Date: 05.01.2006
Component: Steering > Hydraulic Power Assist > Hose, Piping, And Connections
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the high pressure power steering hose may prematurely heat age and develop a leak.
Consequencs:
Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in an underhood fire.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the high pressure power steering hose free of charge. the the recall began on april 10, 2006. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Date: 05.01.2006
Component: Steering > Hydraulic Power Assist > Hose, Piping, And Connections
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the high pressure power steering hose may prematurely heat age and develop a leak.
Consequencs:
Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in an underhood fire.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the high pressure power steering hose free of charge. the the recall began on april 10, 2006. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Date: 09.11.2000
Component: Child Seat
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
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, including diagrams, for properly attaching a child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage.
Consequencs:
In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Notes:
Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Date: 09.11.2000
Component: Child Seat
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
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, including diagrams, for properly attaching a child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage.
Consequencs:
In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Notes:
Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Date: 02.03.2000
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Storage > Tank Assembly > Mounting
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the affected vehicles were built with unpainted fuel tank straps.
Consequencs:
The paint provides corrosion protection necessary to ensure the straps do not loosen over time.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the fuel tank straps.
Date: 08.01.2001
Component: Seats
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a number of incorrect driver side seat mounting bolts were installed into vehicles.
Consequencs:
In the event of a crash, the bolts may not properly secure the seat and could cause increased injury to the driver of the vehicle.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect the seat mounting bolts and then replace the bolts if necessary. owner notification began february 5, 2001. 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.
Date: 01.01.1970
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling > Engine
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the harness for the crankshaft position sensor could come in contact with a new protective shield causing a grounded circuit.
Consequencs:
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.
Notes:
Dealers will re-route the crankshaft position sensor harness.
Date: 18.09.2000
Component: Structure > Frame And Members > Underbody Shields
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
Smoke inhalation could be harmful to vehicle occupants.
Notes:
Dealers will remove the insulation pad from behind both rear map lights.
Date: 27.10.2000
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Delivery > Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
This hose is considered to be inadequate.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the fuel return hose.
Date: 10.08.2000
Component: Steering > Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.
Date: 02.03.2000
Component: Equipment > Other > Labels
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the affected vehicles were built with incorrect child lock instruction labels.
Consequencs:
The incorrect labels could cause confusion as to whether the childproof safety lock was activated.
Notes:
Owners will be provided with correct labels.
Date: 12.10.2000
Component: Air Bags > Frontal
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
A separated air bag door could injure a vehicle occupant.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag.
Date: 17.07.2000
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Foundation Components > Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
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.
Notes:
Dealers will add a brake line bracket to the right front brake tube.
Date: 16.01.2001
Component: Power Train > Automatic Transmission > Cooling Unit And Lines
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. a hose manufacturing process allowed the reinforcement yard to breach the inner layer of some automatic transmission hoses weakening the inner wall which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.
Consequencs:
Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the transaxle oil cooler hoses. owner notification began april 9, 2001. 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.
