SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BRACKETS CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE CRADLE.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, THE TRANSMISSION HALF-SHAFT COULD PULL OUT OF THE TRANSAXLE AND RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE ENGINE CRADLE AT THE POINT WHERE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHES TO IT.
402,830 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
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-RI
... NGS OR FROM A CRACKED FUEL LINE, THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO A DEALER TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.Read more722,600 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Defect Description
THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON SEAL WEAR CAUSING PUMP-MOTOR DETERIORATION.
Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE ABS FUNCTION COULD BE LOST AND REDUCED POWER ASSIST WOULD BE EXPERIENCED DURING VEHICLE BRAKING INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL TEST THE VEHICLE'S ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES IF NECESSARY. ALSO THE WARRANTY ON ALL ABS COMPONENTS WILL BE EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES (EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PISTON ASSEMBLY AND THE PUMP-MOTOR ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL HAVE A LIFETIME COVERAGE). OWNERS W
... ILL ALSO BE REIMBURSED FOR PREVIOUS ABS COMPONENT REPAIR COSTS.Read more321,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Complaint Statistics
96 total complaints
2 crashes 5 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 9 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 6 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 4 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
Incident date: May 3, 2016
FREQUENT ISSUES WITH ABS SEIZING. WAS IN SHOP MOST OF SUMMER 2015. BRAKES NEED REPAIRS AGAIN, AND ORIGINAL SHOP IS REFUSING TO ADDRESS OR REPAIR.R 320,000 OF THIS MODEL HAD ALREADY BEEN RECALLED !!! FILED WITH NYS ATTORNEY GENERAL CASE 2015-1251639
Incident date: Apr 10, 1996
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS RANDOMLY FLASHED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED FOR YEARS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS AND HE HAD TO APPLY FORCE EACH TIME THE FAILURE HAPPENED. THE VI
... N WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS WHO PROVIDED VARIOUS DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIRS, WHICH DID NOT PREVENT THE FAILURE. THE CHECK ENGINE AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STILL HARD TO DEPRESS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO PERMANENT REMEDY FOR THE CONDITION. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.Read more
Incident date: Apr 10, 1996
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS RANDOMLY FLASHED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED FOR YEARS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS AND HE HAD TO APPLY FORCE EACH TIME THE FAILURE HAPPENED. THE VI
... N WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS WHO PROVIDED VARIOUS DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIRS, WHICH DID NOT PREVENT THE FAILURE. THE CHECK ENGINE AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STILL HARD TO DEPRESS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO PERMANENT REMEDY FOR THE CONDITION. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.Read more
Incident date: Nov 18, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND TO DECELERATION ATTEMPTS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT HE HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL UNTIL THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THEY CO
... ULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000. UPDATED 8/27/15*CN *TRRead more
Incident date: Sep 4, 2013
THE ABS PUMP WENT OUT ON THE VEHICLE ON AUGUST 30, 2013. IT HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER SINCE SEPTEMBER 4, 2013. I HAVE INFORMATION STATING THAT THE PUMP IS COVERED UNDER A LIFETIME WARRANTY AND CHRYSLER CORPORATION HAS GIVEN ME THE RUN AROUND ON IT SAYING THAT IT DOES NOT MEAN LIFETIME SINCE IT FAILED
... AGAIN AFTER THE ORIGINAL RECALL REPAIR. I AM SORRY BUT I THOUGHT LIFETIME MEANT LIFETIME ACCORDING TO THE DOCUMENTS THAT I HAVE AND READ. THEY REFUSE TO PROVIDE ME WITH AN ALTERNATE CAR TO DRIVE SO I CAN GET TO WORK STATING THAT IS NOT COVERED EITHER. THEY ARE THE POOREST EXCUSE OF A BUSINESS THAT I HAVE EVER DEALT WITH AND TELL YOU SOMETHING DIFFERENT WITH EACH CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE YOU SPEAK TO. THEY CANNOT EVEN TELL THE SAME LIES TWICE. I WAS FIRST INFORMED THAT THEY COULDN'T GET THE PARTS, THEN TOLD THEY WERE ON BACK ORDER AND NOW I AM TOLD THEY DO NOT HAVE AN ETA FOR THE PARTS. I WILL NOT ADVISE ANYONE TO PURCHASE ANY OF THEIR PRODUCTS SINCE THEY DO NOT HONOR WARRANTIES OR STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCTS. *JSRead more
