Chrysler (FCA US, LLC): Safety Recalls in 2000
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 30 safety recalls made by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) in 2000. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 18, 2000
(Campaign #: 967)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT
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.
NHTSA ID: 00V421002
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 393,796
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
December 12, 2000
(Campaign #: 961)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 110/TIRE PLACARD
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SPORT APPEARANCE PACKAGE FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." CERTAIN VEHICLES BUILT WITH 16" WHEELS AND TIRES WERE EQUIPPED WITH THE INCORRECT TIRE PLACARD.
NHTSA ID: 00V415000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 1,504
Consequence Summary:
THE LABEL SPECIFIES THE WRONG RECOMMENDED TIRE SIZE. THIS COULD CAUSE THE OWNER TO SELECT INCORRECT REPLACEMENT TIRES.
Corrective Action:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW LABEL, OR, IF THE OWNER WISHES, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
December 12, 2000
(Campaign #: 964)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/STARTER
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. STARTER ASSEMBLIES WERE BUILT WITH SUSPECT PLASTIC TERMINAL BLOCKS WHICH COULD DEVELOP STRESS CRACKS SUBSEQUENT TO THEIR INSTALLATION ONTO THE BODY OF THE STARTER. SEPARATION OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK FROM THE STARTER BODY COULD POTENTIALLY ALLOW THE UN-FUSED POSITIVE TERMINAL TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH AN ADJACENT SURFACE, PROVIDING A PATH TO GROUND.
NHTSA ID: 00V416000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 30
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION COULD OVERHEAT THE STARTER WIRING, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STARTER TERMINAL BLOCK JUMPER HARNESS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 9, 2000
(Campaign #: 957)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 225/CHILD SEAT ANCHOR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
NHTSA ID: 00V366000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,211,756
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Corrective Action:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 27, 2000
(Campaign #: 959)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL RETURN HOSE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OUTER LAYER ONLY OF THIS 3-LAYER FUEL RETURN HOSE DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DESIRED OZONE PROTECTION DUE TO A PROCESSING ERROR.
NHTSA ID: 00V320002
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 3,480
Consequence Summary:
THIS HOSE IS CONSIDERED TO BE INADEQUATE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 12, 2000
(Campaign #: 898)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/PASSENGER AIR BAGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. PASSENGER AIR BAGS WERE BUILT WITH SUSPECT ALUMINUM EXTRUSION SECTIONS WHICH MAY NOT RETAIN THE AIR BAG DOOR DURING AN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT EVENT.
NHTSA ID: 00V306000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 419
Consequence Summary:
A SEPARATED AIR BAG DOOR COULD INJURE A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 12, 2000
(Campaign #: 955)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/UPPER CONTROL ARMS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: QUAD CAB PICKUP TRUCKS. THE UPPER CONTROL ARMS ATTACHED WITH CADMIUM COATED NUTS CAN CAUSE THE BOLTS TO STRETCH DUE TO THE APPLICATION OF A HIGHER THAN SPECIFIED CLAMP LOAD. BREAKAGE OF THE UPPER CONTROL ARM FASTENERS COULD CAUSE THE AXLE TO ROTATE FORWARD UNDER BRAKING CONDITIONS.
NHTSA ID: 00V307000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 480
Consequence Summary:
THIS ROTATION COULD TWIST THE STEERING LINKAGE AND POSSIBLY SEPARATE THE BRAKE LINES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER CONTROL ARM BOLTS AND NUTS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 12, 2000
(Campaign #: 897)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/STEERING WHEELS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH 2-SPOKE LUXURY WHEELS MANUFACTURED JULY 1992 THROUGH JUNE 1993; OR EQUIPPED WITH 4-SPOKE SPORT WHEELS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1992 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1993. THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.
NHTSA ID: 00V305000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 679,000
Consequence Summary:
IF THE STEERING WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN, LOSS OF CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL FOR CRACKS AND ANY WHEELS WITH CRACKS WILL BE REPLACED. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL HAVE A REINFORCEMENT PLATE INSTALLED TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION IN THE EVENT CRACKING OCCURS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 2, 2000
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HARNESS FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH A NEW PROTECTIVE SHIELD CAUSING A GROUNDED CIRCUIT.
NHTSA ID: 00V299002
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 554
Consequence Summary:
PROLONGED WIRING HARNESS CONTACT WITH THE HEAT SHIELD WILL CAUSE THE WIRING INSULATION TO WEAR AND EVENTUALLY TO GROUND OUT. THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO DIE-OUT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR HARNESS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 18, 2000
(Campaign #: 896)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SILENCER PAD BOND
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THROUGH DEGRADATION OF THE BOND BETWEEN THE SILENCER PAD AND A SHEET METAL PANEL (QUARTER INNER UPPER), THE PAD MAY FALL ONTO THE MAP LIGHT LOCATED IN THE REAR SEATING AREA NEAR THE C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL (LH AND RH). THIS CONTACT COULD CAUSE THE PAD TO MELT, CREATING A HOT SMELL AND/OR SMOKE DURING LONG PERIODS OF ILLUMINATION.
