2001 CHRYSLER 300M
4 recalls, 122 complaints - 79 TSBs
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
03V035000 Feb 5, 2003
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence
IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RECLINER BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2003. 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.
01V273000 Aug 2, 2001
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES (NON-SUNROOF ONLY) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IF THE OCCUPANT'S HEAD WERE TO CONTACT THE B-PILLAR.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE SENT A STORAGE BIN ACCESSORY UNIT THAT CAN BE ATTACHED TO THE B-PILLAR ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. HOWEVER, IF AN OWNER WISHES, THE DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON ... Read more
00V366000 Nov 9, 2000
CHILD SEAT
Defect Description
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, INCLU... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
Complaint Statistics
122 total complaints
5 crashes 4 fires 5 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 12 |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 11 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| AIR BAGS | 6 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 5 |
| EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 26, 2018
Incident date: Mar 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER 300M. DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND TURN THE ENGINE OFF IN ORDER TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATING FAI... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 26, 2018
Incident date: Mar 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER 300M. DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND TURN THE ENGINE OFF IN ORDER TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATING FAI... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 7, 2018
Incident date: Apr 9, 2018
2001 CHRYSLER 300M SMELL OF GAS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CAR AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT. CHANGED O RINGS AND NO VISABLE LEAKS. BAFFLING MECHANIC..... [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *PM
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 3, 2015
Incident date: Nov 11, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER 300M. THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE VENTS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAI... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 20, 2015
Incident date: Oct 20, 2015
I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET THE AIR BAG RECALL RESOLVED ON MY CAR. I CHECKED IN SEPTEMBER AND AGAIN OCTOBER 16 AND TOLD THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE REPLACEMENT PARTS. WHEN I GO ON THE CHRYSLER WEB SITE FOR RECALL INFORMATION, IT SAYS THAT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. I FEEL THAT CHRYSLER, OR THE DEALER, ARE NOT ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 21, 2015
Incident date: Sep 1, 2015
MY SON WAS DRIVING TO COLLEGE ON THE INTERSTATE AND BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. HE DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT, HIT AN ANIMAL OR HIT A POTHOLE. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE OTHER THAN THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYING. MY SON WAS NOT INJURED, HE WAS STILL ABLE TO SEE THE ROAD AN... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 12, 2015
Incident date: Apr 6, 2015
VERY VERY STRONG GAS SMELL WHILE DRIVING CANNOT FIND LEAK AFRAID OF FIRE FOUND SUGGESTIONS ON FORUM ON LINE SAYS NEAR DRIVER SIDE EXACTLY WHERE IT SMELLS. STILL SMELLS 35 MIN AFTER DRIVING. *TR
AIR BAGS
Dec 8, 2014
Incident date: Dec 8, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER 300M. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
POWER TRAIN
Aug 22, 2014
Incident date: Aug 22, 2014
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 30 MPH, I GOT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT TO THE NEXT HIGHER GEAR DURING ACCELERATION. NOTE: THIS WAS ALSO EVIDENT BY AN INCREASE OF ENGINE RPM'S ON THE TACHOMETER. THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW BY MYSELF IN 2001. IT HAS ONLY 17,508 MI... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 22, 2014
Incident date: Aug 22, 2014
