Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 0703 | 07/01/2003 | 10003807 | Incorrect cylinder head cover torque specification. *tt | 10/31/2003 | |
| 090600 | 03/10/2000 | 610630 | Subject pertains to changes to the timing belt tensioner components. *tt | 05/09/2000 | |
| 180100 | 02/04/2000 | 609988 | Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes p1494, p0442 p0455, or p0456. *tt | 04/12/2000 | |
| 090799 | 09/17/1999 | 607914 | Information regarding 2.5l v-6 head gasket application. *tt | 10/18/1999 | |
| 090899 | 09/17/1999 | 090598 | 607916 | Technical service bulletin regarding multi-layer steel (mls) head gasket installation procedures. *tt | 10/18/1999 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 1802001 | 08/17/2001 | 623153 | Exhibiting rough idle, hard start and start & stall.*cls | 10/26/2001 | |
| 081499 | 05/21/1999 | 606347 | Conditions with vehicle start and stall or vehicle no-start. *tt | 08/17/1999 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| EA05019 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/07/2005 | 01/12/2006 | POWER STEERING FLUID FIRES | ||
| Odi has received 29 reports of engine compartment fires that appear to be related to power steering hose leakage in model year (my) 1999 and 2000 chrysler cirrus, dodge stratus and plymouth breeze vehicles (ja-cars) equipped with 2.4l engines.these reports indicate that the fire resulted from a power steering hose leak or that it occurred after an extended drive and shortly after being parked - conditions consistent with ignition of power steering fluid on a hot engine or exhaust surface during the vehicle hot soak period. on january 6, 2006, daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc) notified nhtsa of a safety defect on my 1999 and 2000 ja-cars built from july 1, 1998 to july 31, 2000 and equipped with 2.4l engines (recall 06v-001).the notification stated that | ||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | ||||||
| PE05036 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 06/29/2005 | 11/07/2005 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 06V001000 | |
| On june 29, 2005, odi opened preliminary evaluation pe05-036 to investigate complaints of engine compartment fires in model year (my) 1999-2000 chrysler cirrus, dodge stratus and plymouth breeze passenger cars (ja cars). the ja cars were introduced in my 1995 and ended with my 2000.they were produced with 2.0l, 2.4l and 2.5l engines.the incident data in the failure report summary of this resume are for subject vehicle engine compartment fires for all causes. according to daimlerchrysler, evidence collected from field inspections of fire incident vehicles indicate that fluid leakage from the high pressure power steering hose is the most likely cause of the fires in the subject vehicles.the subject high pressure power steering hose is used in ja cars with both the 2.4l and 2.0l engines in my 1995 through 2000.the fire incident rate in the my 1999 through 2000 ja vehicles with 2.4l engines is significantly higher than in the prior model year vehicles using that engine and in any of the vehicles with the 2.0l or 2.5l engines.daimlerchrysler is continuing its investigation of the issue and has provided periodic updates to odi. an engineering analysis (ea05-019) has been opened to further assess the scope and frequency of the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 07/14/2008 | 86000 | 1 | |
| I was driving my car, and suddenly the car started to slow down and stop. i checked every thing and everything it was ok, water and oil. and couple month before this happen i receive a recall letter saying some thing was wrong with those type of cars. *tr | |||
| 12/10/2006 | 75000 | 1 | 10/31/1999 |
| 2000 plymouth breeze with 2.4l engine has rusting oil pan and leaking oil could cause fire or environmental hazards. the metal on the oil pan doesn't appear to be good enough to withstand winter salt situations. *nm | |||
| 11/06/2004 | 70000 | 1 | 11/15/2001 |
| Dt: 2000 plymonth breeze, caught fire in consumer's yard. nothing else was on fire near vehicle. consumer's son had just brought the vehicle home. the consumers son saw smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. *tt *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 03/06/2007 | 100000 | 1 | 01/01/2001 |
| Tl*- the contact owns a 2000 plymouth breeze. while driving on the road at 45 mph the vehicle caught on fire underneath the hood. the fire spread throughout the whole vehicle. the fire department arrived, and stated that they didn't know what caused the fire underneath the hood. the manufacturer sent a technician to investigate the fire , and the technician stated that the fire was due to an engine rod blowout which caused the oil tank to heat up and spread flames all over the vehicle. the contact can provide pictures. the current and failure mileage were both 100,000.*ak | |||
| 08/12/2005 | 1 | 01/20/2005 | |
| So last night, i wander over to a bbq held by several old friends of mine. i'm looking forward to seeing some folks i haven't seen in a while, and let's face it - i love parties. i'm there for all of 5 minutes, and i'm just getting around toward saying hello to some friends when someone yells out that there's a fire under one of the cars out across the street. we rush to the front yard, and lo and behold, there's sparks and what looks to be a fire cracker or flare underneath the front end - of my car! we grab the fire extinguishers from the kitchen and garage and rush out to try to put out what we're simply assuming is a prank by a kid in the neighborhood. within 30 seconds, we realize there's flames underneath the hood. we try to open it, but the heat is getting to be a bit much. at that point i yell at everyone to get away from my car and i call 911. we move the nearest vehicles and everyone gets back to the house. two of my friends try to rush back out to open the hood again and the radiator explodes. again, i yell that i have insurance on the car and for everyone to get the hell away from it. within minutes, rolling flames have engulfed my car, and with nothing else we can do but wait for the fire department, i ask my friend aron (who owns the house there) to get his camera. with my camera phone and his minolta, we start taking pictures of the carnage. the fire department shows (within 3 minutes of the initial call, too) and puts out the blaze. an arson inspector shows and states that it's simply mechanical failure - that it's the fault of the car itself. car is/was a 2000 plymouth breeze. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 03/17/2006 | 90000 | 1 | 11/01/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, where it was determined the timing belt tensioner fractured. this caused the timing belt and tensioner pulley to fail as well. the timing belt tensioner housing and timing belt was replaced. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 08/22/2008 | 43000 | 1 | |
| Car dies out without warning. it will restart. this happens 4-5 times a week. there is no signs of loss of power, and there is no engine light on! *tr | |||