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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| 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 | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V183000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/25/1994 to 01/21/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 685000 | 10/26/1998 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/06/1998 | 08/17/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | If this happens, the ignition-park interlock system will be nonfunctional. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner 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
| 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 | |
| 210599A | 09/03/1999 | 210599 | 607959 | This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt | 10/19/1999 |
| 210599 | 03/05/1999 | 604696 | Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt | 05/07/1999 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 211497 | 12/12/1997 | 6089036 | Concerns with transmission fluid auxiliary cooler. *nlm | 01/12/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 210298 | 06/26/1998 | 601581 | Information on diagnostic / driveability improvements, transaxle that incorporates a transmission range sensor (trs) only. reduces a shudder condition that may be experienced during light throttle 1-2 upshift. *ak | 08/12/1998 | |
| 210798 | 04/24/1998 | 600751 | Subject on delayed transaxle engagement. *ak | 06/05/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 210997 | 05/16/1997 | 6089028 | Information on 41te/42le service information. *nlm | 01/12/2000 | |
| 970314210597 | 03/14/1997 | 54371 | Condition with tranaxle shudder during a 3rd gear to 3rd gear partial emcc ( electronically modulated converter clutch) engagement, 3rd gear partial emcc to 4th gear partial emcc engagement, or 4th gear to 4th gear emcc engagement. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 04/01/2004 | 42920 | 3 | |
| Experienced problems with transmission. *bf the a/c evaporated coil needed to be replaced by the consumer after 42920 miles. the consumers vehicle started leaking oil. the consumer put the vehicle in reverse and proceeded to back out of the driveway. the consumer put the car in drive to drive away after backing and the vehicle continued to go in reverse. the vehicle was taken to the mechanic for service an was found that the pin in the differential had come loose puncturing the transmission case causing rapid fluid loss. the entire transmission had to be replaced. *tc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 02/15/2007 | 104000 | 1 | 03/01/2000 |
| Tl*- the contact parked her 1997 chrysler cirrus in the driveway, removed the keyes and approximately 30-45 seconds later the vehicle rolled out of the parking lot and crashed into the neighbors carport. the vehicle was parked on a flat surface, and emergency brake was not engaged. the road conditions were dry. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealership to be repaired due to a recall notice. the dealership advised the contact that they replaced the shifter plunger. the contact is still was having the same problem the vehicle. the current mileage was 10,4000 miles. *ak | |||
| 11/03/2004 | 58500 | 5 | |
| Upon taking the vehicle in for recall repairs for the trans axle, the consumer started to experience other problems, such as dropping gears, and cutting off intermittently. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer four times, and the dealer replaced the computer. however, the problem had not been rectified as of yet. *ak *bf *nm as of april 5, 2005, the vehicle still exhibited the same problem. recall campaign# 98v183000 & 04v021000. *ak *tt the idle was re-adjusted. *sc | |||
| 01/03/2005 | |||
| The vehicle tends to hesitate and move when it is put into drive preventing the vehicle from traveling while on the road. manufacturer was notified by owner. | |||
| 11/15/2004 | 33000 | 1 | |
| When driving in inclement weather transmission malfunctioned. as a result, vehicle came out of gear. *ak | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 1 | 09/25/1997 | |
| Transmission went out while traveling at 65mph on the interstate. dealer found a cracked transfer case & replaced the whole thing. vehicle repaired, but owner still feels unsafe. chrysler also contacted. *ak *ml | |||
| 1 | 04/17/1997 | ||
| Problem with transmission. *yc | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 07/11/2006 | 3 | 08/20/1997 | |
| Transmission cooler line leak. potential of fire or loss of drive ability of car. there have been three (3) failures of the same part. 10/21/98 and 4/29/04 and again today 7/11/06. *nm | |||
| 10/18/1999 | |||
| When driving at 35 mph and applying the brakes, the brake's are shaking and there is some rattling noise. brakes go half way to the floorboard, and consumer had the rotors replaced. also, transmission line busted, causing oil to get onto engine and the manifold. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 1 | 09/25/1997 | |
| Transmission went out while traveling at 65mph on the interstate. dealer found a cracked transfer case & replaced the whole thing. vehicle repaired, but owner still feels unsafe. chrysler also contacted. *ak *ml | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 12/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Automatic transaxle floor shifter moves from park back and forth without depressing the detent button. *bf the dealer failed to correct the recall problem. the ignition would become trapped once in while. after gently wiggling it, the key would snap out and operate properly, staying in park and allowing the key to be removed. recall#98v183000 *sc *jb | |||