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
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
98V183000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 07/25/1994 to 01/21/1998V (Vehicle)68500010/26/1998ODICHRYSLER GROUP LLC08/06/199808/17/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. the adjustment of the cable connecting the console shifter mechanism to the ignition key can cause a trapped key condition which can result in a low force required to depress the shift button. a combination of applying a mis-adjusted release button with a low force attempt to shift out of park with the key in the locked position, can break the connecting pin in the shifter.
Consequence SummaryIf this happens, the ignition-park interlock system will be nonfunctional.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect for proper operation of the system. any vehicles that are not functional after the inspection will have the shift mechanism and cable replaced with a self-adjusting design.
NotesOwner notification began october 26, 1998. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
210060103/16/2001211699621898Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj10/03/2001
210599A09/03/1999210599607959This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt10/19/1999
21059903/05/1999604696Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt05/07/1999
21049902/26/1999604364Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (trs) *tt04/27/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
18129906/18/1999181797607298This bulletin explains the operation and application of the leak detection pump (ldp) monitor test. *tt09/17/1999
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
21079804/24/1998600751Subject on delayed transaxle engagement. *ak06/05/1998
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
21039802/13/1998600372Subject on transaxle desensitization to intermittent faults / driveability improvements. *yc11/04/1999
21019802/13/1998600373Subject on shift schedule changes/enhancements. *yc05/12/1998

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
1
 While driving, the consumer heard a thump noise, and then the vehicle came to a sudden stop. the dealer replaced the control module. *jb
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
12/18/2008197052
 Vehicle was taken in for recall for ignition interlock, and was not repaired correctly. told the service advisor the ignition interlock was inoperative. they installed the incorrect part, when according to the recall, if the interlock was inoperative, the shifter was to be replaced. they did not install the shifter, rather they installed the load limiting pushrod which did not remedy the failure of the interlock.
09/10/200662500606/07/2000
 Check engine light came on, p0700 & p0725 codes. there are related to transaxle problems. transmission will, after about 30 miles of freeway driving, jerk slightly, then check engine light will come on. transmission then shifts poorly, jerks and slams on down and up shifts. trans will then go into limp mode, limiting speed to 45 mph max. researched the problem online, there are 1000's of similar transaxle problems reported. so far, have changed trans fluid, twice. last time cost was $150+. replaced input and output trans sensors, input replaced twice. cleaned all underhood grounds, reset computer by battery disconnect. taken to independent shop, they said maybe crank position sensor or trans control computer. took to dealer, they checked and found faulty input trans speed sensor. this car only has 63k miles, it should not be having this much powertrain trouble. so far spent about $700, still have the problem, as 1000's of other people. many reports of hit and miss repairs, including solenoid packs, tcm replacements, and trans overhauls. this is a known problem that has been experienced for years by 1000's of owners. this is a poorly designed product, and chrysler should be held accountable. *jb
07/24/2000110/15/1997
 Transmission module was replaced, headgasket was leaking oil, and was replaced as well. *ak head gasket was leaking due to cylinder head failure. *yh
12/28/2000110/01/1997
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
09/01/2000106/01/1998
 Started car up, air conditioner on, backing up, put in drive and instead of drive being highlighted on the dash, all letters were highlighted and the car drove in the lowest gear possible, car dealer unable to find the problem. when care was turned off and restarted in was ok. *ak
2
 Gear also moves into third. this has happened so many times i can't count them. this happens because the shifter will show drive but really be inbetween gears. i have taken it back to the dealer many times. they say it is a part of the safety procedures that allow you to move from drive to neutral but not reverse without depressing the button. i am not the only driver of my car that this has occurred to. if it is a part of the safety mechanism, i contend that it is not safe. please help me make sure chrysler gets the message. no one else seems to want to do so. thank you. *ak
03/01/1999
 Transmission can be taken out of park without using the key. can also shut the engine off and remove the key without placing the transmission in park. i reported this to the dealership where i purchased the car and they supposedly replaced a cable to the transmission but told me that this is suppose to be this way. i called the chrysler customer center at 1-800-992-1997 and explained the problem and again was told that this car was manufactured this way and that this is the way it is suppose to be. to me this is a safety concern because anyone can get in my car and pull it out of park withuot using a key and sometimes when i get out of the car i remove the key while it is still in drive. should i not have to place the gearshift in park before i remove the ignition key? and shouldn't i need to use the ignition key to take the gearshift out of park?
