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976 reports112,000 miles · Oct 26, 2006
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A SCHOOL ZONE WHEN THE CONTACT WAS ASKED TO MOVE THE VEHICLE OFF SCHOOL PROPERTY DUE TO EXCESSIVE GAS LEAKING AND THE POTENTIAL FOR STARTING A FIRE ON SCHOOL PROPERTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DETERMINED THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING GAS AND BRAKE FLUID AN…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A SCHOOL ZONE WHEN THE CONTACT WAS ASKED TO MOVE THE VEHICLE OFF SCHOOL PROPERTY DUE TO EXCESSIVE GAS LEAKING AND THE POTENTIAL FOR STARTING A FIRE ON SCHOOL PROPERTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DETERMINED THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING GAS AND BRAKE FLUID AND THAT THE REPAIRS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER NHTSA RECALL#96V228000, REGARDING SERVICE BRAKES,HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES,LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS THAN TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER WAITING FURTHER EXAMINATION AND REPAIRS.
NHTSA ODI #10171876
140,000 miles · May 7, 2006
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE REAR BRAKE LINE ON THE VEHICLE WAS SO RUSTED THAT WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE LINE BROKE AND THE BRAKES FAILED. LUCKILY I WAS NOT STOPPING FOR A CHILD, STOP LIGHT, OR OBSTRUCTION AND DID NOT EXPERIENCE A CRASH. THE NHTSA SHOULD SERIOUSLY CONSIDER HAVING CHRYSLER ISSUE A SAFETY RECALL AND MAKE NOTICE …
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THE REAR BRAKE LINE ON THE VEHICLE WAS SO RUSTED THAT WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE LINE BROKE AND THE BRAKES FAILED. LUCKILY I WAS NOT STOPPING FOR A CHILD, STOP LIGHT, OR OBSTRUCTION AND DID NOT EXPERIENCE A CRASH. THE NHTSA SHOULD SERIOUSLY CONSIDER HAVING CHRYSLER ISSUE A SAFETY RECALL AND MAKE NOTICE PUBLICLY SO THAT ALL OWNERS OF THIS MAKE, MODEL, YEAR VEHICLE ARE ADVISED AND CAN THEN HAVE THEIR BRAKE LINES INSPECTED AND FIXED. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10156937
Mileage unknown · Jan 25, 2006
SteeringCrash
CONSUMER FEELS THAT THERE MAY HAVE BEEN A DEFECT IN 1995 NEON CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE HIS LIFE. *TS A RECALL NOTICE WAS SENT 5 MONTHS AFTER THE CONSUMERS SON WAS KILLED. THE CONSUMER DIDN'T PURSUE ANY LEGAL ACTION TO DETERMINE IF A STEERING DEFECT AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL NOTICE CAUSED THE HER SON TO LOOSE CONTROL OF TH…
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CONSUMER FEELS THAT THERE MAY HAVE BEEN A DEFECT IN 1995 NEON CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE HIS LIFE. *TS A RECALL NOTICE WAS SENT 5 MONTHS AFTER THE CONSUMERS SON WAS KILLED. THE CONSUMER DIDN'T PURSUE ANY LEGAL ACTION TO DETERMINE IF A STEERING DEFECT AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL NOTICE CAUSED THE HER SON TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10149724
123,943 miles · Dec 14, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 96V228000 CONCERNING THE ABS BRAKES. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10145177
129,100 miles · Nov 25, 2005
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
VEHICLE DRIVES FROM APPROX 8 MILES BEFORE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. THEN AFTER THAT THE ENGINE SPUTTERS AND STALLS WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES OF WAITING THE VEHICLE CAN BE DRIVEN FOR A FEW MILES THEN STALLS AGAIN. AFTER SITTING ALL NIGHT VEHICLE CAN BE DRIVEN FOR A SHORT DISTANCE. OEDB2 CODE READER SAI…
