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
080300608/25/20060803006A10021239Powertrain control module initialization. *kb03/23/2007
210060103/16/2001211699621898Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj10/03/2001
21169910/22/1999211298612156New automatic transmission fluid usage (atf +4 type 9602). *mjs06/06/2000
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
21129809/25/1998602442A new automatic transmission fluid (atf-type 9602) has been developed, and is now being used as a factory fill in. *ak11/04/1998
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
080150503/02/200510013731Powertrain control module initialization. *sc04/26/2005
18129906/18/1999181797607298This bulletin explains the operation and application of the leak detection pump (ldp) monitor test. *tt09/17/1999
991303/29/1999605349Vehicles may experience faults related to the transmission range sensor (trs). *tt06/08/1999
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
21159910/01/1999612153Subject on transaxle seepage mis-diagnosis- case porosity. *mjs06/06/2000
992004/30/1999605149Information on fast feedback fleet - installation of 2000 model year 41te transaxles. *tt06/02/1999

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
RQ03005CHRYSLER GROUP LLC04/08/200307/16/2003AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK
 Three of the manfacturer complaints and two of the manufacturer crashes reported above were duplicates of odi reports.the majority of crashes occurred after operators parked the vehicle without engaging park gear position; a non-functional ignition-park interlock system subsequently failed to prevent key removal before the operators exited the vehicle.most of the crashes were minor and involved minor property damage.four of the injury incidents occurred when unattended children moved the gearshift from the park position causing the vehicle to roll away, one injury occurred when the operator was struck by a roll-away vehicle after parking and exiting.all injuries were relatively minor.a significant number of interlock system failures appear to be related to disengagement of the interlock pin that rides in the interlock lever slot within the shift mechanism.an engineering analysis will be opened to further study interlock system failures.
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
11/15/20020
 Air conditioning-burned out engine-timing belt disintegrated, there is oil dripping into the head gasket as well transmission-fell out wheel-tie rod broke other-strange noises in the car, window and dash-hear a rattling noise steering-the sway mechanism had to be replaced
01/15/20030
 Transmission sensors went out, extended warranty refused to pay any of costs. head gasket out of car presently unable to obtain any help whatsoever.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
05/27/200367000111/01/1999
 Vehicle was switched out of parked gear and rolled with consumer's 3 year old son in the driver's seat. transferred to ovsc.*mr there were no keys in the ignition. the vehicle rolled backwards across a street and hit a tree. the child was not injured. the consumer feels that the vehicle interlock system failed causing this accident. *nm
04/17/19991
 I supposedly had a gasket put on my vehicle but i still have a water leak. i see there were recalls on heads or gaskets. i also had brakes and rotors put on my car which i still have problem with . i have paid over$400 to get that gasket put on. when i use my air conditioner the power of my engine weakens and i hear valves rattling. i do not know the owner of the vehicle every get these things fix when there were a recall for them or not. i also had to put a transmission sensor on the vehicle. it is one thing after another for this vehicle. i thought maybe because of the age of the car. but after looking at the recall of the vehicle. i basically have to restore the vehicle. the dealer where i took my car told me that i had a recall on my brakes but i do not think they did anything about. then i was also told that i needed work for the startling and power of my vehicle. when i purchased this vehicle after one week it was in the shop for the gasket. about a month later then i needed that transmission sensor. i do not believe my car never stopped dripping water. i do not know exact date. i still hear the roaring sound when i hit my brakes. *jb
06/23/20041
 Vehicle was parked and not running. then, transmission jumped out of gear and accelerated backward. the passenger door unexpectedly opened, and passenger was dragged down the hill and hit a parked car. the passenger sustained injuries, and was transported to the hospital. vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.*ak
03/21/20031
 The key could be taken out of the ignition, when the gear shifter was in any position. the ignition-park interlock failed. *jb ref ie03013
03/04/20031
 The key could be taken out of ignition when the gear shifter was in any position. the consumer removed the key from the ignition, but failed to place the vehicle in park and did not engage the emergency brake, and the vehicle rolled backwards. the dealer stated a pin in the shifter popped out. *jb ref ie03013
01/08/200276000102/12/2000
