Chrysler (FCA US, LLC): Safety Recalls in 1998
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 26 safety recalls made by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) in 1998. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 4, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/SEAT BELT RETRACTORS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SPRING CAN DISENGAGE FROM THE REWIND MECHANISM, DISABLING THE RETRACTOR FUNCTION, AND PREVENTING THE BELT FROM FITTING SNUGLY AROUND THE OCCUPANT.
NHTSA ID: 98V276000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 13,000
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE RETRACTORS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 5, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/TRANSFER CASE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.
NHTSA ID: 98V168003
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 6,198
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR ADEQUACY OF THE TRANSFER CASE OIL VOLUME, TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AND OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION OF THE TRANSFER CASE MECHANISM. IF OIL VOLUME IS INSUFFICIENT, THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF OIL WILL BE ADDED. IF THERE IS TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AFFECTED COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE TRANSFER CASE SHOWS OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION, THE TRANSFER CASE WILL BE REPLACED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 8, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/FUEL LINE LEAKAGE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.9L - 24 VALVE DIESEL ENGINE. THE LOW PRESSURE DIESEL FUEL SUPPLY TUBE LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BETWEEN THE FILTER AND THE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP CAN FRACTURE.
NHTSA ID: 98V207000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 25,014
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOW PRESSURE DIESEL FUEL SUPPLY TUBE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 8, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/CAB/FRAME BOLTS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH BOLTS THAT WERE NOT PROPERLY HARDENED. THE BOLTS WERE USED TO ATTACH THE CAB AND THE CORE SUPPORT TO THE FRAME.
NHTSA ID: 98V208000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 12,400
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE CAB TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BOLTS WITH PROPERLY HARDENED BOLTS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 8, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/HIGH ENGINE IDLE SPEED
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.9L - 24 VALVE DIESEL ENGINE. AN INTERMITTENT HIGH ENGINE IDLE CONDITION CAN OCCUR DUE TO A MALFUNCTION OF THE VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR.
NHTSA ID: 98V209000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 30,747
Consequence Summary:
THIS CREATES A SIGNAL WHICH IS MISINTERPRETED BY THE ENGINE CONTROL SOFTWARE, CAUSING A HIGH IDLE SPEED CONDITION.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE CONTROLLER SOFTWARE TO CORRECT ERRONEOUS SPEED SENSOR SIGNALS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 6, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH INTEGRATED CHILD SEATS. THE SHOULDER HARNESS RESTRAINT ON THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT CAN BECOME DIFFICULT TO EXTRACT WHEN THE SAFETY BELT LATCH PLATE BECOMES CONTAMINATED.
NHTSA ID: 98V185000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 157,000
Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN RELEASING A CHILD FROM THE RESTRAINT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE LATCH MECHANISM. AN EXTENDER WILL BE ADDED TO THE EMERGENCY RELEASE ANCHOR FOR THE CHILD SEAT SAFETY BELTS SO THAT THE RELEASE CLIPS ARE MORE VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO THE OPERATOR IN THE EVENT THAT THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM CAN NOT BE UNLOCKED. IN ADDITION, AN INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER'S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT CARD WILL BE PROVIDED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 6, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/FUEL LINE LEAKAGE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EITHER A 8.0L V-10 ENGINE OR A 5.9L V-8 HEAVY DUTY GASOLINE ENGINE. AN EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT SHIELD ATTACHING SCREW IS TOO CLOSE TO THE UNDERBODY FUEL LINE. THE LINE CAN RUB AGAINST THE SCREW, POSSIBLY CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE.
NHTSA ID: 98V182000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 8,144
Consequence Summary:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE UNDERBODY HEAT SHIELD ATTACHING SCREW AND REPLACE IT WITH RUBBER ADHESIVE. THE CHASSIS FUEL LINE WILL BE INSPECTED FOR SIGNS OF WEAR AND ANY TUBES INDICATING WEAR WILL BE REPLACED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 6, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/FUEL LEAKAGE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.5L ENGINES. THE FUEL INJECTION DELIVERY SYSTEM CAN LEAK FUEL FROM SOME OF THE SEALING O-RINGS OR FROM HAIR LINE CRACKS IN THE THERMOSET FUEL INJECTION RAIL.
