FLAGGED SAFETY ISSUE-HI NOTE AND LO NOTE HORNS REPEAT FAILURES AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE AT 40-50MPH IN 2-3 DAYS OF HEAVY RAIN ONE OR BOTH HORN FAIL. DEALER HAS REPLACED HORNS WILLINGLY,NO ACKNOWLEDGMENT FROM CHRYSLER.DEALER HAS MOUNTED LEFT HORN TO RIGHT MOUNTING AND MOUNTEDRIGHT HORN TO LEFT MOUNTING.HORN BODIES NOW FACE REARW…
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FLAGGED SAFETY ISSUE-HI NOTE AND LO NOTE HORNS REPEAT FAILURES AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE AT 40-50MPH IN 2-3 DAYS OF HEAVY RAIN ONE OR BOTH HORN FAIL. DEALER HAS REPLACED HORNS WILLINGLY,NO ACKNOWLEDGMENT FROM CHRYSLER.DEALER HAS MOUNTED LEFT HORN TO RIGHT MOUNTING AND MOUNTEDRIGHT HORN TO LEFT MOUNTING.HORN BODIES NOW FACE REARWARD OF VEHICLE IN AN ATTEMPT TO PREVENT RAIN WATER BEING JAMMED UP HORN ASSEMBLIES AND RUSTING HORN INTERNAL PARTS. HORN TONE IS REDUCED BY ABOUT 7 PERCENT,BUT BETTER 93PERCENT HORNS THAN NONE,OR NEXT TO NONE.RECOMMEND DESIGNING NEW ARRAIGEMENT FOR THIS VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI #700043
Mileage unknown · Aug 19, 1998
Electrical SystemWheels
HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP FAILURE DUE TO LOOSE WIRING.
NHTSA ODI #539114
Mileage unknown · Jul 27, 1998
Electrical System
KEY COMES OUT IN ANY GEAR. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #825883
Mileage unknown · Jul 8, 1998
Electrical System
TURN SIGNAL DOES NOT LIGHT UP INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. HAS NO IDENTIFICATION OF SIGNALING TO TURN. THE DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK *SLC
NHTSA ODI #825172
Mileage unknown · Mar 20, 1998
Electrical SystemSteering
THE VEHICLE HAD INTERMITTENT NOISE IN THE STEERING, AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A FAULTY RACK AND PINION. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER DUE TO A FAILED BATTERY.
NHTSA ODI #821635
Mileage unknown · Feb 18, 1998
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE STATIONARY, CONVERTIBLE TOP WENT DOWN TWICE; ON 3RD TIME, WENT DOWN OKAY, BUT GOING UP, IT KEPT GOING. TURNED TOP MOTOR OFF BUT IT KEPT RUNNING. WIRING HARNES BURNED. TAIL & DASH LIGHTS FLASHED QUICKLY & TRUNK LID POPPED OPEN.
NHTSA ODI #815823
Mileage unknown · Mar 3, 1997
Electrical SystemFireInjury
UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE LEFT HAND SIDE THEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, PROBLEM HAS YET TO BE FIXED. *AK
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L V6 ENGINES, THE THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE CAN FRAY CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO BIND OR STICK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 5, 2002. 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 DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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 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 & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE "IGNITION-PARK" INTERLOCK SYSTEM WILL BE NONFUNCTIONAL.
Remedy: 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.
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.
THE HEADREST GUIDE BRACKET WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLIES ONLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE HEADREST SUPPORT BRACKET CAN BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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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.
EA99028 · Steering Shaft Binding
Opened Sep 10, 1999 · Closed Jul 26, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
There is no summary currently available
PE99030 · Steering Shaft Binding
Opened May 3, 1999 · Closed Sep 10, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
There is no summary currently available
EA98014 · Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock
Opened May 29, 1998 · Closed Sep 14, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train
ALLEGED FAILURE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE IGNITION INTERLOCK SYSTEM THAT EITHER ALLOWS THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION AND THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR TO BE SHIFTED WHEN THE IGNITION KEY IS REMOVED OR PREVENTS THEIGNITION KEY FROM BEING REMOVED WHEN THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR IS IN THE PARK, OR ANY OTHER, POSITION.
EA97025 · Convertible Top Cover Disengagement
Opened Nov 24, 1997 · Closed Nov 17, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
ALLEGED THAT THE CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WHILE DRIVING.
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