator from returning toidle when released. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace suspect throttle bodies. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: throtle/accelerator.vehicle description: multi purpose vehicles equipped with 4.0 l engines. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE87048 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/19/1987 | 03/10/1988 | HIGH SPEED STALLING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA88025 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/10/1988 | 10/03/1989 | STALLING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE88029 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 02/23/1988 | 09/19/1988 | THROTTLE CONTROL | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 02/05/2003 | 1 | ||
| The consumer was sitting in the vehicle with the engine idling in front of a hospital entrance, when all of a sudden the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning and crashed into a building. six people were injured. *jb | |||
| 12/02/2002 | 280000 | ||
| While traveling on the highway without prior warning. the throttle was stuck and the vehicle accelerate and hit an embankment. and roll three or more times. please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem. ts | |||
| 05/03/2002 | |||
| When turning vehicle on on full throttle cannot stop vehicle if put it in gear. contacted mechanic. throttle body problem.*ak | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 1 | 10/26/1996 | |
| Cruise control failed.*et | |||
| 11/15/1998 | |||
| Speed control would engage by itself whenever vehicle reached 50-55 mph, and accelerator would not release until vehicle was turned off. manufacturer notified of nhtsa rcalls # 87v-022 000, equipment/speed control; and 87v-035 000 : throttle linkages & accelerator. manufacturer informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under either recall due to vin. seeking help from nhtsa in this matter or provide additional information. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1999 | |||
| Replaced idle speed unit and throttle position sensor (tps). | |||
| Idle control on the vehicle has problem, for no apparent reason, vehicle idles between 2,000 to 3,000rpms. | |||
| 08/06/1996 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle experiences sudden acceleration. *ak | |||
| Vehicle has unwanted acceleration with out accelerator pedal application, the car will run by itself. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 11/30/1994 | ||
| Engine races (2500 - 3000 rmp) on start-up for one to 15 minutes the settles to normal. occassional unwanted acceleration - brakes have litte effect. dealer unable to diagnose. suspect throttle linkage. | |||
| 10/31/1996 | |||
| While driving vehicle at 35mph the engine speed increases to 45mph for no reason. owner notes that in order to stop vehicle she must put foot on gas pedal, also their are high engine revs. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 10/05/2005 | 5 | 10/05/2005 | |
| Dt: the contact stated this vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recalls; 97i002000 concerning the accelerator pedal , recall 88v106000 concerning the power assist hydraulic service brakes/recall 87v035000 concerning vehicle speed control linkages/ 86v159000 concerning the steering linkages, and 86v160000 concerning the fuel system deliver: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. she contacted daimler/chrylser, and they stated this vehicle was not included in the recalls due to vin. *ak | |||
| 03/05/2000 | 06/01/1997 | ||
| 1. accelerator sticks intermittently, have to restart jeep several times to get it to idle down. if i am traveling down the road it will accelerate by itself up to 3500 rpm making braking difficult. have to pull over and restart jeep until it unsticks itself. 2. have noticed really loose front end from the time i bought it from dealer. i replaced a tracking arm and front shocks, now it is making a clunking noise at low speed turns, i read under nhtsa defects that i'm not the only one with this steering problem. *ak | |||
| 06/21/1987 | |||
| While driving at 35 mph took foot off of the gas pedal and the throttle stayed open, causing vehicle to accelerate. *ak | |||
| 10/09/1996 | 1 | 05/08/1987 | |
| Accelerator pedal stuck, causing accident. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | |||
| 05/17/1996 | 7 | ||
| Throttle cable stuck. | |||
| 05/20/1996 | |||
| Throttle cable was stuck. and engine caught on fire. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 01/01/1999 | |||
| Replaced idle speed unit and throttle position sensor (tps). | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle stalls at idle speeds of 2000-3000 rpms. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||
| 10/05/2005 | 5 | 10/05/2005 | |
| Dt: the contact stated this vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recalls; 97i002000 concerning the accelerator pedal , recall 88v106000 concerning the power assist hydraulic service brakes/recall 87v035000 concerning vehicle speed control linkages/ 86v159000 concerning the steering linkages, and 86v160000 concerning the fuel system deliver: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. she contacted daimler/chrylser, and they stated this vehicle was not included in the recalls due to vin. *ak | |||
| 09/25/2003 | 200000 | 2 | 04/01/2001 |
| When braking after driving at highway speeds, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. as a result, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. recall 87v03500 was issued, but this vehicle was not included due to vin. *ak the vehicle would not stop until the key was turned off. the engine would race while trying to stop and would overcome the usage of full braking. the engine racing had occurred during the start of the vehicle. the engine would be turned off and on again, then would return to normal. *scc *jb | |||
| 1 | 12/02/1994 | ||
| Vehicle was not included in two recalls although experienceing the same exact problems. recalls 87v035000, throttle and 88v106000, brakes. *ak the dealer stated that vin number for the vehicle was not in the recall. *yh | |||