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 30 MPH, I GOT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT TO THE NEXT HIGHER GEAR DURING ACCELERATION. NOTE: THIS WAS ALSO EVIDENT BY AN INCREASE OF ENGINE RPM'S ON THE TACHOMETER. THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW BY MYSELF IN 2001. IT HAS ONLY 17,508 MI... Read more
SUSPENSION
Nov 12, 2013
Incident date: Oct 10, 2013
OCT 2013 FIVE MONTHS AFTER I JUST HAD MY CAR FIXED . AS I WAS DRIVING THROUGH THE GREEN LIGHT I HEARD A NOISE LIKE GRINDING MY CAR STOPPED I COULD NOT GO FORWARD OR BACKWARD, I WAS STOPPED IN THE FAR RIGHT LANE OF A THREE LANE STREET I HAD TO PUT ON MY FLASHERS. I COULD NOT BE MOVE ONLY BY A TOW T... Read more
STEERING
Nov 12, 2013
Incident date: Oct 10, 2013
OCT 2013 FIVE MONTHS AFTER I JUST HAD MY CAR FIXED . AS I WAS DRIVING THROUGH THE GREEN LIGHT I HEARD A NOISE LIKE GRINDING MY CAR STOPPED I COULD NOT GO FORWARD OR BACKWARD, I WAS STOPPED IN THE FAR RIGHT LANE OF A THREE LANE STREET I HAD TO PUT ON MY FLASHERS. I COULD NOT BE MOVE ONLY BY A TOW T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 9, 2013
Incident date: Aug 8, 2013
TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER 300. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, SHE NOTICED FLAMES AND SMOKE EMITTED FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY WITHOUT SUSTAINING ANY INJURY. THE FIRE DEPART... Read more
Fire
ENGINE
Jun 30, 2013
Incident date: May 16, 2013
I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM A DEALERSHIP THAT WAS AWARE OF ITS ENGINE PROBLEM AND DID NOT NOTIFY ME OR MAKE ME AWARE BEFORE THEY HAD THE ENHANCING PAPERWORK READY FOR ME TO SIGN A BINDING AGREEMENT ON A CAR THEY HAD ME BELIEVING WAS MECHANICALLY SOUND/. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 30, 2013
Incident date: May 16, 2013
I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM A DEALERSHIP THAT WAS AWARE OF ITS ENGINE PROBLEM AND DID NOT NOTIFY ME OR MAKE ME AWARE BEFORE THEY HAD THE ENHANCING PAPERWORK READY FOR ME TO SIGN A BINDING AGREEMENT ON A CAR THEY HAD ME BELIEVING WAS MECHANICALLY SOUND/. *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 30, 2013
Incident date: May 16, 2013
I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM A DEALERSHIP THAT WAS AWARE OF ITS ENGINE PROBLEM AND DID NOT NOTIFY ME OR MAKE ME AWARE BEFORE THEY HAD THE ENHANCING PAPERWORK READY FOR ME TO SIGN A BINDING AGREEMENT ON A CAR THEY HAD ME BELIEVING WAS MECHANICALLY SOUND/. *TR
STEERING
Feb 15, 2013
Incident date: Oct 18, 2012
BACKING OUT OF A PARKING STALL I HEARD SOMETHING POP THEN I COULDN'T TURN LEFT OR RIGHT I COULD ONLY GO UP OR BACK SO I WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PARKING LOT HAD T O GET TOWED STEERING WHEEL JUST KEPT TURNING. *TR
WHEELS
Sep 27, 2012
Incident date: May 4, 2011
WHILE DRIVING, I EXPERIENCED VIOLENT SHAKING WHICH DIDN'T CORRECT UNTIL I REDUCED MY SPEED TO ABOUT 50MPH. THE ISSUE PERSISTED WHENEVER I DROVE THE HIGHWAY, NO MATTER THE CONDITION OF THE ROAD OVER A WEEK'S TIME. *TR
SUSPENSION
Sep 27, 2012
Incident date: May 4, 2011
WHILE DRIVING, I EXPERIENCED VIOLENT SHAKING WHICH DIDN'T CORRECT UNTIL I REDUCED MY SPEED TO ABOUT 50MPH. THE ISSUE PERSISTED WHENEVER I DROVE THE HIGHWAY, NO MATTER THE CONDITION OF THE ROAD OVER A WEEK'S TIME. *TR
STEERING
Sep 27, 2012
Incident date: May 4, 2011
WHILE DRIVING, I EXPERIENCED VIOLENT SHAKING WHICH DIDN'T CORRECT UNTIL I REDUCED MY SPEED TO ABOUT 50MPH. THE ISSUE PERSISTED WHENEVER I DROVE THE HIGHWAY, NO MATTER THE CONDITION OF THE ROAD OVER A WEEK'S TIME. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jan 25, 2012
Incident date: Jan 23, 2012
I HAVE HAD A BRAKE PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED NEW. IT WENT BACK TO THE DEALER MANY TIMES AND THE ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED. IT REALLY NEVER CORRECTED THE PROBLEM OF A VIBRATION IN THE PEDAL WHEN BRAKE APPLIED AT ANY SPEED BUT VERY NOTICEABLE AT SPEED OVER 40 MPH. ALSO THE B... Read more
STEERING
Oct 26, 2011
Incident date: Oct 12, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER 300M. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL TO THE LEFT WITHOUT INTENT. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND WOULD ALSO PULL TO THE RIGHT SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO INFORMED THE C... Read more
STEERING
Apr 21, 2011
Incident date: Dec 15, 2010
