Date: 12.05.1995
Component: Steering > Wheel And Handle Bar
Manufacturer: Chrysler Corporation
Description:
The steering wheel armature stamping can crack due to fatigue and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
Consequencs:
This condition can cause separation of the center hub attachment to the steering column resulting in a loss of control and an accident.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for armature cracks and replace any wheels exhibiting cracks. all other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation if cracking occurs.
Date: 12.11.1991
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Foundation Components > Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufacturer: Chrysler Corporation
Description:
The right front brake hose may rub against the tire during a full lock left turn, which may eventually cause wear through of the brake hose on the right front side.
Consequencs:
Wear through of the right front brake hose would causefluid loss from half of the split brake hydraulic system and increase stoppingdistance which could result in an accident.
Notes:
If clearance between the brake hose and tire on the right front is inadequate, replace brake hose with a modified version to ensure adequate clearance.
Date: 11.04.2000
Component: Power Train > Automatic Transmission > Gear Position Indication (prndl)
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with a500 automatic transmission. inadvertent placement of the shift lever in reverse can occur when the driver believes that the transmission has been placed in park.
Consequencs:
This can cause the vehicle to roll away with the engine on after the driver has left the vehicle.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the steel manual valve in the transmission with an aluminum version.
Date: 11.04.2000
Component: Power Train > Automatic Transmission > Gear Position Indication (prndl)
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with a500 automatic transmission. inadvertent placement of the shift lever in reverse can occur when the driver believes that the transmission has been placed in park.
Consequencs:
This can cause the vehicle to roll away with the engine on after the driver has left the vehicle.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the steel manual valve in the transmission with an aluminum version.