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VEHICLE DRIVES FROM APPROX 8 MILES BEFORE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. THEN AFTER THAT THE ENGINE SPUTTERS AND STALLS WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES OF WAITING THE VEHICLE CAN BE DRIVEN FOR A FEW MILES THEN STALLS AGAIN. AFTER SITTING ALL NIGHT VEHICLE CAN BE DRIVEN FOR A SHORT DISTANCE. OEDB2 CODE READER SAID CYLINDER 1 MISFIRE.. REPLACES SPARK PLUGS, WIRES, FUEL FILTER, CHECKED COIL. EVERYTHING SEAMS TO BE WORKING FINE. VEHICLE CAN BE RAN AT IDLE FOR VERY LONG TIME WITH NO COMPLICATIONS. PCM IS BAD.... THEIR IS A RECALL IN EFFECT BUT MY VIN DOESN'T MATCH UP. SEE RECALL 94V-033.. BEEN GOING ON FOR QUITE SOME TIME NOW. AND AFTER RULING EVERYTHING OUT IT IS THE PCM... I BELIEVE THE RECALL SHOULD BE RE OPENED TO INCLUDE LAST 8 VIN CODE ST356500. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10143645
130,916 miles · Sep 13, 2005
Service Brakes, HydraulicSteeringSuspensionCrashInjury
DT: THE CALLER SAID THAT BRAKES WILL NOT WORK ONE HAS TO HIT THE BRAKES AT THE LAST MINUTE. SHE SAID ONE CAN FEEL A POP, AND THEN THE BRAKES FAIL. SHE HAD TO RUN INTO A DITCH TO KEEP FORM HITTING SOMEONE. THE POLICE WERE CALLED, AND THERE A REPORT WAS TAKEN. THERE WAS A CRASH. THERE WERE INJURIES TO THE PEDESTRIAN. SHE SAI…
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DT: THE CALLER SAID THAT BRAKES WILL NOT WORK ONE HAS TO HIT THE BRAKES AT THE LAST MINUTE. SHE SAID ONE CAN FEEL A POP, AND THEN THE BRAKES FAIL. SHE HAD TO RUN INTO A DITCH TO KEEP FORM HITTING SOMEONE. THE POLICE WERE CALLED, AND THERE A REPORT WAS TAKEN. THERE WAS A CRASH. THERE WERE INJURIES TO THE PEDESTRIAN. SHE SAID THE HUB ASSEMBLY WAS BAD AND HAD IT REPLACED. ALSO, THE TIE ROD WOBBLED AND HAD IT REPLACED. HAD ANOTHER ACCIDENT WITH THE BRAKES WHEN THE CAR IN FRONT OF STOPPED SUDDENLY AND BRAKES DID NOT WORK. POLICE CAME AND A REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE LADY IN THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS INJURED. DEALER WILL TAKE THE CAR TO DEALER, AND THEY WILL TALK ABOUT IT. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. CALLER SAID SHE WAS NOT INFORMED ABOUT THE PROBLEMS THE VEHICLE HAD WHEN SHE BOUGHT IT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10136311
75,000 miles · Aug 15, 2005
Air BagsInjury
BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHEN VEHICLE STRUCK A POTHOLE IN THE ROAD. THREE OCCUPANTS WERE IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. BOTH FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS WERE SLIGHTLY INJURED AS A RESULT OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THE PASSENGER IN THE REAR SEAT, A 7 MONTH PREGNANT FEMALE, WAS NOT INJURED. CAR VEERED OF THE ROAD AND …
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BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHEN VEHICLE STRUCK A POTHOLE IN THE ROAD. THREE OCCUPANTS WERE IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. BOTH FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS WERE SLIGHTLY INJURED AS A RESULT OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. THE PASSENGER IN THE REAR SEAT, A 7 MONTH PREGNANT FEMALE, WAS NOT INJURED. CAR VEERED OF THE ROAD AND HIT CURB ON UNDERCARRIAGE OF VEHICLE AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. THE CONTACT WITH THE CURB CAUSED SOME DAMAGE, BUT THE VEHICLE IS STILL DRIVABLE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10132819
74,000 miles · Aug 4, 2005
Power Train
DT: THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE STALLED AND SHOOK. TOOK CAR TO RE PAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS PLACED ON A DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE. MECHANIC SAID THEY COULD NOT PERFORM ANY REPAIRS TO THE CAR UNTIL IT WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS ON TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. TOOK TO A DEALER FOR REPAIRS.