2001 300M LOSS OF POWER STEERING AT IDLE. EXTEMELY NOISY PUMP. HAVE REPLACED PUMP 3 TIMES. DEALER CLAIMS NO REPORTS OF COMMON PROBLEMS. HAVE BEEN TOLD BY SEVERAL MACHANICS MAY BE RACK AND PINION. *TR
EQUIPMENT
Apr 21, 2011
Incident date: Dec 15, 2010
2001 300M LOSS OF POWER STEERING AT IDLE. EXTEMELY NOISY PUMP. HAVE REPLACED PUMP 3 TIMES. DEALER CLAIMS NO REPORTS OF COMMON PROBLEMS. HAVE BEEN TOLD BY SEVERAL MACHANICS MAY BE RACK AND PINION. *TR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 25, 2011
Incident date: Feb 25, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER 300M. THE CONTACT WAS DECELERATING FROM 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED INTO FIRST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND WHEN RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY ADVISED HIM THA... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Dec 6, 2010
Incident date: Nov 24, 2010
CHRYSLER 2001 - 300 M WITH 65,774 MILES. ALL REQUIRED SERVICE AT DEALER ONLY. ON 24 NOV 10 CAR MADE "CLUNKING SOUND" PULLING INTO PARKING LOT AND THEN COMPLETELY STOPPED RUNNING. AAA TOW TRUCK CAME AND WHEN HE STATED TO PULL ON TRUCK ENTIRE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL FELL OFF. HE LOOKED AT THE AREA... Read more
STEERING
Dec 4, 2010
Incident date: Dec 4, 2010
WIFE BACKED OUT OF DRIVEWAY, HEARD A POPPING SOUND, THEN ATTEMPTED TO PULL BACK INTO THE DRIVEWAY. THE CAR LOST ALL STEERING. DISCOVERED ONE BOLT HAD SHEARED OFF THE STEERING SYSTEM, CONSIDERED THE RACK AND PINION, AND THE OTHER BOLT HAD BACKED OUT. THE NIGHT BEFORE WE HAD JUST TRAVELED ON INTERSTAT... Read more
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Aug 10, 2010
Incident date: Aug 9, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER 300M. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIE ROD ON THE RACK AND PINION WAS LOOSE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BUSHINGS BURNED AND THAT THE FAILURE O... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Aug 10, 2010
Incident date: Aug 9, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER 300M. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIE ROD ON THE RACK AND PINION WAS LOOSE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BUSHINGS BURNED AND THAT THE FAILURE O... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 3, 2010
Incident date: May 2, 2010
COMPLETE FAILURE OF BRAKE SYSTEM. FORTUNATELY, THIS OCCURRED WHILE MOVING THE VEHICLE OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT SUDDENLY AND COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR WITH A "WHOOSH" SOUND AND FLUID SPILLED ALL OVER THE GROUND DUE TO A RUPTURED BRAKE LINE. THE LINE WAS CORRODED AND UPON SUBSEQUE... Read more
STEERING
Feb 26, 2010
Incident date: Jan 1, 2005
2001 CHRYSLER 300M STEERING NOISE OVER BUMPS / PLAY ON STEERING WHEEL/ SEEMS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE, DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED THE TIE RODS AS WELL AS I DID ALSO I ALSO REPLACED ALL SUSPENSION AND THE NOISE IS STILL THERE IT IS DEFINITELY IN THE RACK AND PINION, IT FEELS LOSE AND LIKE OTHER COMPLAINTS T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 19, 2009
Incident date: Sep 1, 2009
I HAVE A 2001 CHRYSLER 300 WITH 143,000. THE CAR STALLS WHILE GOING THROUGH INTERSECTIONS WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 5 TIMES AND HAD MANY THINGS REPLACED INCLUDING CAM AND CRANKSHAFT SENSORS, REWIRED, AND FUEL PUMP AND THE CAR STILL STALLS. I HAVE A 3 YEAR OLD CHILD AND THIS C... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Nov 19, 2009
Incident date: Sep 1, 2009
I HAVE A 2001 CHRYSLER 300 WITH 143,000. THE CAR STALLS WHILE GOING THROUGH INTERSECTIONS WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 5 TIMES AND HAD MANY THINGS REPLACED INCLUDING CAM AND CRANKSHAFT SENSORS, REWIRED, AND FUEL PUMP AND THE CAR STILL STALLS. I HAVE A 3 YEAR OLD CHILD AND THIS C... Read more
STEERING
Aug 4, 2009
Incident date: Jul 31, 2009
CHRYSLER 300M 2001, ON 7/9/09 -CAR WAS SEEN AND INSPECTED FOR ANY TROUBLE AT A CERTIFIED CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP. ORIGINAL ESTIMATE WAS $200, TOTAL WORK COST $1,871. CAR RELEASED TO US AND WE WERE TOLD IT WAS IN PERFECT RUNNING CONDITION. ON 7/31/09 TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CAUSING THE CAR TO TURN AND ... Read more
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Apr 20, 2009
Incident date: Nov 20, 2008
