Date: 06.05.1999
Component: Suspension > Front > Control Arm > Lower Arm
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the front suspension lower control arms may have been inadequately welded between the pivot tube and the arm.
Consequencs:
This inadequate welding could allow the tube to separate from the arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the lower control arm.
Date: 11.03.1999
Component: Air Bags > Frontal
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. some frontal (passenger side) air bags may not inflate properly.
Consequencs:
In the event of a crash, the passenger may not be adequately restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the air bag module on the passenger side.
Date: 17.07.2000
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
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.
Consequencs:
This can prevent the throttle from fully returning to idle, which could cause a crash without warning.
Notes:
Dealers will replace and relocate a pcv system tube.
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: 08.05.2001
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Power Assist > Vacuum
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. in the presence of oil and heat, the brake booster vacuum hose could swell and loosen from the intake manifold.
Consequencs:
This could cause a loss of power brake assist and an increase in engine idle speed.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum hose. owner notification began july 2, 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: 08.05.2001
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Power Assist > Vacuum
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. in the presence of oil and heat, the brake booster vacuum hose could swell and loosen from the intake manifold.
Consequencs:
This could cause a loss of power brake assist and an increase in engine idle speed.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the brake booster vacuum hose. owner notification began july 2, 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.