NHTSA ODI #10131585
Mileage unknown · Jul 15, 2005
Electrical SystemExterior LightingFire
A FAILED TURN SIGNAL SWITCH STARTED AN ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE CHRYSLER VEHICLE. ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR THE FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE STEERING COLUMN. *SC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10130212
Mileage unknown · Mar 29, 2005
SteeringCrashFire
AS INDICATED ON POLICE REPORT DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, RAN OFF THE SIDE OF A 2 LANE HIGHWAY, STRADDLED A GUARD RAIL AND SOME TREES, BEFORE FLIPPING OVER AND CATCHING ON FIRE. VEHICLE TOTALED. DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE KILLED. TWO DAYS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT, THE DRIVER COMPLAINED ABOUT STEERING PROBLEM . STEERING COLU…
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AS INDICATED ON POLICE REPORT DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, RAN OFF THE SIDE OF A 2 LANE HIGHWAY, STRADDLED A GUARD RAIL AND SOME TREES, BEFORE FLIPPING OVER AND CATCHING ON FIRE. VEHICLE TOTALED. DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE KILLED. TWO DAYS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT, THE DRIVER COMPLAINED ABOUT STEERING PROBLEM . STEERING COLUMN COUPLING RECALL 97V169000 REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED ON 02/06/98. CAUSE OF FIRE WAS UNDETERMINED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10117031
Official recalls
6Oct 7, 1997
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLER CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES AN UNDERBODY IMPACT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLER WITH A COUPLER DESIGN THAT COLLAPSES ON IMPACT.
Nov 18, 1996
THE FUEL AND REAR BRAKE TUBES CAN EXPERIENCE ACCELERATED CORROSION BETWEEN THE TUBES AND A RUBBER ISOLATOR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CORROSION OF THE TUBES CAN LEAD TO BRAKE FLUID OR FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKES OR RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE, FUEL SUPPLY AND FUEL VAPOR TUBES FOR THE PRESENCE OF CORROSION. ANY TUBES SHOWING CORROSION WILL BE REPLACED. ALL VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE RUBBER ISOLATOR REPLACED WITH A PLASTIC CLIP.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
THE FUEL AND REAR BRAKE TUBES CAN EXPERIENCE ACCELERATED CORROSION BETWEEN THE TUBES AND A RUBBER ISOLATOR.
Consequence: CORROSION OF THE TUBES CAN LEAD TO BRAKE FLUID OR FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKES OR RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE, FUEL SUPPLY AND FUEL VAPOR TUBES FOR THE PRESENCE OF CORROSION. ANY TUBES SHOWING CORROSION WILL BE REPLACED. ALL VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE RUBBER ISOLATOR REPLACED WITH A PLASTIC CLIP.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
THE FUEL AND REAR BRAKE TUBES CAN EXPERIENCE ACCELERATED CORROSION BETWEEN THE TUBES AND A RUBBER ISOLATOR.
Consequence: CORROSION OF THE TUBES CAN LEAD TO BRAKE FLUID OR FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKES OR RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE, FUEL SUPPLY AND FUEL VAPOR TUBES FOR THE PRESENCE OF CORROSION. ANY TUBES SHOWING CORROSION WILL BE REPLACED. ALL VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE RUBBER ISOLATOR REPLACED WITH A PLASTIC CLIP.