Incident date: Jul 23, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN PARKED THE TRUNK ERRONEOUSLY OPENED AND FAILED TO CLOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
Incident date: Jan 3, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT APPROACHED A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED, THERE WAS A DELAYED RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED
... THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE ABS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. IN 2008, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000.Read more
Incident date: Nov 2, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH APPROACHING A STOP, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT OF RECALL 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK) AND ADV
... ISED HER TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REFUSED TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THE RECALL HAD A LIFETIME WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 66,763.Read more
Incident date: Sep 24, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES ON HER VEHICLE SUDDENLY FELT AS IF MORE PRESSURE NEEDED TO BE APPLIED WHEN THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE BRAKES PULSATE WHEN BRAKING ON SLICK SURFACES. THE ABS ACTIVATES ON DRY PAVEMENT AND SLOWS THE VEHICLE DOWN; T
... HEREFORE, MORE PRESSURE HAS TO BE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ABS PUMP WAS NOT ACTIVATING PROPERLY. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 96V099000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK) WAS REFERENCED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 104,500 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,817.Read more
Incident date: Oct 23, 2006
I OWN A MINT CONDITION 1993 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER WITH 68,000 MILES ON IT. LAST WEEK THE ENGINE STARTED LEAKING A LARGE AMOUNT OF GASOLINE FROM FUEL RAIL ONTO THE TOP OF BLOCK AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I SAW WHERE A RECALL CAMPAIGN WAS ISSUED TO CORRECT THIS SAFETY CONDITION SO I CONTACTED THE LOCAL CHR
... YSLER DEALER TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. HE ADVISED ME THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL AND WILL NOT BE REPAIRED UNDER SAME. HOW CAN THAT BE?? IT CLEARLY STATES ""1993 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER"". NOW HE ADVISES ME THAT THE COST TO REPAIR A LEAKING FUEL RAIL/O-RING WILL BE $536.00. THIS IS CLEARLY WRONG. I NEED SOMEONE TO INVESTIGATE THIS DEFECT. *NMRead more
Incident date: Nov 28, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 96V099000 CONCERNING ANTI LOCK BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TEST, AND ACCORDING TO THE TEST, THE PROBLEM WAS RELATED TO THE RECALL. THE DEALERSHIP MAINTAINED IT WAS NOT A PROBLEM, AND WILL NOT PERFORM THE RECALL
... WORK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED, AND BASED ON THE DEALERSHIP'S RECOMMENDATION , THEY ALSO REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. *AKRead more
Incident date: Dec 10, 2004
CONSUMER STATES THAT FUEL LEAKS INTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE WILL CATCH ON FIRE. *AK
Incident date: Apr 28, 2004
1.CAR HITS A POTHOLE AND BOTTOMS OUT 2. THE PASSENGER REAR SUSPSENION KINKS AND SPLITS FUEL LINES ABOVE CONTROL ARM, THE BRAKE LINE BRACKET WAS THE CAUSE OF THE DAMAGES. 3. WORK HASNT BEEN DONE AS OF TODAY. BUT TECHS ARE TELLING ME I HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE FUEL LINE SYSTEM DO TO DEBRIS IN LINE
... S.Read more
Incident date: Apr 13, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 98V184000 CONCERNING FUEL LEAKAGE. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER SMELLED GAS ODOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE FUEL RAIL. A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THIS MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR BUT THE CONSUMER'S VEHILE WAS NOT INCLUDED
... DUE TO VIN. *AK *NMRead more
Incident date: Apr 15, 2003
THE PULLEY'S THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT IS ON, DO NOT LINE-UP, IT RESULTS IN THE BELT SHREDDING, AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE BELT MIGHT BE THROWN OFF ALL TOGETHER. I HAVE HAD IT FIXED ONCE BUT IT'S STARTING TO HAPPEN AGAIN.