NHTSA ID: 00V278000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 4,504
Consequence Summary:
SMOKE INHALATION COULD BE HARMFUL TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INSULATION PAD FROM BEHIND BOTH REAR MAP LIGHTS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 13, 2000
(Campaign #: 895)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL LEAKAGE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS BUILT WITH 3.3L AND 3.8L ENGINES HAVE FUEL RAILS WITH NITROLE RUBBER O-RING SEALS THAT CAN DEGRADE OVER TIME. FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE UNDERHOOD FUEL INJECTION FUEL RAIL COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF A VEHICLE FIRE.
NHTSA ID: 00V268000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 1,163,000
Consequence Summary:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SEAL ON THE VEHICLE FUEL RAILS TO PREVENT EXTERNAL LEAKAGE OF FUEL FROM THE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER TUBE, SHOULD THE EXISTING O-RINGS CONTINUE TO DEGRADE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2002. DUE TO THE LARGE QUANTITY OF VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN, THE OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE PHASED OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS. HOWEVER, IF A VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE O-RINGS, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. 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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 10, 2000
(Campaign #: 894)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, RESULTING IN SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION TO STIFF STEERING, AND IN THE WORST CASE, NO ABILITY TO TURN LEFT.
NHTSA ID: 00V225002
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 2,865
Consequence Summary:
A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY IF A LOOSE NUT CONNECTION IS FOUND.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 17, 2000
(Campaign #: 886)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/THROTTLE BLADE ICING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. VAPORS FROM THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) SYSTEM CAN CONDENSE AND FREEZE INSIDE OF THE THROTTLE BODY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN EXTREMELY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.
NHTSA ID: 00V194000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 263,000
Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM FULLY RETURNING TO IDLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND RELOCATE A PCV SYSTEM TUBE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 17, 2000
(Campaign #: 870)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/BRAKE TUBE/STEERING HOSE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS BUILT WITH 2.5L ENGINES. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE TUBE AND THE POWER STEERING HOSE.
NHTSA ID: 00V193000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 40,000
Consequence Summary:
A PUNCTURE OF THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE TUBE CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING FORCE AT THE FRONT WHEELS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE TUBE AND POWER STEERING HOSE FOR WEAR. IF WEAR IS EVIDENT, THE BRAKE TUBE AND/OR POWER STEERING HOSE WILL BE REPLACED. A POWER STEERING STANDOFF BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED ON ALL VEHICLES TO ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE TUBE AND POWER STEERING HOSE IS MAINTAINED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 17, 2000
(Campaign #: 887)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL TANK/VENT TUBE WELDS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH FUEL TANKS WITH SUSPECT VENT TUBE WELDS.
NHTSA ID: 00V195000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 1,500
Consequence Summary:
SEPARATION OF THE VENT TUBE WELD COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY FUEL TANKS BUILT IN THE SUSPECT TIME PERIOD. THE VEHICLE WILL BE INSPECTED AND IF THE BAR CODE ON THE FUEL TANK INDICATES THAT THE TANK WAS BUILT DURING THE SUSPECT PERIOD, IT WILL BE REPLACED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 17, 2000
(Campaign #: 888)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/BRAKE HOSE BLOCK/BRACKET WELD
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INADEQUATE WELD BETWEEN THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE BLOCK AND THE STAND-OFF BRACKET.
NHTSA ID: 00V196000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 3,400
Consequence Summary:
SEPARATION OF THE STAND-OFF BRACKET FROM THE BLOCK COULD CAUSE FATIGUE DAMAGE OF THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE TUBE AND RESULT IN A HALF SYSTEM BRAKE LOSS.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL ADD A BRAKE LINE BRACKET TO THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE TUBE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 17, 2000
(Campaign #: 890)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/AUTO TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4.7L ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXPEL FLUID FROM THE FILL TUBE DURING NORMAL TEMPERATURE OPERATION.
NHTSA ID: 00V197000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 20,000
Consequence Summary:
THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM AND IGNITION OF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD RESULT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL SHORTEN THE VENT HOSE AND ASSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 17, 2000
(Campaign #: 891)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/REAR AXLE VENT HOSE/BRAKE HOSE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE REAR AXLE VENT HOSE AND THE BRAKE HOSE.
NHTSA ID: 00V198000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 437,000
Consequence Summary:
A PUNCTURE IN THE REAR BRAKE HOSE WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING FORCE AT THE REAR WHEELS.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE HOSE FOR EVIDENCE OF WEAR. WORN BRAKE HOSES WILL BE REPLACED. THE REAR VENT HOSE WILL BE SHORTENED BY 3 INCHES AND A CLIP WILL BE INSTALLED TO ASSURE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE AXLE VENT LINE AND BRAKE HOSE IS MAINTAINED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 17, 2000
(Campaign #: 892)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL LINE/CAB UNDERBODY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS WITH A 131 INCH WHEELBASE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FUEL LINE AND THE CAB UNDERBODY.