I HAVE A 300 M 2001 AND THE RACK AN PINION HAS WENT OUT FOR THE SECOND TIME. I LOST STEERING IN TOWN. THERE WAS A KNOCK IN THE FRONT END THAT THE DEALER SHIP COULD NOT FIND. *TR
SEATS
Jan 20, 2009
Incident date: Dec 15, 2008
2001 CHRYSLER 300M SUFFERED FROM SEAT RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE IN DECEMBER 2008 AFTER 03V035000 CAMPAIGN WAS SUPPOSEDLY COMPLETED BY DEALER IN 2003. PAID TO HAVE REPAIRED AGAIN AS DEALER SAID IT HAD BEEN FIXED. *TR
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jan 20, 2009
Incident date: Dec 15, 2008
2001 CHRYSLER 300M SUFFERED FROM SEAT RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE IN DECEMBER 2008 AFTER 03V035000 CAMPAIGN WAS SUPPOSEDLY COMPLETED BY DEALER IN 2003. PAID TO HAVE REPAIRED AGAIN AS DEALER SAID IT HAD BEEN FIXED. *TR
STEERING
Jan 7, 2009
Incident date: Dec 20, 2008
DECEMBER 20TH 2008 ACCIDENT OCCURRED. VEHICLE STARTED ON FIRE AND WAS TOTALED ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE. INNER TIE RODS AND BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED NOT EVEN TWO WEEKS BEFORE ALONG WITH TWO TIRES AND BRAKES. VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT WHILE IN AN INTERSECTION. A TRUCK COMING FROM THE OPPOSITE DIRECT... Read more
Crash
Fire
1 injured
TIRES
Jan 7, 2009
Incident date: Dec 20, 2008
DECEMBER 20TH 2008 ACCIDENT OCCURRED. VEHICLE STARTED ON FIRE AND WAS TOTALED ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE. INNER TIE RODS AND BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED NOT EVEN TWO WEEKS BEFORE ALONG WITH TWO TIRES AND BRAKES. VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT WHILE IN AN INTERSECTION. A TRUCK COMING FROM THE OPPOSITE DIRECT... Read more
Crash
Fire
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jan 7, 2009
Incident date: Dec 20, 2008
DECEMBER 20TH 2008 ACCIDENT OCCURRED. VEHICLE STARTED ON FIRE AND WAS TOTALED ON THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE. INNER TIE RODS AND BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED NOT EVEN TWO WEEKS BEFORE ALONG WITH TWO TIRES AND BRAKES. VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT WHILE IN AN INTERSECTION. A TRUCK COMING FROM THE OPPOSITE DIRECT... Read more
Crash
Fire
1 injured
STEERING
Dec 26, 2008
Incident date: Dec 26, 2008
SOME BACKGROUND: I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS A LITTLE SLOPPY ON MY 300M AND TOOK IT TO A LOCAL DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THEY TOLD ME THE RACK AND PINION SHOULD PROBABLY BE REPLACED. I HAD IT REPLACED FOR AROUND $1200. A YEAR AND A HALF LATER WHILE TRAVELING FOR CHRISTMAS, I PULLED OFF THE IN... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Dec 26, 2008
Incident date: Dec 26, 2008
SOME BACKGROUND: I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS A LITTLE SLOPPY ON MY 300M AND TOOK IT TO A LOCAL DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THEY TOLD ME THE RACK AND PINION SHOULD PROBABLY BE REPLACED. I HAD IT REPLACED FOR AROUND $1200. A YEAR AND A HALF LATER WHILE TRAVELING FOR CHRISTMAS, I PULLED OFF THE IN... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Nov 14, 2008
Incident date: Oct 1, 2008
MY 2001 CHRYSLER 300M HAS ONLY 29,000 MILES ON IT AND HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY PURCHASED. ONE DAY I WAS DRIVING AND HEARD A BAD RUBBING NOISE AND FELT A VIBRATION BY MY FOOT. BEFORE THIS TRIP, THE CAR HAD BEEN TOTALLY SILENT. WHEN THIS NOISE BEGAN, THE CAR STARTED TO WANDER ON THE ROAD, ESPECIALLY W... Read more
STEERING
Oct 27, 2008
Incident date: Oct 24, 2008
I WAS STOPPED AT A CITY INTERSECTION WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. WHEN TRAFFIC CLEARED, I ATTEMPTED TO MAKE THE LEFT TURN. I HEARD A 'CLUNK' AND THE WHEELS DID NOT TURN. THE STEERING WHEEL TURNED, BUT THE TIRE WHEELS DID NOT! I HAD NO FUNCTION EXCEPT FORWARD OR REVERSE, SO I WAS FORCED TO DRIVE... Read more
SEATS
Jul 10, 2008
Incident date: May 22, 2008
SAFETY ISSUE!! HEATED SEAT DRIVERS SIDE STOPPED WORKING, OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS STARTED MALFUNCTIONING BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICE, DEALER MADE DIAGNOSTIC CHECK, WE WERE TOLD HEATED SEAT CIRCUIT SHORTED AND SHOWED BURN MARKS. NOT REPLACED TOO COSTLY CALLED CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS TOLD BY SENIO... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Jan 29, 2008
Incident date: Jan 28, 2008
2001 CHRYSLER 300M WITH 68, 300 MILES HAS STEERING VIBRATION AT 60 MPH. *CN