May 3, 1996
THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CAN LEAK BRAKE FLUID DUE TO A DAMAGED DOUBLE LIP REAR PISTON SEAL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN DIMINISHED EFFECTIVENESS OF ONE HALF OF THE SPLIT BRAKE SYSTEM. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHT(S) WILL SIGNAL SYSTEM IMPAIRMENT PRIOR TO PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDR PISTON ASSEMBLY.
Feb 23, 1994
MOISTURE CAN GET INTO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CAUSING DRIVEABILITY MALFUNCTIONS, INCLUDING STALLING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SHOULD DRIVE ABILITY MALFUNCTIONS OR STALLING OCCUR WHILETHE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT MAY OCCUR.
Remedy: THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES ON THESE VEHICLES WILL BE REPLACED.
Feb 23, 1994
THE REAR BRAKE HOSE MOUNTING BRACKET SCREWS CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE BRAKE HOSES TO MOVE OUT OF POSITION. THE UNRESTRAINED HOSES ARE THEN SUSCEPTIBLE TO DAMAGE WHICH COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE WILL REDUCE THE BRAKING PERFORMANCEOF THE VEHICLE, EXTEND STOPPING DISTANCES, AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: THE REAR BRAKE LINE HOSE BRACKET SCREWS ON THESE VEHICLES WILL BE REPLACED.
Jan 9, 1994
THE ABS BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER REAR SEAL ALLOWS AIR TO ENTER THE BRAKE SYSTEM, CAUSING SPONGY BRAKES OR PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AIR ENTERING THE BRAKE SYSTEM CAUSED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OR PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKES WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: MASTER CYLINDERS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR THE SUSPECT BUILD DATE CODE RANGE AND WILL BE REPLACED IF NECESSARY.
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
9DP03002 · 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.
PE98012 · Underhood Fires
Opened Feb 26, 1998 · Closed Jun 23, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
EA98003 · Oversensitive Air Bag Deployments
Opened Jan 30, 1998 · Closed Jan 5, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags
No summary supplied.
PE97042 · Oversensitive Air Bag Deployment
Opened Sep 21, 1997 · Closed Jan 30, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags
There is no summary currently available
EA97009 · Loss Of Steering Control
Opened Apr 30, 1997 · Closed Oct 8, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
There is no summary currently available
PE97007 · Alleged Fires In Steering Column Area
Opened Jan 31, 1997 · Closed Apr 7, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
THE APPARENT CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM IS THE ACCUMULATION OF BRASS POWDER, THAT WEARS OFF THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS INSIDE THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH.THIS POWDER COLLECTS IN SMALL TRAILS OF GREASE THAT TRACK FROM ONE CONTACT TO ANOTHER.WHEN THE CONCENTRATION OF BRASS IN THE GREASE GETS HIGH ENOUGH, IT CAN CAUSE A HIGH RESISTANCE SHORT.THIS SHORT, IN TURN CAN IGNITE THE GREASE AND CAUSE SMOKE TO BE EMITTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN.THE GREASE USED INSIDE THE SWITCH, AS WELL AS THE VARIOUS PLASTIC COMPONENTS IN THE COLUMN, ARE FIRE RETARDANT AND WILL NOT BURN WITHOUT A SUSTAINED HEAT SOURCE.THERE HAS BEEN ONLY A SINGLE VERIFIED INCIDENT THAT RESULTED IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND THIS REPORTED FIRE WAS SMALL, INVOLVING SOME CHARRING OF THE STEERING WHEEL.ALL OTHER VERIFIED INCIDENTS WERE LIMITED TO SMOKE FROM THE COLUMN AND MINOR INTERNAL DAMAGE TO THE STEERING COLUMN.
PE96069 · Loss Of Steering Control
Opened Nov 26, 1996 · Closed Apr 30, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
There is no summary currently available
PE94095 · Loss Of Steering Control
Opened Dec 28, 1994 · Closed Apr 25, 1995
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
There is no summary currently available
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