 Radio expired before warranty july 2000--no replacement by chrysler transmission sensors at 52,000 april 2001-- no replacement or help of any kind from chrysler, head gasket now at 76,000, january 2003 no help or replacement from chrysler, was told not their problem since warranty expired. *jb
03/19/200210/01/1999
 I brought the car in 2000. i only had the car for a year and 5months and the transmission went out.*ak
08/10/20011501/12/2000
 While driving slowly accumulator and transmission went out. also, vehicle got stuck in first gear. consumer felt something dropped, and tried to pick up speed, and vehicle would not go. contacted chrysler, and chrysler was not going to do anything about the problem.*ak *slc
08/01/2000
 Transmission sensor has gone out twice. dealer has replaced the sensor.*ak
11/10/1999207/01/1999
 Purchased car in july taken back first of water leaking through floorboard and windows seals replaced and under dash sealed next incident was while traveling down ptsm blvd at 35- 40 mph attempting to slow down for stop light, car geared up i had two feet on the brakes and blowing my horn so the women in front of me would either move or get out of the way, popped car into neutral to attempt at getting motor or transmission to gear down , standing in seat just about car lurched forward, light changed and normal operation resumed parked car in parking lot and had towed in chyrsler damler notified by dealer and sent special investigator dick perkins down from dtroit who said he would be back in touch with us after he had the car looked over, that was last week. picked up my caron wendsday dealership said they were to stay out of it but they believed there was nothing wrong. took car home that day without any documentation that the car was safe they stated that wouldcome from detroit. next day had to go out of town for school vechicle then according to dealeship blew a transmission hose, which still at this time was not replaced. they had to order the parts thought transmission hoses were available any where. the problem is i am afraid to drive this vechile at this point i don't know what is going to happen with it next or where i was very lucky each time. the first i could have seriously injured my self or someone else the second time i was lucky again to be in an area where people were to help get it off the road any suggestions would be appreciated thank you jmcollins. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
11/10/1999107/01/1999
 Consumer tried to downshift vehicle to stop at a stoplight and nearly hit the vehicle in front because it wouldn't downshift, later the transmission quit working and fluid was leaking everywhere, the dealer states they are waiting on a hose for the transmission. *slc
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
04/15/20051000006
 When the gear shifter was put into reverse, the vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high rate of speed and stopped when it crashed into a deck. the consumer's foot was depressed on the brake pedal when this occurred. prior to the incident, the vehicle had an on going problem with the shifter jumping out of gear. the floor shift ignition-park interlock 04v021000 recall was performed a year ago. the vehicle is currently at a collision shop being serviced. the cause of the failures has yet to be determined.
08/10/2004549001
 While vehicle is in motion the consumer was able to remove the key ignition. the dealer stated the tumbler failed. *ak recall#04v021000. *sc *jb
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT
01/01/19011
 1999 plymouth breeze high pressure steering hose defect. *ts the consumer believed the fire and the accidents that occurred, where due to a direct result of the two recalls that were issued. an inspector was sent to examine the vehicle and concluded the problems were not a result of the recalls. *jb
08/05/200590000112/03/2004
 Dt: consumer states that 1999 plymouth breeze caught on fire and burned completely. consumers parked the car and turned off the engine, and 5 minutes later consumer was notified that vehicle was on fire. the fire started under the hood around the engine compartment. the battery was severely burned and it looked like the fire may have started there. a week earlier nhtsa recall 04v021000 repairs were done. the fire department came and extinguished the fire. fire and police reports were issued. *ak
08/02/20041
 The consumer made an appointment for a recall, took the vehicle in and waited for the repair. the consumer was then notified the part was not in. the recall was for the shift interlock. *jb
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
06/14/20061
 I have tried to resolve the numbers of recalls that are still pending on my car. the three pending recalls are 843, c45, and e23. i have been to the dealer and i was served and told that they were going to order the parts. the dealer never call to tell me about the status of the parts. i called to check and the parts never arrived. the dealer have not take any action to repair my car. *nm
08/31/2002120001
 While parked, with the key out of the ignition, slightly bumped the shifter and knocked it out of the 'park' position. vehicle rolled backward and torn the front passenger door against wall. ref ie03013

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