Chrysler (FCA US, LLC): Safety Recalls in 1997
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 26 safety recalls made by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) in 1997. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 15, 1997
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT HARNESS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS. THE SHOULDER HARNESS RESTRAINT WEBBING WAS INCORRECTLY ROUTED AROUND THE METAL REINFORCEMENT BAR ON THESE SEATS.
NHTSA ID: 97V231000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 900
Consequence Summary:
THE CHILD SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ROUTING OF THE SHOULDER BELT WEBBING AND ANY FOUND INCORRECT WILL BE PROPERLY ROUTED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
December 9, 1997
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/HEATER CORE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEATER CORE END CAP CAN FAIL DUE TO MATERIAL STRENGTH DETERIORATION OCCURRING OVER TIME WITH EXPOSURE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM FLUID.
NHTSA ID: 97V226000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 32,000
Consequence Summary:
FAILURE WILL ALLOW THE DISCHARGE OF COOLING SYSTEM STEAM INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, CAUSING REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COOLANT TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED HEATER CORE FLUID BYPASS VALVE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 13, 1997
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/LOWER CONTROL ARM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN SEPARATE DUE TO LOSS OF LUBRICATION.
NHTSA ID: 97V201000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 599,000
Consequence Summary:
SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 13, 1997
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/TIRES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH P215/65R15 GOODYEAR CONQUEST TIRES MOUNTED ON STEEL WHEEL. THE TIRES CAN EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN AIR PRESSURE LOSS WITHOUT WARNING.
NHTSA ID: 97V200000
Component: TIRES
# of Units Affected: 25,000
Consequence Summary:
SUDDEN TIRE FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF DRIVER CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIRES THAT WERE MOUNTED ON STEEL WHEELS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 13, 1997
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES. THE FUEL TANK MOUNTED ROLLOVER VALVE CAN ALLOW LIQUID FUEL TO LEAK ONTO THE GROUND UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS.
NHTSA ID: 97V199000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 497,000
Consequence Summary:
FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE WITH A FLOAT TYPE ROLLOVER VALVE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 7, 1997
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FUEL TANK MOUNTED FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT ACCURACY CAN DEGRADE OVER TIME, INDICATING SIGNIFICANTLY MORE FUEL IN RESERVE THAN IS ACTUALLY PRESENT.
NHTSA ID: 97V194000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 360,000
Consequence Summary:
OWNERS MAY NOT BE AWARE THAT THEIR VEHICLE IS LOW ON FUEL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH IF THE VEHICLE STOPS DUE TO NO FUEL.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 7, 1997
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/FRONT AND ABS BRAKES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS (2 WHEEL DRIVE ONLY). THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES OR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) SENSOR WIRE MAY BE ABRADED AT THE FRONT WHEELS BY CONTACT WITH A FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD.
NHTSA ID: 97V170000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 7,500
Consequence Summary:
PROLONGED BRAKE HOSE CONTACT CAN CAUSE A PARTIAL LOSS OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM. PROLONGED ABS SENSOR WIRE CONTACT CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF ABS FUNCTION.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL TRIM THE FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELDS AND THE BRAKE HOSES AND ABS SENSOR WIRES WILL BE INSPECTED. IF EVIDENCE OF ABRASION IS FOUND ON ANY HOSE OR ABS WIRE, THEY WILL BE REPLACED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 7, 1997
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/STEERING COLUMN COUPLING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLER CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED WHEN THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES AN UNDERBODY IMPACT.
NHTSA ID: 97V169000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 375,000
Consequence Summary:
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN OCCUR.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLER WITH A COUPLER DESIGN THAT COLLAPSES ON IMPACT.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 9, 1997
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/SEAT BELT SYSTEM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS. COVERS ON THE SOLID STALK MOUNTED SEAT BELT BUCKLES CAN BECOME DISLODGED CAUSING THE RELEASE BUTTON TO STICK INSIDE THE COVER. THE BUCKLE WOULD THEN BE ONLY PARTIALLY LATCHED.
NHTSA ID: 97V148000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 1,100,000
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A COVER RETAINING CLIP TO THE STALK MOUNTED BUCKLE COVER TO PREVENT DISLOCATION OF THE BUCKLE COVER.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 9, 1997
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/SEAT BELT SYSTEM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI-VANS. THE CENTER REAR SEAT, RIGHT OUTBOARD SIDE, SAFETY BELT ANCHOR HOOK CAN BECOME UNATTACHED FROM THE BODY ANCHOR POSITION.
