Air BagsFuel System, GasolineService Brakes, HydraulicCrash
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A LOW SPEED FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. AK PRIOR TO ACCIDENT, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A GARAGE DUE TO A POPPING SOUND THAT CAME FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, THE GARAGE REPAIRED THE DISTRIBUTOR, SHORTLY AFTER THOSE REPAIRS WHILE DRIVING AROUND A SLOW TURN, STEERING WAS L…
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VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A LOW SPEED FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. AK PRIOR TO ACCIDENT, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A GARAGE DUE TO A POPPING SOUND THAT CAME FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, THE GARAGE REPAIRED THE DISTRIBUTOR, SHORTLY AFTER THOSE REPAIRS WHILE DRIVING AROUND A SLOW TURN, STEERING WAS LOST AND THE VEHICLE ALSO ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN, HITTING A FENCE, 1 WEEK LATER CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00V421002. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #8014592
Mileage unknown · Jun 3, 2002
Air BagsVehicle Speed ControlCrash
WHILE PARKING VEHICLE AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD, CAUSING AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY/ A HEAD-ON COLLISION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8010906
Mileage unknown · Jan 11, 2002
Air BagsService Brakes, HydraulicStructure
MY TWO BIGGEST CONCERNS ARE THE DOOR PANELS AND PASSENGER AIR BAG. I SAW THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL AS MY CAR YESTERDAY AND THE SAME DOOR PANEL WAS MISSING ON THAT CAR ALSO. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. THE DOOR PANEL SIMPLY BLEW OFF AS WE WERE GOING DOWN THE ROAD, POSING A THREAT FOR OTHERS ON THE ROAD. THE PASSENGER PANEL IS…
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MY TWO BIGGEST CONCERNS ARE THE DOOR PANELS AND PASSENGER AIR BAG. I SAW THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL AS MY CAR YESTERDAY AND THE SAME DOOR PANEL WAS MISSING ON THAT CAR ALSO. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. THE DOOR PANEL SIMPLY BLEW OFF AS WE WERE GOING DOWN THE ROAD, POSING A THREAT FOR OTHERS ON THE ROAD. THE PASSENGER PANEL IS LOOSE. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LOOKS AS THOUGH IT IS ABOUT TO DEPLOY. THE CORNERS ARE TURNED UP. PEOPLE ARE AFRAID TO RIDE IN MY FRONT SEAT DUE TO THE DANGER THE AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY. THESE ARE BOTH SAFETY ISSUES. I HOPE YOU WILL CONSIDER A RECALL AND REPLACEMENT OF DOOR PARTS. THANK YOU.*AK
NHTSA ODI #756719
Mileage unknown · Sep 24, 2000
Air BagsCrash
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FRONTAL SIDE AND A ROLLOVER COLLISION FROM A IMPACT OF 55 MPH. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #871339
Mileage unknown · Oct 12, 1999
Air BagsCrash
WHILE TRAVELING 20-25MPH & HAD "T-BONED" ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. NO INJURIES. *AK
NHTSA ODI #850509
Mileage unknown · Sep 21, 1999
Air Bags
COMPUTER THAT CONTROLS AIRBAGS FAILED, CAUSING AIRBAGS TO BE INOPERATIVE .*AK
NHTSA ODI #845453
Mileage unknown · Sep 1, 1999
Air Bags
PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG IS OUT ABOUT THREE QUARTERS OF A INCH FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG HAS BEEN REPLACED ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #846351
Mileage unknown · Jul 19, 1999
Air BagsCrash
WHLE DRIVING 25 MPH HAD A FRONTAL IMPACT, DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHICH DID NOT PROTECT OCCUPANT IN THIS ACCIDENT. CHRYSLER INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND STATED THAT AIRBAG SYSTEM SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #842556
Mileage unknown · Mar 31, 1999
Air BagsSeat BeltsSeats
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG AND FAILURE OF SHOULDER BELT TO LOCK UPON FRONT END COLLISION CAUSED DRIVER TO HIT HEAD ON STEERING WHEEL AND SUSTAIN CUTS AND SCRAPES TO FORHEAD AND BRUISE TO THE LEFT HIP.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RUBBER BOOTS, AND IF THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THEY WILL REPLACE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM AND BALL JOINT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN SEPARATE DUE TO LOSS OF LUBRICATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BALL JOINT END HOUSING COVER SEAL FOR LEAKAGE WITH A HIGH PRESSURE AIR TESTER AND THE RUBBER BOOT WILL BE VISUALLY INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE. IF THE COVER SEAL LEAKS OR THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WILL BE REPLACED.