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Jan 28, 2008
Incident date: Dec 17, 2007
ON 12/17/07 I WAS IN THE BACK SEAT OF A 2001 CHYRSLER 300M THAT WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT. WE SLIPPED ON ICE AND HIT A TREE AT APPX. 50 MILES AN HOUR, MY LAP BELT HELD MY BACK WHILE MY SHOULDER HARNESS DID NOT. I WAS SITTING BEHIND THE PASSENGER. THE CRASH CAUSED ME TO HAVE BROKEN RIBS, A B... Read more
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 24, 2008
Incident date: Jul 19, 2007
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AFTER TURNED RIGHT OUT OF PARKING GARAGE. PULLED ON I-71 S AND TRIED TO ACCELERATE TO MERGE. TRANSMISSION LOCKED IN LOW GEAR AND COULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 50 MPH (CURRENT SPEED LIMIT WAS 65). RPMS WERE PAST 4000 AND OTHER CAR HORNS WERE BLARING BECAUSE CAR WOULD NOT SH... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Dec 24, 2007
Incident date: Dec 12, 2007
MY SISTER'S 2001 CHRYSLER 300 M EXPERIENCED SUDDEN STEERING FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. FORTUNATELY SHE WAS TRAVELLING AT LOW SPEED, SO NO ONE WAS KILLED. SHE DESCRIBED THE FEELING AT FAILURE AS A LOUD NOISE FOLLOWED BY THE SENSATION OF SLIDING ON ICE. IT WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THEY FOUND T... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 27, 2007
Incident date: Nov 27, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER 300M. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE LOUD NOISES AND THEN SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED INTO NEUTRAL AND PUSHED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE DIAGNOSIS WOULD COST $1,700. THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA REQUIRES A SMOG TEST AND THE VEHI... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 CHRYSLER 300M
79 manufacturer communications from 70 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 11 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 7 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 5 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 |
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 |
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 2 |
RFI20210322_626-
Mar 22, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This SKU is a Engine Heater Hose Assembly. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the hose bending geometry. If the hose is not formed properly, it will interfere with surrounding components and prevent
9004275
Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi
9004275
Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi
23-015-20
Apr 30, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
23-015-20
Apr 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
3100319
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-006-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-003-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100519
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
9003623
Nov 16, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Wiper If Mopar OE wipers are unavailable, the below alternatives can be offered instead. 05066964A$ = WBRW0011A$ 05066973A$ = WB000019A$ or WBF00019A$ 05096134A$ = WB000027A$ or WBF00028A$ 55154762A$ = WB000013A$ 68001330A$ = WB000019
23027
Aug 23, 2016
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31 July, 2016)of follow ing part numbers:68176457AF, 68176459AF. P
23104
Aug 22, 2016
120000 LIGHTING (PWS)
05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Pl
23104
Aug 22, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Pl
23137
Aug 22, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part numbers: 1ZA04DX9AE, 1ZA05DX9AE. See attachments for id
Volume 2, Issue
Aug 18, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
20244
Aug 18, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
CBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock of part number CBXDP361AA. Replacement part number is CBXDP361AB w hich is in stock a
22958
Aug 17, 2016
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
1NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 1N T30XDVAC. See attachments for identifyin
22867
Aug 17, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of follow ing part numbers:52120000AA, 52119435AF, 05078709AB. S
22892
