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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 181299 | 06/18/1999 | 181797 | 607298 | This bulletin explains the operation and application of the leak detection pump (ldp) monitor test. *tt | 09/17/1999 |
| 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 - 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 - DRIVELINE | |||||
| 211099 | 06/25/1999 | 210598 | 606171 | Subject regarding auxiliary differential vent. *tt | 08/11/1999 |
| 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 | |||
| 1 | |||
| Trip odometer fails intermittently. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 01/28/2005 | 5 | 07/15/2003 | |
| The consumer noticed that car seemed to be pulling to the left/right. the consumer heard something pop and rattle and then parts started falling from the vehicle on to the highway. the consumer purchased more parts and they failed. the consumer took the vehicle to mechanic who determined the transmission fluid line was leaking . another mechanic stated that the front end was coming part and was loose. the frame was loose and nothing was holding it together. after replacing all the parts, the consumer received a recall notice. took it to dealer and they told her that they fixed the problem. but, didn't tell her what the problem was, but now problem is worse. car was jumping like it didn't shift into gear. transmission feels like it's slipping. contact called nhtsa last week and talked to a lady and was told to replace the power steering fluid line. bought piece of line and was told to buy a vacuum pipe. | |||
| 16000 | 1 | 09/01/1997 | |
| The consumer the placed vehicle in park, took keys out and shut off ignition, the vehicle then slipped out of park, rolled backwards and hit parked vehicle on other side. consumer suffered a slight injury on skin because her legs dangled slightly out. *ak *jb | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 2 | 05/01/2000 | |
| Engine: cooling system: head gasket went 1 week after taking delivery of vehicle. complained about transmission stuck in 3rd gear-dealer could not duplicate. 6/01/00 electrical short/fuse: speakers and horn not working/when sunroof is opened the trunk opens too.9/19/00 electrical short/fuse: smoke from dash when cd was turned on and horn stopped working. 10/17/00 transmission: failure of overdrive and loss of 3rd gear vehicle, could still be driven in limp mode 1st and 2nd gear. 9/12/01 transmission: failure duplicated as previously mention. 11/20/01. transmission: failure at highway speed engine boggs down as if putting on brakes.loss of only overdrive vehicle still able to operate in drive gear.4/27/02 engine: head gasket blows on one side of engine 4/27/02 | |||
| 02/18/1999 | |||
| When vehicle was first started & would try to back out, vehicle would not engage in reverse or drive. turned vehicle off. restarted it & gears would reengage. would put into drive & vehicle was not moving forward. would keep shifting lever to catch. when accelerator pedal was pressed, vehicle raced high & revved. notified manufacturer & been to dealer. had transmission fluid changed. an intermittent problem, but constant. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 2 | 09/01/1996 | |
| Two transmissions have failed. one transmission failed in heavy traffic at speed and put me at risk for injury in my attempt to get out of the driving lane. this vehicle has had multiple fluid leaks from the transmission, engine and cooling system. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Bolt in the transmission casing were stripped causing leak. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Transmission casing cracked. | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 2 | 11/01/1997 | |
| Transmission casing failed twice resulting in a fluid leakage. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Cracked transmission casing. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 07/02/1999 | 1 | 09/29/1999 | |
| Vehicle was left in park with the motor idling. it rolled up the owner's driverway and crashed into the garage, then shifted into reverse. owner managed to turn off the ignition and stop the vehicle, brakes would not stop it. dealer said that owner must not have placed the transmission completely into park. could find nothing wrong. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | |||
| The consumer states that the vehicles shifter foiled even though the ignition was locked and the keys were taken out. the consumer states that she was in park and on an incline and in park. the vehicle then slipped backwards and shifted out of park. the dealer was contacted and the inspector found that the ignition shift inter-lock mechanism on the vehicle was inoperable. *scc | |||