ABS BRAKES ARE INOPERATIVE. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL IS HARD AND IT VIBRATES. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINED THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK MECHANIC CONTACTED CONSUMER THAT BRAKE PUMP WAS UNDER RECALL. CONSUMER WENT TO DEALERSHIP BUT
... REFUSED TO REPAIR VEHICLE. *LARead more
Incident date: Jul 28, 2003
I HAVE A 1993 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER, WHICH HAS A RECALL ON THE ABS SYSTEM, I HAD THE SYSTEM REPLACED BY HAHN MOTOR COMPANY, YAKIMA, WA. LAST WEEK, JULY 21, 2003, THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS STARTED COMING ON AGAIN - I CALLED AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH HAHN MOTOR COMPANY TO HAVE THE VEHICLE FIXED. THE
... LIGHTS HAVE BEEN ON THE ENTIRE WEEK AND THIS MORNING WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN - THEY HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE ALL DAY AND ARE NOW TELLING ME THE SYSTEM HAS NOW DECIDED TO WORK CORRECTLY AND THEY CANNOT FIND ANY PROBLEM. *AKRead more
Incident date: Jul 28, 2003
I HAVE A 1993 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER, WHICH HAS A RECALL ON THE ABS SYSTEM, I HAD THE SYSTEM REPLACED BY HAHN MOTOR COMPANY, YAKIMA, WA. LAST WEEK, JULY 21, 2003, THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS STARTED COMING ON AGAIN - I CALLED AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH HAHN MOTOR COMPANY TO HAVE THE VEHICLE FIXED. THE
... LIGHTS HAVE BEEN ON THE ENTIRE WEEK AND THIS MORNING WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN - THEY HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE ALL DAY AND ARE NOW TELLING ME THE SYSTEM HAS NOW DECIDED TO WORK CORRECTLY AND THEY CANNOT FIND ANY PROBLEM. *AKRead more
Incident date: Feb 3, 2003
THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP CRACKED, CAUSING GAS TO LEAK. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PH THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE, THE #5 INJECTOR, AND THE FUEL RAIL WERE REPLACED. SCC
CONSUMER STATED THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH THE FOLLOWING: THE FUEL INJECTION, THE FUEL LEAKS OUT OF THE FUEL FEED RAIL, AT THE SWIVEL JOINTS, THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, AND WHEN THE ENGINE COOLS DOWN THE FUEL LEAKS ALL OVER THE TOP OF THE ENGINE AND COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND
... STATED THAT THERE ISN'T A RECALL FOR THE PROBLEM. SCC *JBRead more
Incident date: Nov 28, 2002
WHILE STANDING NEXT TO THEIR VEHICLE, CONSUMER SMELT GAS FUMES. CONSUMER THEN CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD, AND SAW THAT THEIR WAS FUEL ON TOP OF THE ENGINE MOTOR. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THEIR WAS A LEAK IN THE FUEL PIPE. TS IT WAS REVEALED THAT THE FUEL RAIL WAS LEAKING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.
... *TTRead more
Incident date: Jul 12, 2001
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL LOSE BRAKES. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT IWLLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK
Incident date: Oct 8, 2001
REAR AIR SUSPENSION WON'T PUMP UP, AIR PUMP ONLY RUNS FOR 30 SECONDS, THE LEFT AIR BAG LEAKS AND THE RIGHT LEVELING SENSOR IS INOPERATIVE. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR TO THE AIR SUSPENSION, WAS INFORMED THE LEFT AIR BAG, LEVELING SENSOR, AND A NEW PUMP. *JG
CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THE CONTROL ARM NEEDED REPLACING. *JG
CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THE CONTROL ARM NEEDED REPLACING. *JG *YH
Incident date: Oct 15, 2001
REAR AIR SUSPENSION WON'T PUMP UP, AIR PUMP ONLY RUNS FOR 30 SECONDS, THE LEFT AIR BAG LEAKS AND THE RIGHT LEVELING SENSOR IS INOPERATIVE. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR TO THE AIR SUSPENSION, WAS INFORMED THE LEFT AIR BAG, LEVELING SENSOR, AND A NEW PUMP. *JG *YH
Incident date: Jul 1, 2001
I HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION ON THIS CHRYSLER -- PEOPLE STOP ME IN MALLS, SUPERMARKETS AND ASK ME IF I'VE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE TRANSMISSION AS THEY HAVE -- ALL THE WAY BACK TO 1990 EVERYONE I'VE SPOKEN TO THAT HAS HAD A CHRYSLER VAN, NEW YORKER, DYNASTY, ETC. HAS HAD MAJOR TRANSMISSIONS PROBLEM
... S AND/OR HAS HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. IN SPEAKING WITH MY LOCAL AAMCO TRANSMISSION REPS AND CONTINENTAL TRANSMISSION REP (A BUFFALO STORE) -- CHRYSLER CARS ARE THEIR NUMBER 1 REPAIR. I HAD OCCASION TO SPEAK WITH THE VP OF CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR AAMCO AT THE EXECUTIVE OFFICES IN PA -- HE ALSO REITERATED THAT CHRYSLER IS THEIR NUMBER 1 REPAIR. THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED IN TO. WITH ALL OF THE CHRYSLER REPAIRS I'VE HEARD OF JUST IN THE BUFFALO AREA ALONE, NATIONALLY THEIR HAS TO BE THOUSANDS OF CONSUMERS WHO HAVE INCURRED A MAJOR EXPENSE. PLEASE PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS. WHEN I PURCHASED THIS CAR FROM AN ELDERLY MAN IN 7/2000 IT ONLY HAD 19,025 MILES ON THE CAR AND IT WAS IN SHOWROOM CONDITION. AROUND 21,000 MILES THE CAR STARTED TO HAVE HESITATION PROBLEMS AND I DIDN'T KNOW IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. ONE LOCAL BUFFALO TRANSMISSION SHOP INDICATED THAT THE COMPUTERS OPERATING THE TRANSMISSIONS WERE BAD AND THEY'VE HAD TO SELL MANY OF THEM. THANK YOU AND I REALLY APPRECIATE AN INVESTIGATION.*AKRead more
Incident date: Feb 1, 1999
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Incident date: Feb 1, 1999
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Incident date: Jul 8, 2001
THE FUEL RAIL IS A NON WEAR ITEM AND A LIFE SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ITEM. THERE IS A SIMILAR RECALL ON RELATED COMPONENTS BUT DEALER SAID THIS IS NOT COVERED BY THAT RECALL. THIS TYPE OF FAILURE CAN LEAD TO ENGINE FIRE AT STARTUP OR WHILE RUNNING. MANUFACTURER SHUOULD BE
... HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIR COSTS.Read more
Incident date: Jul 8, 2001
RECALL 98 V 184 000/FUEL LEAKAGE: FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM IS LEAKING FUEL FROM SEALING O-RINGS. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER.*AK
Incident date: Jun 1, 2001
FLUID IS LEAKING FROM HYDRAULIC UNIT, A PINT A DAY IS ADDED TO UNIT TO KEEP IT FROM DRYING OUT. CONSUMER WENT TO A DEALER IN TOWN, AND ONE DEALER STATED THAT FLUID WAS BEING OVER FILLED. SECOND DEALER CONFIRMED A LEAK, AND ORDERED THE PART FOR REPAIR. *AK *YH
Incident date: Feb 1, 2001
KNOW DEFECT IN BOTH CONTROLLER AND SEAL FAILURE AT LOW TEMPERATURE ,JUSTN LIKE THE SPACE SHUTTLE. *AK
Incident date: Jan 9, 2001
ORIGINAL PROBLEM WAS FAILURE TO SHIFT TO OVERDRIVE(WENT INTO LIMP-HOME CONFIGURATION) AFTER STOPPING IT DID SHIFT BUT EVENTUALLY FAILED TO SHIFT AT ALL. THIS OCUURRED ON A TRIP OUT OF STATE.*AK
Incident date: May 17, 2000