NHTSA ID: 97V149000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 1,100,000
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ANCHOR HOOK RETAINING CLIP WITH A REVISED PROFILE CLIP AND A COVER PLATE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 18, 1997
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/EXHAUST PIPE-DASH PANEL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES. THE EXHAUST PIPE CONTACTS OR IS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE OUTER DASH PANEL SILENCER PAD.
NHTSA ID: 97V126000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 6,400
Consequence Summary:
IF THE EXHAUST PIPE GENERATES SUFFICIENT HEAT, THE PAD MATERIAL CAN SMOLDER AND IGNITE ADJACENT MATERIALS RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE DASH SILENCER PAD ADJACENT TO THE EXHAUST PIPE AND REPLACE THIS PAD WITH A THERMAL HEAT SHIELD ON THE EXHAUST PIPE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 8, 1997
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/HEADREST BRACKET
THE HEADREST GUIDE BRACKET WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLIES ONLY.
NHTSA ID: 97V081002
Component: SEATS
# of Units Affected: 1,083
Consequence Summary:
THE HEADREST SUPPORT BRACKET CAN BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 6, 1997
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/SECONDARY HOOD LATCH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING CAN DISENGAGE FROM ITS RETENTION HOLE IF THE HOOD IS SLAMMED SHUT.
NHTSA ID: 97V095000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 219,000
Consequence Summary:
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS SIMULTANEOUSLY WITHOUT ENGAGING THE PRIMARY LATCH, THE HOOD WOULD NOT BE RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING WITH A LONGER END HOOK SPRING.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 16, 1997
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/AIR BAG
THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DESIGN ALLOWS THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT UPON VEHICLE IGNITION SHUT DOWN.
NHTSA ID: 97V080000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 125,000
Consequence Summary:
UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED MODULE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 16, 1997
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/LIFTGATE SUPPORT BRACKET
THE BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE STRUT TO THE BODY AND THE REAR LIFTGATE CAN ACCUMULATE FATIGUE DAMAGE IF THREE FACTORS COMBINE. IF THE BOLT IS LOOSE, THE GAS STRUT IS OVER-PRESSURIZED, AND THE FREQUENCY OF OPENING AND CLOSING CYCLES IS HIGHER THAN FOR THE AVERAGE CUSTOMER, THE BOLT CAN FAIL.
NHTSA ID: 97V079000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 436,000
Consequence Summary:
PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR IF THE BOLTS BREAK ALLOWING THE LIFTGATE TO FALL SUDDENLY.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR LOOSE FASTENERS, IF THE FASTENERS ARE LOOSE, THE STRUT (AND INTEGRAL BOLTS) WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE BOLT SHOWS EVIDENCE OF TORQUE, THE BOLT WILL BE REMOVED, LARGER WASHERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING WASHER AND THE BOLT WILL BE REINSTALLED AND HAND TIGHTENED TO THE TARGET TORQUED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 12, 1997
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/DRIVER'S SIDE GUIDE RAIL
THE GUIDE RAIL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE CONTAINS A COVERED CABLE AND ALSO AN ANGLED BELT GUIDE AT THE TOP END OF THE WEBBING. THE COMBINATION OF THESE FACTORS CAN LEAD, OVER TIME, TO THE CABLE'S MOVEMENT EXERTING ABRADING FORCE TO THE LOWER EDGES OF THE CABLE'S CHAMBER, SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE THE CABLE TO DROP OUT OF THE CHAMBER WITH THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE BECOMING STUCK.
NHTSA ID: 97V073002
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 24,000
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REPLACEMENT GUIDE RAIL THAT INCORPORATES A DOUBLE LIP DUST SEAL AND AN ANODIC OXIDE COATING.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 12, 1997
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/DOOR LATCH
EXCESS LUBRICATION CAN CAUSE THE RUBBER DOOR LATCH SWITCH COVER TO DEFORM, AND THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH TO MALFUNCTION, SO THAT THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE WOULD REMAIN AT THE A-PILLAR WHEN THE DOOR WAS CLOSED.
NHTSA ID: 97V063002
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
# of Units Affected: 46,000
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH WITH A SWITCH THAT UTILIZES REDUCED LUBRICATING GREASE, IMPROVED CONTACT SURFACE, AND A DIFFERENT RUBBER ISOLATION BOOT.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 10, 1997
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/SEAT BACK BOLT
THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAN FAIL AND SEPARATE.
NHTSA ID: 97V078000
Component: SEATS
# of Units Affected: 148,000
Consequence Summary:
IF THE BOLT FAILS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER SEAT BACK ATTACHING BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT WITH A HIGHER STRENGTH BOLT THAT INCLUDES A SELF LOCKING NYLON PATCH.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 5, 1997
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/TRANSMISSION COOLING LINE
UNDER CERTAIN HIGH LOAD OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE CAN EXCEED THE MELTING POINT OF THE MATERIAL USED IN THE CONNECTOR TO RETAIN THE FLUID LINE TO THE TRANSMISSION.