Aug 17, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Return: Lamp Assy - CHMSL& Cargo Light You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of follow ing part numbers:55372082AE, 55372082AD, 55372082AC, 55372082AB, 553720
20616
Aug 12, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
P/N CBSZR068AA: Inspect & Return: Module Kit - Occupant Restraint You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part number CBSZR068AA as per the QIR attached. Replacement par
Volume 2, Issue
Jun 2, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
9002519
Mar 20, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc
9002519
Mar 20, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc
0803006
Aug 25, 2006
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *KB
2401305
Aug 4, 2005
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COOLING COIL ODOR. *TT
0801505
Mar 2, 2005
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *SC
2400204
Jul 30, 2004
350000 EQUIPMENT
AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER PERFORMANCE. *TT
2304702
May 4, 2004
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
INTERIOR FRONT DOOR HANDLE/BEZEL REPLACEMENT. *MJ
0900204
Jan 27, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SHORT DURATION COLD ENGINE START-UP TICKING LIKE SOUND. THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO MARCH 31, 2003. *MN
0900503
Nov 21, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SHORT DURATION COLD ENGINE START-UP TICKING LIKE SOUND. *TT
0802203
Jul 4, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HEADLAMP/INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATION. 2004 MODELS INCLUDED. *TT
0703
Jul 1, 2003
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IN THE FRAME & BUMPERS - FRAME - SPECIFICATIONS - FRAME DIMENSIONS SECTION HAS BEEN UPDATED. *TT
2301103
May 9, 2003
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SAG OR RATTLE AT REAR OF HEADLINER. *TT
0900203
Mar 14, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE STUMBLE AND/OR MISFIRE - MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION. *TT
1400103
Jan 24, 2003
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL TANK SLOW TO FILL. INCLUDING MY2004. *TT
2300203
Jan 17, 2003
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
WIND NOISE FROM SUNROOF OR B-PILLAR WHILE DRIVING. *TT
0200103
Jan 17, 2003
020000 SUSPENSION
SQUEAKING SOUND FROM REAR STRUT(S). *TT
2500102A
Sep 2, 2002
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0442, P0455, OR P0456 - LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP), LEAK DETECTED. THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 25-001-02 DATED FEB 11, 2002. *TT
2302802
Jun 24, 2002
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AN INOPERATIVE OR INTERMITTENT SUN ROOF. *SLC
1802002
Jun 24, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC
0800702
Mar 25, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *SLC
2200102
Mar 11, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CHROME WHEEL CARE. *SLC
2301302
Mar 4, 2002
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING A SNAPPING SOUND WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING FRONT DOOR. *SLC
0700202
Feb 4, 2002
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING LOW OR NO CABIN HEAD, ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM SYSTEM FILL PROCEDURE. *TT
2301901
Aug 10, 2001
220000 SEATS
SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A POWER SEAT ADJUSTER LOOSE FORE/AFT.*SLC
2400901
Aug 3, 2001
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO A/C HEATER PERFORMANCE.*SLC
01014
Jul 10, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INSTRUMENT PANEL END CAP INSTALLATION. ADVANCE SERVICE INFORMATION *TT
2600701
Jul 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING SERVICE/DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL REVISIONS. *SLC
2600601
Jun 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CONTAINS BOTH UPDATED SELF-ADHESIVE SERVICE AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL PAGES AND UPDATE PAGES REQUIRING HAND WRITTEN CHANGES TO EXISTING PAGES. *TT
0801001
May 25, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
1801201
May 25, 2001
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT REGARDING GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST), PUBLICATION NO. 81-170-00008 PROVIDED WITH THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO PROVIDE REFERENCE INFORMATION WHEN USING GENERIC SCAN TOOL ON OBDII VEHICLES. *TT
