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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V069002 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 05/15/1989 to 02/02/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 42214 | 07/06/1998 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/07/1998 | 06/16/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the vehicles for adequacy of the transfer case oil volume, transfer case oil leakage, and operational degradation of the transfer case mechanism. if oil volume is insufficient, the appropriate amount of oil will be added. if there is transfer case oil leakage, affected components will be replaced. if the transfer case shows operational degradation, the transfer case will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began july 6, 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 | |
| 211097 | 06/13/1997 | 52548 | Ignition key difficult to remove. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| 184095 | 12/01/1995 | 46485 | Bulletin applies to '96 vehicles equipped w/ 2.5l engine (avenger/sebring/ talon built prior to nov. 10, 1995 mdh [11-10-xx]) (cirrus/stratus built prior to sept. 25, 1995 mdh [9-25-xx]). intermittent speed control cutout during normal ope | 04/25/1996 | |
| 183595 | 12/01/1995 | 46490 | Bulletin applies to 1996 vehicles equipped w/ a 2.0l engine (avenger/ sebring/talon built prior to nov. 10, 1995 mdh (11-10-xx)) (neon built prior to nov. 14, 1995 mdh (11-14-xx)). intermittent rear o2 sensor fault, diagnostic trouble code | 04/25/1996 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 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 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| Gears were hard to shift, and there was transmission oil leaking from underneath, also, transfer case failed. received manufacturer's recall 780. *ak | |||
| 03/27/2001 | 0 | ||
| Transmission went out at 42000 miles. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| Gears were hard to shift, and there was transmission oil leaking from underneath, also, transfer case failed. received manufacturer's recall 780. *ak | |||
| 05/07/2001 | 2 | 03/05/2001 | |
| Recall 98v069002; informed of recall by friend. took vehicle to dealer and vin was checked, and recalled. mechanic inspected 1st time and repaired problem. was driving and found shifting hard. sleeve had came off. took back. mechanic inspected transfer case and driveshaft 2nd time, and found nothing. taken vehicle to transmission shop. informed transmission was shot and bearings gone due to a lack of fluid in transfer case. *ak the dealer indicated that all recall problems were fixed. when the consumer took vehicle again, the dealer pointed out that the vehicle needed new transmission. the consumer took vehicle to another dealer when it was determined that transfer case was low in fluid and the bearings had failed. these were recall items (#780). the consumer wants the manufacturer to reimburse him the cost of repair. *yh | |||
| 01/15/1996 | |||
| Transfer case fluid leak. *ak | |||
| 1 | 01/15/1996 | ||
| Transfer case fluid leak. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/31/1998 | |||
| While driving approximately 50 mph,the vehicle dropped down on the frame due to axle shaft failure, then slowed down without any warning. dealer and manufacturer have been notified.*ak | |||
| 02/01/1997 | |||
| Manual transmission, 5 speed, trans axle locks up while driving at a speed of 35mph, causing vehicle to becomie inopertive. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| 05/07/2001 | 2 | 03/05/2001 | |
| Recall 98v069002; informed of recall by friend. took vehicle to dealer and vin was checked, and recalled. mechanic inspected 1st time and repaired problem. was driving and found shifting hard. sleeve had came off. took back. mechanic inspected transfer case and driveshaft 2nd time, and found nothing. taken vehicle to transmission shop. informed transmission was shot and bearings gone due to a lack of fluid in transfer case. *ak the dealer indicated that all recall problems were fixed. when the consumer took vehicle again, the dealer pointed out that the vehicle needed new transmission. the consumer took vehicle to another dealer when it was determined that transfer case was low in fluid and the bearings had failed. these were recall items (#780). the consumer wants the manufacturer to reimburse him the cost of repair. *yh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 05/07/2001 | 2 | 03/05/2001 | |
| Recall 98v069002; informed of recall by friend. took vehicle to dealer and vin was checked, and recalled. mechanic inspected 1st time and repaired problem. was driving and found shifting hard. sleeve had came off. took back. mechanic inspected transfer case and driveshaft 2nd time, and found nothing. taken vehicle to transmission shop. informed transmission was shot and bearings gone due to a lack of fluid in transfer case. *ak the dealer indicated that all recall problems were fixed. when the consumer took vehicle again, the dealer pointed out that the vehicle needed new transmission. the consumer took vehicle to another dealer when it was determined that transfer case was low in fluid and the bearings had failed. these were recall items (#780). the consumer wants the manufacturer to reimburse him the cost of repair. *yh | |||
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||
| 11/06/2006 | 112000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1996 eagle talon. while driving 60 mph the contact heard a noise and the tires locked u without warning. the vehicle was towed ,and a local mechanic diagnosed the failure as a leak in the transfer case. the dealer/manufacturer diagnosed the vehicle as needing a new transfer case. the dealer stated that the vehicle was part of recall # 098v069002. records indicated that no repairs have been performed. the current and failure mileage were 112,000.*ak | |||
| 07/15/2005 | 90000 | 1 | 09/16/1996 |
| The transfer case went out of my talon tsi awd turbo in 06/05. i was driving down the road 75 mph & bang!-jerk!bang!jerk!bang!jerk! the steering wheel also felt funny, like it got loose and wasn't hooked to the tires anymore. i pulled over the and heard a loud clunk (metal on metal sort of sound) and put it into gear to baby it into work, it made more noises and jerks but seemed to run. i could smell a burning smell so i parked. the shop picked it up and could not find anything wrong with it. they asked if i was sure i knew what i was talking about! i had driven the car for 90000 miles! i knew what wasn't normal! i picked it up and guess what, it ran great! i speeded up and slowed down again and again and it just wouldn't act up! i could faintly smell the burning smell but figured i picked up some piece of something off of the road and it had been stuck but fell out when i stopped. i went for 50 miles, no problems, then the banging and jerking started again much worse this time. i kept going to see if it would stop and it got so loud that it sounded like a sledgehammer was hitting some part of the engine over and over. it would bang-jerk- bang -jerk etc.. and kept getting worse. then it just died. the shifter went slack. there was a puddle of oil under the car and the smell of burning fluid. the mechanic picked it up and replaced the transmission/transfer with a used one. i'm wondering if this was the transfer case and not the transmission at all! the mechanic said there wasn't enough oil in the transmission. i didn't know if the transfer case and transmission share the same oil supply or not. after reading this article about the locking up thing it makes perfect sense. its felt just like it wanted to lock up but for some reason didn't that first time it acted up. the transmission place said they hadn't heard of a transmission banging and clanging like that. *jb | |||