NHTSA ID: 00V199000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 91,610
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONTACT CAN RESULT IN WEAR, AND AFTER EXTENDED CONTACT, COULD CAUSE A PERFORATION IN THE FUEL LINE, RESULTING IN LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR PROPER CLEARANCE. FUEL LINES THAT EXHIBIT INADEQUATE CLEARANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A REDESIGNED FUEL LINE THAT WILL ASSURE PROPER CLEARANCE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 10, 2000
(Campaign #: 885)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: NON-ABS EQUIPPED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON RETAINER SNAP RING MAY HAVE BEEN BENT INWARD DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. THE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON MAY BE IN A "BRAKE APPLIED" POSITION DUE TO THE DAMAGED PISTON RETAINER SNAP RING. WHEN THE PISTON IS IN THE APPLIED POSITION, THE FLUID COMPENSATION PORTS ARE CLOSED WHICH RESULTS IN A BRAKE DRAG CONDITION.
NHTSA ID: 00V180000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 160
Consequence Summary:
IF THE BRAKE OVERHEAT, BRAKE FADING COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN NEEDED STOPPING DISTANCE. SHOULD A DRIVER NOT ANTICIPATE THE EXTRA STOPPING DISTANCE, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 10, 2000
(Campaign #: 879)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/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: 00V136000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 589,000
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
May 10, 2000
(Campaign #: 875)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/IGNITION SWITCH/WIRING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING THAT COULD OVERHEAT. HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT LOADS PASS THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE BLOWER MOTOR IS OPERATED ON HIGH FOR AN EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME.
NHTSA ID: 00V135000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 690,000
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD CAUSE THE IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING TO OVERHEAT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY AND OVERLAY HARNESS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 11, 2000
(Campaign #: 860)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. WATER AND/OR ROAD SALT IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE COULD LEAD TO CORROSION.
NHTSA ID: 00V105000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 395,000
Consequence Summary:
SUCH CORROSION CAN LEAD TO ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT OR COULD ALLOW INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE AND LOCATE THE NEW MODULE ON THE TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION TUNNEL.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 11, 2000
(Campaign #: 871)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A500 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. INADVERTENT PLACEMENT OF THE SHIFT LEVER IN REVERSE CAN OCCUR WHEN THE DRIVER BELIEVES THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN PLACED IN PARK.
NHTSA ID: 00V106000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 123,000
Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY WITH THE ENGINE ON AFTER THE DRIVER HAS LEFT THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEEL MANUAL VALVE IN THE TRANSMISSION WITH AN ALUMINUM VERSION.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 11, 2000
(Campaign #: 872)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/TRAILER HITCH BRACKET
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL TRAILER HITCH. THE TRAILER HITCH SIDE BRACKETS WERE MANUFACTURED USING MATERIAL WITH INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH.
NHTSA ID: 00V107000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 357,000
Consequence Summary:
BRACKETS BUILT WITHOUT PROPER MATERIAL COULD FATIGUE AND FRACTURE IN THE AREA WHERE THE TRAILER HITCH MOUNTS TO THE FRAME.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 2, 2000
(Campaign #: 868)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/CHILD LOCK INSTRUCTIONS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT CHILD LOCK INSTRUCTION LABELS.
NHTSA ID: 00V066000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 17,000
Consequence Summary:
THE INCORRECT LABELS COULD CAUSE CONFUSION AS TO WHETHER THE CHILDPROOF SAFETY LOCK WAS ACTIVATED.
Corrective Action:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT LABELS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 2, 2000
(Campaign #: 869)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL TANK STRAPS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH UNPAINTED FUEL TANK STRAPS.
NHTSA ID: 00V067000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 38
Consequence Summary:
THE PAINT PROVIDES CORROSION PROTECTION NECESSARY TO ENSURE THE STRAPS DO NOT LOOSEN OVER TIME.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 4, 2000
(Campaign #: 866)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SEAT BELT MOUNTING BOLTS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.
NHTSA ID: 00V034000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 204,000
Consequence Summary:
THE AFFECTED MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT WITHSTAND SUFFICIENT FORCE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY IN CERTAIN IMPACT SITUATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A BELTED OCCUPANT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 4, 2000
(Campaign #: 863)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SEAT BELT RETRACTORS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE MOLDING FLASH ON THE PRIMARY LEVER MAY PREVENT THE OPERATION OF THE G-LOCK AND TILT LOCK FUNCTIONS ON SOME OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE RETRACTORS.
NHTSA ID: 00V033000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 7,580
Consequence Summary:
IF THIS OCCURS IN A FRONTAL CRASH SITUATION, DRIVER PROTECTION FROM THE SEAT BELT MAY BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 11, 2000
(Campaign #: 861)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/LOWER CONTROL ARM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE WELDS AT THE RIGHT SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET TO AXLE TUBE ATTACHMENT MAY HAVE INADEQUATE FATIGUE LIFE DUE TO POOR WELD QUALITY. THIS CAN LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE CONTROL ARM BRACKET FROM THE AXLE TUBE.
NHTSA ID: 00V007000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 76
Consequence Summary:
IF THE BRACKET SEPARATES THE VEHICLE COULD EXPERIENCE REDUCED DIRECTIONAL STABILITY, BRAKING DEGRADATION AND/OR VEHICLE PULL UNDER BRAKING.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AXLE WITH A PROPERLY WELDED FRONT AXLE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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