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DP03002 · Steering Column Separation
Opened May 7, 2003 · Closed Jul 22, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering:column
MR. LARRY A. SACKEY SUBMITTED A PETITION TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) BY LETTER DATED APRIL 18, 2003, REQUESTING THAT NHTSAFURTHER INVESTIGATE THE DEFECTIVE COLLAPSIBLE STEERING SHAFT SYSTEM ON 1987-1995 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.IN PART BECAUSE OF 49 CFR ? 30120(G), NHTSA HAS DECIDED TO LIMIT THE SCOPE OF THE PETITION VEHICLES TO 1993-1995 MODELS, EXCLUDING THE 1993 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND 1994-1995 DODGE RAM SERIES TRUCKS THAT WERE RECALLED (93V210 & 96V230) FOR STEERING COLUMN FAILURE.IF THE ANALYSIS OF THESE VEHICLES HAD IDENTIFIED A POTENTIAL PROBLEM, THE SCOPE COULD HAVE BEEN EXPANDED IN AN INVESTIGATION.A REVIEW OF ODI'S DATA BASE SHOWS NO RECENT COMPLAINTS AND A LACK OF A COMPLAINT TREND CONCERNING THE SUBJECT ISSUE ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AS A WHOLE OR BY INDIVIDUAL MODELS.THEREFORE, THE PETITION IS DENIED.FOR DETAILS, SEE FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE VOLUME 68, NO. 130, JULY 8, 2003.
PE02082 · Safety Belt Cinching Latch Plate
Opened Nov 6, 2002 · Closed Apr 23, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
THERE ARE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ALLEGED DEFECT.WHILE CONDUCTING THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI FOUND THAT THE SUBJECT CINCHES MEET THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, AND THAT MANY OF THE REPORTED FAILURES WERE DUE TO INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE REPORT RATE IS LOW (1.60/100K).THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE FAILS TO ESTABLISH THE EXISTENCE OF A DEFECT TREND AT THIS TIME.FURTHER ALLOCATION OF AGENCY RESOURCES TO THIS ISSUE IS UNWARRANTED AND THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS BEING CLOSED.
RQ00015 · Lower Contrtol Arm Ball Joint
Opened Aug 2, 2000 · Closed Apr 20, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension
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Additional source detail variants (3)
Suspension
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Suspension
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Suspension
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PE99008 · Ball Joint
Opened Feb 1, 1999 · Closed Apr 13, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension
allege failure of front ball joints may cause the driver to loose control of the vehicle as the front suspension collapses on one side.this loss of control increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Additional source detail variants (4)
Suspension
allege failure of front ball joints may cause the driver to loose control of the vehicle as the front suspension collapses on one side.this loss of control increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Suspension
allege failure of front ball joints may cause the driver to loose control of the vehicle as the front suspension collapses on one side.this loss of control increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Suspension
allege failure of front ball joints may cause the driver to loose control of the vehicle as the front suspension collapses on one side.this loss of control increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Suspension
allege failure of front ball joints may cause the driver to loose control of the vehicle as the front suspension collapses on one side.this loss of control increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
PE98001 · Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock
Opened Jan 7, 1998 · Closed May 29, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train
ALLEGED FAILURE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE IGNITION INTERLOCK SYSTEM EITHER ALLOWS THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION OR PREVENTS THE IGNITION KEY FROM BEING REMOVED WHEN THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR IS IN THE PARK, OR ANY OTHER, POSITION.
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