Date: 11.04.2001
Component: Seat Belts > Front > Retractor
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
Vehicle description: certain van, wagon, pickup trucks, passenger and sport utility vehicles, fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the front seat belt retractor may not comply with the requirements of the standard.
Consequencs:
If the retractor does not work properly, it will not adequately protect occupants in the event of a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the seat belt retractor. owner notification began august 20, 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: 08.04.2002
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Fuel Injection System > Injectors
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a 4.0l engine only, the design of the intake and exhaust manifolds could allow debris to accumulate at the #3 cylinder location.
Consequencs:
This could result in a vehicle fire.
Notes:
Dealers will install a manifold shield to modify the air flow characteristics and to prevent the accumulation of debris in the area of the #3 cylinder. owner notification began may 13, 2002. 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: 08.04.2002
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Fuel Injection System > Injectors
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a 4.0l engine only, the design of the intake and exhaust manifolds could allow debris to accumulate at the #3 cylinder location.
Consequencs:
This could result in a vehicle fire.
Notes:
Dealers will install a manifold shield to modify the air flow characteristics and to prevent the accumulation of debris in the area of the #3 cylinder. owner notification began may 13, 2002. 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: 08.04.2002
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Fuel Injection System > Injectors
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a 4.0l engine only, the design of the intake and exhaust manifolds could allow debris to accumulate at the #3 cylinder location.
Consequencs:
This could result in a vehicle fire.
Notes:
Dealers will install a manifold shield to modify the air flow characteristics and to prevent the accumulation of debris in the area of the #3 cylinder. owner notification began may 13, 2002. 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: 08.04.2002
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline > Fuel Injection System > Injectors
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a 4.0l engine only, the design of the intake and exhaust manifolds could allow debris to accumulate at the #3 cylinder location.
Consequencs:
This could result in a vehicle fire.
Notes:
Dealers will install a manifold shield to modify the air flow characteristics and to prevent the accumulation of debris in the area of the #3 cylinder. owner notification began may 13, 2002. 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: 04.11.1999
Component: Steering > Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. some steering gear units were assembled with internal end-of-travel-stops that missed the heat treat process, resulting in soft internal travel stops.
Consequencs:
This could result in sticking, binding, or seizing of the steering gear.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the steering gear on involved vehicles.
Date: 04.02.2000
Component: Seat Belts
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured.
Consequencs:
The affected mounting bolts may not withstand sufficient force to function properly in certain impact situations, increasing the risk of injury to a belted occupant.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the shoulder belt height adjuster mounting bolts.
Date: 04.02.2000
Component: Seat Belts
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured.
Consequencs:
The affected mounting bolts may not withstand sufficient force to function properly in certain impact situations, increasing the risk of injury to a belted occupant.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the shoulder belt height adjuster mounting bolts.
Date: 02.12.1999
Component: Air Bags > Frontal
Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Description:
Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. the passenger air bag inflator assembly contains an incorrect inflator charge amount.
Consequencs:
This condition could increase the risk of a passenger occupant injury under certain accident conditions.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the air bag module with a correct module.
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.