NHTSA ID: 98V184000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 722,600
Consequence Summary:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL O-RINGS AND REINFORCE THE OUTLET (PASSENGER) SIDE FUEL RAIL. VEHICLES SHOWING FUEL LEAKAGE ON THE OUTLET FUEL RAIL MUST HAVE THE OUTLET RAIL REPLACED WHICH INCLUDES CHANGING THE UPPER AND LOWER INJECTOR O-RINGS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RINGS OR FROM A CRACKED FUEL LINE, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 6, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/IGNITION KEY SHIFT INTERLOCK
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.
NHTSA ID: 98V183000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 685,000
Consequence Summary:
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE "IGNITION-PARK" INTERLOCK SYSTEM WILL BE NONFUNCTIONAL.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 12, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/FUEL SEALS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH 3.3L ENGINES. THE 'O-RINGS' USED TO SEAL THE INTERFACE OF THE FUEL INJECTOR RAIL SUPPLY, RETURN AND CROSS OVER TUBES ARE NOT AS ROBUST AS THOSE USED IN LATER MODEL YEARS. DETERIORATION OF THE 'O-RINGS' CAN CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE.
NHTSA ID: 98V130000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 84,600
Consequence Summary:
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 14, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/GEAR SHIFT POSITION LIGHTING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BACK LIGHT BULBS FOR THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY FOR THE GEAR SHIFT POSITION (PRNDL) AND THE ODOMETER WERE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED.
NHTSA ID: 98V104000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 457
Consequence Summary:
IF THE BULBS FALL OUT, THE DISPLAY MAY BE DIFFICULT TO READ.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ASSEMBLY WITH CLUSTERS THAT HAVE BULBS THAT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TWIST-LOCKED IN PLACE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 14, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/SEAT BELT BUCKLES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE NOT PROPERLY RIVETED TO THE SUPPORT STRAP.
NHTSA ID: 98V105000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 4,200
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WOULD HAVE REDUCED STRENGTH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT OUTER SEAT BELT BUCKLES WITH BUCKLES THAT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY RIVETED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 8, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/FRONT SEAT
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH POWER SEAT OPTION. THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT ATTACHING RISER WELDS WERE NOT CORRECT.
NHTSA ID: 98V076000
Component: SEATS
# of Units Affected: 3,500
Consequence Summary:
THE SEAT ATTACHMENT STRENGTH WOULD NOT BE SUFFICIENT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S SIDE POWER FRONT SEAT RISE WITH A RISER THAT WAS MIG WELDED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 8, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/AFTERMARKET RUNNING BOARDS
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET RUNNING BOARD KITS INSTALLED ON MINIVANS. A JACK ADAPTER SOLD IN SOME OF THESE RUNNING BOARD KITS CAN CREATE AN UNSTABLE VEHICLE CONDITION WHEN IT IS USED WITH THE JACK TO RAISE THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA ID: 98E009000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 13,000
Consequence Summary:
THE VEHICLE COULD FALL OFF THE JACK INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS WORKING ON THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE ADAPTER FROM THE JACK PACKAGE AND INSTALL FOUR PERMANENT JACK LOCATOR/EXTENSION PADS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 8, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/WHEEL SEPARATION
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE BRAKE ROTOR MATERIAL STRENGTH IS NOT SUFFICIENT CAUSING A HUB FATIGUE FRACTURE.
NHTSA ID: 98V075000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 1,550
Consequence Summary:
THIS FRACTURE CAN RESULT IN CRACK PROPAGATION AROUND THE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLT CIRCULE ULTIMATELY RESULTING IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE ROTORS AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THESE ROTORS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 7, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/TRANSFER CASE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.