03/31/1998
 After driving transmission didn't shift correctly. when accelerating from a low speed transmission doesn't find the right gear mainly in heavy traffic. dealer contacted and cannot remedy the problem. warranty exists. problem still exists. provide further information. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
10/09/2005900001
 Dt: the contact owns a 1998 plymouth breeze. on 10-09-05 the car caught on fire and burned. it was parked in the driveway. the contact reported having no problems with the car prior to this incident. the fire department was called, and they said it was some type of electrical short that caused the fire. the police also responded. the fire originated from under the hood. the car was totaled. the contact had liability insurance on the car. the contact stated there was a recall concerning the power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift. he received the recall letter a tthe beginning of july-2005. he was back and forth with the chrysler dealers since receiving the recall letter because the dealer said they needed a recall number and paper work from their home office concerning the recall. the consumer was unable to get the recall repairs done. *ak
06/18/20041
 The parts to perform the floor shift ignition park interlock recall 04v021000 has not been available for 4 months. *jb
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT
11/01/200483027210/01/1998
 Two weeks after recall repairs were performed for the floor shift ignition the part failed again. as a result, the consumer was unable to release the key from the vehicle. *ak *sc *jb
09/01/20041
 The vehicle's park interlock system failed prior to the consumer receiving the recall notice. as a result the vehicle drifted into the rear of a suv. *nm *jb recall#04v021000
09/01/2004106/01/2003
 The consumer had a hard time finding out whether or not her vehicle was included in the park interlock recall. *nm after numerous attempts to see if the consumers vehicle was recalled, the vehicle was finally repaired. *jb
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
1760001
 Consumer complained about a gear shift problem. this problem prevented the driver from removing the key from the ignition. a recall was issued on this make/model/year, however this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak
109/01/1998
 Consumer's four year old son accidentally hit the shift gear into neutral causing vehicle to roll back and hit another car. no keys were in the ignition when this occurred.*mr the consumer stated there was a recall on the issue, however the consumer has since sold the vehicle. *ts *jb
2
 Consumer has been unable to have two recall components repaired due to dealer scheduling problems, one is for the right rear brake tube and the other is for the automatic transmission interlock system. nlm (98v-183, 99v-244)
09/14/199905/01/1998
 Vehicle was parked in the garage with no keys in the ignition. accidentally, hit against the shift lever, causing vehicle to roll. *ak
06/17/1998505/01/1998
 *inter locking system.shift button doesn't always lock in gear.found out that button was installed upside down and backwards. they turned it around and adjusted the linkage. *both front window runs were installed wrong.water poured through them.window runners had to be ordered and installed three times. *window cranks on both front doors were installed wrong. replaced them. *parking brake button popped out.the lever assembly was replaced.still having problems. *drivers door won't stay adjusted.had door adjusted along with sriker. door still won't stay adjusted. *both front speakers cut out.they installed new ones'. *passenger front door panel for mirror was broken. they replaced. *steering column makes grinding noise. they replaced the steering column.still having same problem. *trasmission caught in lower gear while driving.problem hasn't been found. *right rear door plug was missing. ordered and replaced. *right front door trim was broke.they replaced trim. *engin started boiling with no lights or temp.gauage going on at any time.they replaced the thermittant. *left wiper spary didn't work. they replaced wiper spray. *drivers front wheel makes noise. they installed insolation tape as needed.still had problems.cover ended up being replaced at later time.still hear noise coming from front on both sides of car. *radio/cass. didn't work at all times.they ordered and installed new player.
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
05/31/2000
 While traveling about 25mph front axle broke , causing vehicle to lose control. *ak
08/01/1998
 No summary provided by consumer
12/27/199808/24/1998
 Rear axle snapped, causing tires to fold outwards, vehicle lost control, resulting in a collision. driver sustained injuries.

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