TIRES, THOUGH WE HAVEN'T EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT OR TREADS PEELING OFF, THE TIRES ARE WEARING MUCH QUICKER THAN THEY SHOULD. WITH ONLY 12,000 MILE ON THE VEHICLE, THE TIRES LOOK LIKE IT'S BEEN DRIVEN 50,000 MILES. MID OCTOBER WE CALLED CHRSYLER IN AUBURN HILLS, TO LET THEM KNOW HOW UNSAFE WE FEEL DRIVING THIS TRUCK. WE HAVE HA…
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TIRES, THOUGH WE HAVEN'T EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT OR TREADS PEELING OFF, THE TIRES ARE WEARING MUCH QUICKER THAN THEY SHOULD. WITH ONLY 12,000 MILE ON THE VEHICLE, THE TIRES LOOK LIKE IT'S BEEN DRIVEN 50,000 MILES. MID OCTOBER WE CALLED CHRSYLER IN AUBURN HILLS, TO LET THEM KNOW HOW UNSAFE WE FEEL DRIVING THIS TRUCK. WE HAVE HAD THIS TRUCK BROUGHT BACK TO THE DEALER ELEVEN TIMES FOR WARRANTY WORK, EIGHT OF WHICH WERE FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS. *AK (DOT NUMBER: M32KERHX TIRESIZE: P245/75R16)
NHTSA ODI #736826
Mileage unknown · Nov 21, 2000
Power Train
VEHICLE STALLS WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. TAKEN TO DEALER 5 TIMES, FAILED TO FIND REMEDY. DEALER ONLY RECORDED 2 OF THE 5 TIMES VEHICLE WAS IN FOR REPAIRS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #875343
Mileage unknown · Nov 19, 2000
Power Train
TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY DRIVESHAFT GEARS BROKE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #736541
Mileage unknown · Oct 24, 2000
Power Train
UPON DEPRESSION OF CLUTCH AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, TACHOMETER WILL SHOW RPM DROPPING BELOW IDLE SPEED, USUALLY LEADING TO STALL-OUT. IF VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, SUCH AS WHEN UPSHIFTING OR DOWNSHIFTING, AND VEHICLE STALLS, THERE IS ALSO LOSS OF POWER STEERING, DIMMING OF LIGHTS, LOSS OF ABS. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE IN THE…
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UPON DEPRESSION OF CLUTCH AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, TACHOMETER WILL SHOW RPM DROPPING BELOW IDLE SPEED, USUALLY LEADING TO STALL-OUT. IF VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, SUCH AS WHEN UPSHIFTING OR DOWNSHIFTING, AND VEHICLE STALLS, THERE IS ALSO LOSS OF POWER STEERING, DIMMING OF LIGHTS, LOSS OF ABS. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE IN THE MIDDLE OF CURVES, AT NIGHT, AND TURNING INTO SHARP TURNS. THE DEALERSHIP HAS ATTEMTED TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND COULDN'T DUPLICATE IT. THEY DID "FLASH" THE COMPUTER ONCE, BUT THIS DID NOT SOLVE A THING. I FEEL THAT EVENTUALLY THIS PROBLEM COULD LEAD TO A SERIOUS OR EVEN FATAL ACCIDENT IF NOT RESOLVED IMMEDIATELY.
NHTSA ODI #735061
Mileage unknown · Sep 12, 2000
Power Train
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #731108
Mileage unknown · Aug 18, 2000
Power Train
TRANSMISSION CONTINUOUSLY "SLIPS" OUT OF FIRST GEAR, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO LAUNCH AFTER A STOP LIGHT, OR SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO FIRST. FOLLOWING EACH AND EVERY START, THE TRANSMISSION WILL "SLIP" OUT OF FIRST GEAR.
