TSB: CHRYSLER 300M, BREEZE, CIRRUS, CONCORDE, INTREPID, LHS, NEON, SEBRING, STRATUS (1995–1999)

Bulletin 190398 — June 11, 1998

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID190398
ManufacturerCHRYSLER
Models300M, BREEZE, CIRRUS, CONCORDE, INTREPID, LHS, NEON, SEBRING, STRATUS
Model Years1995–1999
Date IssuedJune 11, 1998
Date Added to NHTSAJune 11, 1998
ComponentSTEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Vehicles Affected22 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

POWER STEERING SYSTEM NOISE FOLLOWING COLD ENGINE STARTS IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *YC

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
CHRYSLER 300M 1999 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
CHRYSLER 300M 1998 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
PLYMOUTH BREEZE 1998 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
CHRYSLER CIRRUS 1998 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
CHRYSLER CONCORDE 1998 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
DODGE INTREPID 1998 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
CHRYSLER LHS 1998 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
DODGE NEON 1998 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
CHRYSLER SEBRING 1998 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
DODGE STRATUS 1998 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
PLYMOUTH BREEZE 1997 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
CHRYSLER CIRRUS 1997 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
DODGE NEON 1997 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
DODGE STRATUS 1997 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
PLYMOUTH BREEZE 1996 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
CHRYSLER CIRRUS 1996 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
DODGE NEON 1996 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
CHRYSLER SEBRING 1996 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
DODGE STRATUS 1996 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
PLYMOUTH BREEZE 1995 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
DODGE NEON 1995 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
DODGE STRATUS 1995 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized CHRYSLER dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (190398) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.