NHTSA ID: 97V084000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 960,000
Consequence Summary:
WHEN THESE TEMPERATURES OCCUR, THE FLUID LINE WILL NOT STAY CONNECTED WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND FLUID CAN SPRAY ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, RESULTING IN SMOKE OR FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE SIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER LINE CONNECTOR FITTINGS WITH CONNECTORS THAT INCORPORATE A STAINLESS STEEL RETAINER.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 2, 1997
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/ACCELERATION
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. DRIVERS CAN MISTAKENLY STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN THEY INTEND TO STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL.
NHTSA ID: 97I002000
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
# of Units Affected: 1,010,400
Consequence Summary:
PEDAL MISAPPLICATION BY A DRIVER CAN CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHIFT INTERLOCK ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OF THESE VEHICLES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 28, 1997
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/STEERING GEAR
DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE FRAME, A FILLET WELD THAT JOINS THE INNER STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT REINFORCEMENT TO THE FRAME RAIL, WAS OMITTED.
NHTSA ID: 97V069000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 2,500
Consequence Summary:
DUE TO HIGH STEERING LOAD EVENTS, VEHICLES CAN EXHIBIT BROKEN STEERING GEAR ATTACHING BOLTS OR FRAME RAIL CRACKING AT THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHING POINT INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR CRACKS IN THE FRAME RAIL. VEHICLES THAT SHOW CRACKS WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH REINFORCEMENT PLATES. VEHICLES THAT ARE FOUND TO BE FREE OF CRACKS WILL HAVE A SLOT CUT IN THE CROSS MEMBER AND THE FILLET WELD WILL BE ADDED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 28, 1997
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/STEEL ROAD WHEELS
THE STEEL ROAD WHEELS WERE DAMAGED BY THE EQUIPMENT USED TO MATCH MOUNT THE WHEEL TO THE TIRE.
NHTSA ID: 97V070000
Component: WHEELS
# of Units Affected: 60
Consequence Summary:
A SCORE MARK WAS MADE ON THE WHEEL, AFFECTING THE DURABILITY OF THE WHEEL.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL ROAD WHEELS (AND FULL SIZE SPARE TIRES) WITH NEW WHEELS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 28, 1997
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/BRAKES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES. THE ENGINE DRIVEN VACUUM PUMP CAN ALLOW ENGINE OIL INTO THE VACUUM HOSES DUE TO THE ABSENCE OF AN INTERNAL CHECK VALVE. THE OIL CAN CAUSE THE HOSE TO DETERIORATE AND PARTIALLY COLLAPSE, REDUCING THE VACUUM SUPPLY TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
NHTSA ID: 97V068000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 58,000
Consequence Summary:
REDUCED POWER BRAKE ASSIST CAN RESULT INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL ADD A VACUUM PUMP CHECK VALVE TO THE VACUUM PUMP. IN ADDITION, THE VACUUM HOSE CONNECTED TO THE VACUUM PUMP WILL BE REPLACED WITH A HOSE THAT IS ENGINE OIL RESISTANT.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 17, 1997
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/FMVSS 210
THE WEB MOUNTED REAR SEAT BELT INBOARD ANCHOR POSITIONS MAY NOT ACHIEVE THE REQUIRED LOAD OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
NHTSA ID: 97V040000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 77,000
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL ADD A WASHER TO EACH REAR INBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHOR ATTACHMENT.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 17, 1997
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/WIRING HARNESS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MEMORY SEAT OPTION. THE MEMORY SEAT MODULE WIRING HARNESS CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE SEAT SPRING, A LOW RESISTANCE SHORT CIRCUIT CAN DEVELOP RESULTING IN LOCALIZED HEATING.
NHTSA ID: 97V039000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 70,000
Consequence Summary:
THE LOCALIZED HEATING CAN RESULT IN IGNITION OF THE SEAT CUSHION MATERIAL AND A VEHICLE FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE MEMORY SEAT CONTROL MODULE AND WIRING HARNESS AND A PROTECTIVE SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE SEAT FRAME.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 10, 1997
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/POWER MIRROR
THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE POWER MIRROR SWITCH CAN ACCUMULATE ROAD SALT DUE TO WATER ENTERING INTO THE SWITCH.
NHTSA ID: 97V015000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 39,000
Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN RESULT IN A HIGH RESISTANCE SHORT CIRCUIT AND POSSIBLY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER MIRROR SWITCH WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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