NHTSA ODI #728399
Mileage unknown · Aug 16, 2000
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
WHILE TRAVELING TEMPERATURE INDICATION LIGHT FLASHED. AFTERWARD VEHICLE WOULD NOT CHANGE GEARS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #867931
Mileage unknown · Jul 5, 2000
Power Train
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND ROAD OVER A SET OF RAILROAD TRACKS AND THE SHIFTER JUMP UP INTO THE NEUTRAL POSITION . CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HAD EXPERIENCE WITH THIS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS, AND THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE SITUATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #864813
Mileage unknown · Jun 12, 2000
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingEquipment
CATALYTIC CONVERTER WENT OUT. CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE VEHICLE JUST STOPPED. ALSO, TRANSMISSION FLUID AND OIL WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. *AK THE DEALER COULD NOT SOLVE THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER 19 TIMES FOR REPAIR. WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING AND WAS REP…
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CATALYTIC CONVERTER WENT OUT. CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE VEHICLE JUST STOPPED. ALSO, TRANSMISSION FLUID AND OIL WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. *AK THE DEALER COULD NOT SOLVE THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER 19 TIMES FOR REPAIR. WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING AND WAS REPLACED. THE ENGINE WAS OVER HEATING DUE TO THERMOSTAT AND GASKET FAILURES. THE A/C BLOWS WARM AIR DUE TO LOW PRESSURE SWITCH FAILURE. THE DRIVER SEAT WAS COMING APART. REAR LIGHTS BLINKERS AND BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING DUE TO BLOWN FUSE. THE REAR RIGHT BRAKE LOCKSUP ON HAND STOP. THE LEFT DOOR SPEAKERS MALFUNCTIONS. *YH
NHTSA ODI #863443
Mileage unknown · Jun 8, 2000
Power Train
WHEN REACHING THE SPEED OF 50 MPH AND 60 MPH VEHICLE WOULD JERK. ALSO, WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A CRYING NOISE. CAR WOULD START IN ANY GEAR. OWNER BELIEVES THIS LAST PROBLEM CAUSED BY MECHANIC. *AK *ML
ON CERTAIN VAN AND WAGON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS), AFTERMARKET BATTERIES MAY LEAK ELECTROLYTE ONTO THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR, WHICH CAN COMPROMISE SEALING INTEGRITY OF THE CONNECTOR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS MAY ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE CONNECTOR, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR FOR ELECTROLYTE DAMAGE AND REPLACE THE CONNECTOR AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS. SOUND DEADENER MATERIAL INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE COVER AND HOUSING. NOTE: THE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS WERE BUILT AT THE WARREN ASSEMBLY PLANT ("S" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 16, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; ST. LOUIS NORTH ASSEMBLY PLANT ("J" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 19, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; LAGO ALBERTO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("M" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; AND SALTILLO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("G" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000. IMPORTANT: VEHICLES THAT HAVE ALREADY HAD THE PROPER CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THIS RECALL. IN ADDITION, 1997-2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THIS RECALL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE MATERIAL COULD INTERFERE WITH THE CLOCKSPRING RIBBON AND CAUSE AN OPEN CIRCUIT. THE DRIVER AIR BAG SYSTEM WILL BECOME DISABLED, AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 18, 2001. ALSO SOME 1997-200 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN. 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: CERTAIN VAN, WAGON, PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE RETRACTOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, IT WILL NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. 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.
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING "SALT BELT" STATES: MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE ISLAND, CONNECTICUT, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WEST VIRGINIA, OHIO, INDIANA, MICHIGAN, ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN, MINNESOTA, IOWA, AND MISSOURI. CORROSION OF THE RETURN SPRING ON THE HOOD SECONDARY LATCH COULD CAUSE THE MECHANISM TO BIND IN THE "RELEASE POSITION."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE PRIMARY LATCH IS NOT ENGAGED, THE HOOD COULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 17, 2001. 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: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL TRAILER HITCH. THE TRAILER HITCH SIDE BRACKETS WERE MANUFACTURED USING MATERIAL WITH INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: BRACKETS BUILT WITHOUT PROPER MATERIAL COULD FATIGUE AND FRACTURE IN THE AREA WHERE THE TRAILER HITCH MOUNTS TO THE FRAME.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRAILER HITCHES AND REPLACE ANY TRAILER HITCH SHOWING SIGNS OF FATIGUE CRACKING. IF NO EVIDENCE OF CRACKING EXISTS, THE DEALER WILL INSTALL TWO REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES AND MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE UNDERBODY HYDRAULIC CLUTCH LINE HEAT SHIELD IS TOO SHORT, ALLOWING THE PLASTIC CLUTCH LINE MATERIAL TO BE DIRECTLY EXPOSED TO EXHAUST TEMPERATURES. IT IS POSSIBLE TO EXCEED THE MELTING TEMPERATURE OF THE CLUTCH LINE MATERIAL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE LINE MELTS, HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN LEAK ONTO THE VEHICLE EXHAUST AND CAUSE AN UNDERBODY FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE PROPER LENGTH HEAT SHIELD.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION, V10 ENGINES AND FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE TRANSFER CASES. UNDER SUSTAINED MAXIMUM RATED VEHICLE LOAD, WHILE DRIVING UP A STEEP GRADE IN FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE LOW RANGE IN HOT AMBIENT CONDITIONS, THE LOCAL EXHAUST TEMPERATURE PROXIMATE TO THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH LINE CAN GENERATE LINE TEMPERATURES THAT EXCEED THE TEMPERATURE LIMIT OF THE CLUTCH LINE MATERIAL. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS AND THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED, THE LINE COULD RUPTURE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE FLUID COULD IGNITE ON THE HOT EXHAUST POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VANS AND WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG). THE FUEL HOSE THAT CONNECTS THE LEFT AND RIGHT FUEL RAILS MAY SHRINK AND LEAK FUEL IF EXPOSED TO HIGH ENGINE OPERATING TEMPERATURES.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL TANKS. INCORRECT FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE INSTALLED ON THE SMALL FUEL TANK. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT BE SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE FUEL TANK COULD MOVE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MOUNTING STRAPS FOR THE SMALL FUEL TANK.
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