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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||||||||||||
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 |
| 210499 | 02/26/1999 | 604364 | Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (trs) *tt | 04/27/1999 | |
| CH210695 | 06/01/1995 | 43055 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 210195 | 02/01/1995 | 39260 | Delayed transaxle engagement. *tw | 03/31/1995 | |
| 182694 | 01/01/1994 | 39009 | Improved transmission shift quality. *tw | 02/28/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
| 210197 | 02/28/1997 | 21-17-96 | 52069 | Transmission fluid auxillary cooler. *tw | 07/17/1997 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 180997 | 02/28/1997 | 51993 | Vehicle shudder during torque converter emcc (lock up) operation/diagnostic trouble code 38. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 210798 | 04/24/1998 | 600751 | Subject on delayed transaxle engagement. *ak | 06/05/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||||
| 211099 | 06/25/1999 | 210598 | 606171 | Subject regarding auxiliary differential vent. *tt | 08/11/1999 |
| 020495 | 03/01/1995 | 02-01-94 | 39994 | Front hub click/clunk. *tw | 11/01/1995 |
| 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 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||
| EA03011 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/17/2003 | 01/30/2004 | AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK | 04V021000 | |
| The manufacturer reports above are based on daimlerchrysler | ||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | ||||||
| EA03011 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 07/17/2003 | 01/30/2004 | AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK | 04V021000 | |
| The manufacturer reports above are based on daimlerchrysler | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 08/10/1997 | |||
| Vehicle was in park and the vehicle rolled though the driver's garage. the vehicle was stopped because of the vehicle hitting the garage door. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/30/2004 | 1 | ||
| While shifting transmission pin shaft sheared off. this caused the vehicle to shut down. consumer was unable to restart the vehicle, and towed it the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| Transmission neutralizes when slowing down then slams into gear when you start to accelerate.*ak | |||
| 10/25/2000 | 05/01/1996 | ||
| Chrysler transmission is defective as evidenced by many other entries / complaints. information gathered from website (defective chrysler transmission). it is unacceptable to allow a major corporation to continually bilk the consumer out of 1000's of dollars. this defect is known by the manufacturer and has even been 'hidden' by the convenient renaming of the transmission.*ak | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 07/01/1998 | ||
| In the 2 years i've owned this vehicle it has been plagued with problems. transmission failed without warning, just a loud bang then like it dropped into neutral. the air conditioner evaporator was replaced in 1995 by a prior owner and again by me in 1998. the air conditioner compressor failed in 1999. i was able to obtain a partial repair history of a prior owner which shows work was done between december 96 and september 97 that includes 3 repairs to the transmission and 2 repairs to the air conditioning. i was very lucky not to have had a very serious accident on the highway when the abs traction control came on and stuck, the vehicle shook violently and i lost speed quickly in the outer lane of a 4 lane highway, the dealer says the cab module needs to be replaced. other numerous problems include dim headlights, wipers do not clear the driver's window properly, replaced brake rotors and pads twice, ill fitting trim inside, a/c leaks in the passenger compartment, rattles over rough roads that the dealer can't find and insufficient windshield washer spray just to name a few. chrysler has a huge problem with quality. | |||
| While trying to go into reverse vehicle would not back up. consumer would have to put gear in drive, then shift to reverse, and vehicle would move. please provide further informaton. *ak | |||
| 11/23/1999 | 12/01/1996 | ||
| Transmission needed to be replaced at 53,000 miles due to faulty and poor design of the product. *ak | |||
| 03/09/1999 | 1 | 03/31/1998 | |
| Automatic transmission failed prematurely. | |||
| 10/05/1998 | 1 | ||
| Automatic transmission failed. | |||
| 07/01/1998 | |||
| The vehicle experienced tire problems due to the defective alignment. also electrical problems with the horn/ door locks, the fuse blow out. in addition, intermittently the reverse position in the automatic transmission is inoperative. causes unknown. dealer cannot determine these problems. please provide further information and vin#. | |||
| 06/26/1998 | 1 | 06/26/1998 | |
| While downshifting vehicle will lurch forward about 1-2 feet which could cause an accident. dealer wants to rebuild transmission. chrysler is conducting a bullentin at customer's cost. *ak *nlm | |||
| 04/16/1997 | |||
| Engine failed to operate properly.it made a clunking sound and stalled. also replaced transmission and ignition. | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1993 | ||
| Transmission failed | |||
| 08/26/1993 | |||
| Transmission malfunction. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Automatic transmission failed. | |||
| Transmission is slipping in and out of gear while driving. *ak | |||
| 11/21/1996 | 1 | 12/01/1992 | |
| Fuel injection: fuel rail leaks, spills gasoline on top of engine, could cause a fire. *ak consumer sttes there have been other product defects such as the transmission, water pump, timing belt, door lock and trunk lock and the rear view mirror consumer states some were covered by warranty. *jb | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failed. | |||
| 03/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Transmission shifts erratically before/after repair work. *skd | |||
| 11/30/1994 | 2 | ||
| Automatic transmission replaced/failure. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 03/03/1993 | ||
| Transmission fluid lines failed/replaced. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 08/01/1993 | |||
| When running down highway car will drop into second gear, dealer cannot fix. *ak | |||
| 08/26/1997 | |||
| Vehicle shifted into drive while the ignition was off, causing the vehicle to run into a tree. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1993 | ||
| Transaxle bracket cracked while traveling at 50 to 60 mph, causing a loss in power while driving. also, odor coming from a/c system, caused by microbial growth on the evaporator core, a result of condensation formation during a/c operation, creating an environment suitable for bacterial and fungal growth. dealer has been contacted. *ak *ml | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| 1 | |||
| Transmission failed due to faulty seals. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/09/1998 | 4 | 02/01/1993 | |
| No summary. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| 04/19/1996 | 9 | ||
| Constant velocity joints/boots replaced. *sd | |||
| 03/21/1995 | 2 | ||
| Front cv joints and nuts replaced. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 06/18/1995 | 1 | ||
| The front end of the car is vibrating due to driveshaft failure, driveshaft has been replaced and front end and still vibrates. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - UNIVERSAL JOINT | |||
| 04/13/1995 | 1 | ||
| Replaced umiversal boots. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/04/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1993 | |
| This car has had 2 transmission failures previously repaired while under warranty. i have notified the dealer of problems getting the car in gear at times and they found no problems. the axle finally broke and the frame ripped which a feel is a direct result of the previous problems. no accidents involved. | |||