(SEE YOUR NUMBER 98V184OOO) IN MAY OF 2000 I DETECTED A LEAK FROME MY ENGINE. AT THAT TIME MY MECHANIC FOUND A LEAK FROM THE INJECTOR O RINGS AND ONE INJECTOR. HE REPLACED THE O RINGS AND THE INJECTOR. NOW THIS WEEK I DETECTED ANOTHER FUEL LEAK FROM MY ENGINE. THIS TIME, ON 01/12/2001, MY MECHANIC
... FOUND ANOTHER LEAKING INJECTOR, AND REPLACED THIS AND ALL THE OTHER ORIGINAL INJECTORS. SINCE THIS IS THE SAME DEFECT AS 98V18400 FOR THE CHRYSLER 3.5L EIGINE , I BELIEVE MY CAR SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. R RING AND REPLACED ALL THE FOUND ANOTHE O RING LEAKING AND MYRead more
Incident date: May 17, 2000
(SEE YOUR NUMBER 98V184OOO) IN MAY OF 2000 I DETECTED A LEAK FROME MY ENGINE. AT THAT TIME MY MECHANIC FOUND A LEAK FROM THE INJECTOR O RINGS AND ONE INJECTOR. HE REPLACED THE O RINGS AND THE INJECTOR. NOW THIS WEEK I DETECTED ANOTHER FUEL LEAK FROM MY ENGINE. THIS TIME, ON 01/12/2001, MY MECHANIC
... FOUND ANOTHER LEAKING INJECTOR, AND REPLACED THIS AND ALL THE OTHER ORIGINAL INJECTORS. SINCE THIS IS THE SAME DEFECT AS 98V18400 FOR THE CHRYSLER 3.5L EIGINE , I BELIEVE MY CAR SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. R RING AND REPLACED ALL THE FOUND ANOTHE O RING LEAKING AND MYRead more
Incident date: Nov 11, 2000
THERE' S A FUEL LEAK WITHIN INJECTOR RAIL, CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER CONCERNING RECALL 98V184000. BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF RECALL DUE TO VIN, ALTHOUGH IT EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM.*AK *SLC
Incident date: Oct 24, 2000
TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT UP FROM SECOND, STALLS IN REVERSE
THE TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JERK WHEN CHANGING THE GEARS FROM PARK TO DRIVE. NLM
TRANSMISSION AND TRANSMISSION CONTROLLER FAILED. YH
TRANSMISSION AND TRANSMISSION CONTROLLER FAILED. YH
Incident date: Sep 1, 1999
AFTER SEEING RECALL ON INTERNET I TOOK AUTO TO LOCAL DEALER FERMAN CHRYSLER, NPR<FL WITH NOTICE SAID THEY DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT IT AND HAD NO PARTS THO SHOWED HIM PRINTOUT ABOUT THE RECALL. NEVER RECEIVED LETTER FROM MFR. MOTOR MOUNT HAS BEEN BANGING SINCE AROUND SEPT. AND CHUGGING HAD A TUNEUP TO FIX
... AND FERMAN CHGD ME 153. TO FIX SPARKPLUG FIT AND WROTE ON FORM THAT MY MOTOR MOUNT WAS SHAKING WITHOUT ATTEMPT TO FIX. SVCMAN EXTREMELY RUDE SAID HE DIDN'T HAVE TIME TO CHECK BRAKES & I WAS HOLDING UP THE LINE (MY APPT. WAS AT 9 AM I WAS THERE ON TIME) SAID HE MIGHT TAKE A LOOK AROUND NOON IF THEY COULD (I HAD TO LEAVE IT OVERNITE )IF I HAVE ADDITIONAL DAMAGE FROM THIS MOTOR MOUNT THING ARE THEY RESPONSIBLE?? I REPORTED THE SVC REP TO THE MGR WHO WAS NICE BUT STILL NO FIX!!!! UI T TO I. *AKRead more
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3 OF THE ENGINE MOUNTS BROKE, LEAVING INSUFFICIENT SUPPORT FOR THE ENGINE. DEALER SAID ENGINE MOUNTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES THE PEDAL NEARLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO EXTREME PRESSURE WAS USED TO GET THE PEDAL TO MOVE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
Incident date: Dec 1, 1998
FUEL RAIL GASKET FAILURE QUITE COMMON ON CHRYSLER CARS - COST TO REPAIR ABOUT $600. SAFETY ISSUE OVER POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE IF GASOLINE CONTACTS EXHAUST HEADER.
POWER STEERING RESERVOIR CRACKED CAUSING LEAKAGE.
EXHAUST SPRINGS AND BOLTS FAILED.
BRAKES FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT.
AXLE SHAFT, WHEEL BEARINGS, AND PADS FAILED.
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