NHTSA ID: 98V069002
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 42,214
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR ADEQUACY OF THE TRANSFER CASE OIL VOLUME, TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AND OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION OF THE TRANSFER CASE MECHANISM. IF OIL VOLUME IS INSUFFICIENT, THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF OIL WILL BE ADDED. IF THERE IS TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AFFECTED COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE TRANSFER CASE SHOWS OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION, THE TRANSFER CASE WILL BE REPLACED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 20, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/FMVSS 210
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR DOES NOT ACHIEVE THE LOADING REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
NHTSA ID: 98V063000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 91,544
Consequence Summary:
FAILURE OF A SEAT BELT ANCHOR CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF SEAT BELT PROTECTION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR SEAT BELT OUTBOARD ANCHOR FLOOR ATTACHMENTS FOR PROPER POSITIONING. IF THE ANCHOR WAS IMPROPERLY ORIENTED, THE ORIENTATION WILL BE CORRECTED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 12, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/FRAME WELDS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE. SOME OF THE FRAME WELDS THAT AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL AND CRASHWORTHINESS WERE OMITTED IN SIX ZONES IN THE FRAME.
NHTSA ID: 98V047000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 245
Consequence Summary:
LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAN OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE CRITICAL WELDS. ANY VEHICLES MISSING WELDS WILL BE CORRECTED BY TEAMS OF WELDERS IN THE FIELD.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 12, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/SEAT BELT
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE. THE FRONT SEAT BELT SHOULDER TURNING LOOP ANCHORS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND ARE NOT PROPERLY HARDENED.
NHTSA ID: 98V048000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 2,427
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELT TURNING LOOP ON THESE VEHICLES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 10, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/AIR BAG
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG 'CLOCK SPRING' WIRING HARNESS CAN BREAK WHEN TURNED TO THE 'FULL LOCK' TURN POSITION.
NHTSA ID: 98V046000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 1,600
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY INCREASING THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCK SPRING IN THESE AIR BAGS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 9, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/PASSENGER AIR BAG
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLE. SOME PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING SOME REQUIRED COMPONENTS.
NHTSA ID: 98V049000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 54
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE IN THESE VEHICLES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 3, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/THROTTLE PEDAL INTERFERENCE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DASH PANEL PAD CAN SHIFT INTERFERRING WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL.
NHTSA ID: 98V045002
Component:
# of Units Affected: 27,527
Consequence Summary:
THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL WOULD NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE A PORTION OF THE DASH PANEL PAD SO IT CANNOT INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 10, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/POWER BRAKE BOOSTER
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVOIR DIAPHRAGM CAN SPLIT OR TEAR.
NHTSA ID: 98V023000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 8,900
Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN CAUSE AN INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED AND A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST DURING BRAKE APPLICATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE BOOSTER DATE CODE AND ANY BOOSTERS WITH THE SUSPECT MANUFACTURING DATE RANGE WILL BE REPLACED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 30, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/GENERATOR CABLE FASTENER
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE FASTENER WHICH SECURES THE GENERATOR CABLE TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (PDC) HAS AN INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD, RESULTING IN A LOOSE CONNECTION AND ELECTRICAL ARCING AT THE CONNECTION.
NHTSA ID: 98V019000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 37,900
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE GENERATOR CABLE AND BATTERY CABLE FASTENERS TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 12, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH "QUADRA-TRAC" TRANSFER CASE, TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE, AND ANY OF 225/70R16, 225/75R16 OR 245/70R15 ROAD TIRES. WHEN THE TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE IS IN USE, THE FRONT AXLE CAN OVERHEAT.
NHTSA ID: 98V006000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 65,000
Consequence Summary:
AN OVERHEATED AXLE CAN FORCE AXLE FLUID OUT OF THE SEALS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE WITH A FULL SIZED TIRE AND WHEEL.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 12, 1998
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CHRYSLER/FRONT BRAKE ROTOR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, OR WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS CAN EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED FOR AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD IN THE "SALT BELT." IF THE ROTORS ARE NOT REPLACED, THE CORROSION CAN EVENTUALLY COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER HUB SECTION OF THE ROTOR.
NHTSA ID: 98V005000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 293,369
Consequence Summary:
THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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