1400301
May 18, 2001
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE FUEL TANK IS SLOW TO FILL BECAUSE OF LACK OF VENTING. THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES CORRECTING KINKED / PLUGGED FUEL TANK VENT LINES AND / OR REPLACING THE FUEL TANK CONTROL VALVE AND / OR REPLACING THE LEAK DETEC
0900301
May 4, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
THIS BULLETIN REINFORCES A REQUIREMENT TO CEASE THE CURRENT PRACTICE OF USING SUPPLEMENTAL OIL ADDITIVE TREATMENTS IN ALL DAIMLERCHRYSLER ENGINES. *TT
2600501
May 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CONTAINS BOTH UPDATED SELF-ADHESIVE SERVICE AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL PAGES AND UPDATE PAGES. *TT
0800701
Apr 13, 2001
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
SOME LH-VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ILLUMINATION GO TO FULL BRIGHT AND / OR THE FUEL GAUGE DROP TO THE E POSITION AND LOW FUEL INDICATOR ILLUMINATE. *TT
2600401
Apr 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE / DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL REVISIONS. *TT
1900101
Mar 23, 2001
010000 STEERING
SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE LOOSE FEEL OR CLUNK IN THE STEERING WHEEL AS THE WHEEL IS MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. *TT
2100601
Mar 16, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
2300301
Feb 2, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT ALL FACTORY INSTALLED EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS A SUNROOF, MEET THE UPPER INTERIOR HEAD PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 201. *TT
01001
Jan 16, 2001
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A NO START CONDITION IN COLD TEMPERATURES DUE TO 5 VOLT REGULATOR FAILURE IN THE SBEC PCM MODULE. *JB
0804200
Dec 29, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING. *JB
0800600REV
Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
0200800
Dec 15, 2000
020000 SUSPENSION
THIS BULLETIN COVERS THE DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES THAT HAVE A CONSTANT PULL OR LEAD CONDITION. *TT
0803800
Dec 8, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING SAFETY SYSTEMS - VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / REPAIR. *TT
2601200
Dec 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON SERVICE PUBLICATION UPDATES. *JB
0803600
Nov 17, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING CIRCUITS EFFECTED BY IGNITION OFF DRAW (IOD) FUSE. *TT
0803300
Nov 3, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FAULT CODE IN THE RADIO WHEN PERFORMING DIAGNOSTIC USING THE DRB III. THE CODE READS COLD CD. THE FAULT CODE IS NOT DISPLAYED TO THE CUSTOMER AND IS ONLY DISPLAYED WHEN PERFORMING DIAGNOSTICS.
0803100
Oct 20, 2000
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE WINDOW STICKS IN THE UP POSITION. THIS CONDITION MAY BE INTERMITTENT. *TT
2303900
Oct 20, 2000
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
INFORMATION ON DOOR GLASS LIFT PLATE SERVICE. *TT
082700
Sep 29, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
070200
Jun 16, 2000
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE OVERHEATING AND / OR COOLANT BOTTLE FAILURES AFTER SERVICE HAS BEEN PERFORMED ON THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHRYSLER 300M
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA03011
Opened: Jul 17, 2003 , Closed: Jan 30, 2004
AUTO TRANS IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK
THE MANUFACTURER REPORTS ABOVE ARE BASED ON DAIMLERCHRYSLER?S (DC) ANALYSIS OF MODEL YEAR (MY) 1998 (POPULATION = 356,384) AND 1999 (POPULATION = 486,948) JA, JX AND LH FAMILY SUBJECT VEHICLE DATA (EARLIER MYS EXCLUDED).THE POPULATION NUMBER INCLUDES ALL MYS.THE PRECISE NUMBER OF DUPLICATES BETWEEN ... Read more
DP03002
Opened: May 7, 2003 , Closed: Jul 22, 2003
STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION
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 PAR... Read more
PE03010
Opened: Feb 27, 2003 , Closed: Sep 2, 2003
THROTTLE CONTROL FAILURE
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES ... Read more
CHRYSLER 300M - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHRYSLER 300M across all model years (1998, 2004).
21
Total Recalls
1,148
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
93
Reported Crashes
21
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths