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1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995

1999 - TSBs: 2.0 | 2.4 | 2.5
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 99V244000
Component: BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:METALLIC
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfg. Campaign #: 843
Potential Number of Units Affected: 367000
Manufactured From: JUN 1997 To: MAY 1999
Year of Recall: '99
Type of Report: Vehicle

Summary:
Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. The right rear brake tube can contact the exhaust system clamp and wear a hole in it.
If this happens, the tube could leak, reducing the effectiveness of one-half of the diagonally split braking system, and resulting in longer stopping distances.
Dealers will inspect the brake tubes for visible evidence of contact with the exhaust system clamp. If the tube shows evidence of contact, it will be replaced. If no evidence of contact exists, the tube will be fastened with a clip. Owner notification is expected to begin during November 1999. 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 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
1998 - TSBs: 2.0 | 2.4 | 2.5
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 99V244000
Component: BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:METALLIC
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfg. Campaign #: 843
Potential Number of Units Affected: 367000
Manufactured From: JUN 1997 To: MAY 1999
Year of Recall: '99
Type of Report: Vehicle

Summary:
Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. The right rear brake tube can contact the exhaust system clamp and wear a hole in it.
If this happens, the tube could leak, reducing the effectiveness of one-half of the diagonally split braking system, and resulting in longer stopping distances.
Dealers will inspect the brake tubes for visible evidence of contact with the exhaust system clamp. If the tube shows evidence of contact, it will be replaced. If no evidence of contact exists, the tube will be fastened with a clip. Owner notification is expected to begin during November 1999. 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 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 98V183000
Component: POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfg. Campaign #: 789
Potential Number of Units Affected: 685000
Manufactured From: JUL 1994 To: JAN 1998
Year of Recall: '98
Type of Report: Vehicle

Summary:
Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The adjustment of the cable connecting the console shifter mechanism to the ignition key can cause a trapped key condition which can result in a low force required to depress the shift button. A combination of applying a mis-adjusted release button with a low force attempt to shift out of park with the key in the locked position, can break the connecting pin in the shifter.
If this happens, the "ignition-park" interlock system will be nonfunctional.
Dealers will inspect for proper operation of the system. Any vehicles that are not functional after the inspection will have the shift mechanism and cable replaced with a "self-adjusting" design. Owner notification began October 26, 1998. 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 Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
1997 - TSBs: 2.0 | 2.4 | 2.5
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V095000
Component: STRUCTURE:HOOD ASSEMBLY:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfg. Campaign #: 734
Potential Number of Units Affected: 219000
Manufactured From: MAR 1996 To: APR 1997
Year of Recall: '97
Type of Report: Vehicle

Summary:
Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. The secondary hood latch spring can disengage from its retention hole if the hood is slammed shut.
If this condition occurs simultaneously without engaging the primary latch, the hood would not be restrained increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch spring with a longer end hook spring.
Owner Notification: Owner notification began July 14, 1997. 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 Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V201000
Component: SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER:BALL JOINT
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfg. Campaign #: 750
Potential Number of Units Affected: 599000
Manufactured From: JUL 1994 To: JUL 1997
Year of Recall: '97
Type of Report: Vehicle

Summary:
Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication.
Separation of the ball joint could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Dealers will inspect the ball joint end housing cover seal for leakage with a high pressure air tester and the rubber boot will be visually inspected for damage. If the cover seal leaks or the boot is damaged, the lower control arm will be replaced. Owner notification began December 15, 1997. 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 Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 98V183000
Component: POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfg. Campaign #: 789
Potential Number of Units Affected: 685000
Manufactured From: JUL 1994 To: JAN 1998
Year of Recall: '98
Type of Report: Vehicle

Summary:
Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The adjustment of the cable connecting the console shifter mechanism to the ignition key can cause a trapped key condition which can result in a low force required to depress the shift button. A combination of applying a mis-adjusted release button with a low force attempt to shift out of park with the key in the locked position, can break the connecting pin in the shifter.
If this happens, the "ignition-park" interlock system will be nonfunctional.
Dealers will inspect for proper operation of the system. Any vehicles that are not functional after the inspection will have the shift mechanism and cable replaced with a "self-adjusting" design. Owner notification began October 26, 1998. 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 Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
1996 - TSBs: 2.0 | 2.4 | 2.5
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V006000
Component: ENGINE
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfg. Campaign #: 671
Potential Number of Units Affected: 40000
Manufactured From: DEC 1994 To: SEP 1995
Year of Recall: '96
Type of Report: Vehicle

Summary:
IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY AND ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL IS NOT ADEQUATELY RETAINED.
INADEQUATE SEALING AND RETENTION OF THE PLUG CAN RESULT IN OIL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN EXPANSION PLUG AND RETAINING BRACKET OVER THE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG.
SYSTEM: ENGINE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L ENGINES.
NOTE: 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 CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1493. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V074000
Component: BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:ANTI-SKID SYSTEM
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfg. Campaign #: 96V074000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 90000
Manufactured From: AUG 1994 To: AUG 1995
Year of Recall: '96
Type of Report: Vehicle

Summary:
Corrosion of the ABS hydraulic control unit can cause the solenoid valves to stick in the open position.
If either front wheel valve sticks, the vehicle would swerve from a straight stop when the brakes are applied.
Dealers will install a plate and silicone grease injected into the solenoid cavity to eliminate the potential for this condition. 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 Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V075000
Component: BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:MASTER CYLINDER
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfg. Campaign #: 687
Potential Number of Units Affected: 151800
Manufactured From: AUG 1994 To: OCT 1995
Year of Recall: '96
Type of Report: Vehicle

Summary:
THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CAN LEAK BRAKE FLUID DUE TO A DAMAGED DOUBLE LIP REAR PISTON SEAL.
BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN DIMINISHED EFFECTIVENESS OF ONE HALF OF THE SPLIT BRAKE SYSTEM. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHT(S) WILL SIGNAL SYSTEM IMPAIRMENT PRIOR TO PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDR PISTON ASSEMBLY. SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INCLUDES NEON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE "ACR COMPETITION" PACKAGE ONLY.
NOTE: 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 CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V095000
Component: STRUCTURE:HOOD ASSEMBLY:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfg. Campaign #: 734
Potential Number of Units Affected: 219000
Manufactured From: MAR 1996 To: APR 1997
Year of Recall: '97
Type of Report: Vehicle

Summary:
Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. The secondary hood latch spring can disengage from its retention hole if the hood is slammed shut.
If this condition occurs simultaneously without engaging the primary latch, the hood would not be restrained increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch spring with a longer end hook spring.
Owner Notification: Owner notification began July 14, 1997. 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 Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V201000
Component: SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER:BALL JOINT
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfg. Campaign #: 750
Potential Number of Units Affected: 599000
Manufactured From: JUL 1994 To: JUL 1997
Year of Recall: '97
Type of Report: Vehicle

Summary:
Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication.
Separation of the ball joint could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Dealers will inspect the ball joint end housing cover seal for leakage with a high pressure air tester and the rubber boot will be visually inspected for damage. If the cover seal leaks or the boot is damaged, the lower control arm will be replaced. Owner notification began December 15, 1997. 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 Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 98V183000
Component: POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfg. Campaign #: 789
Potential Number of Units Affected: 685000
Manufactured From: JUL 1994 To: JAN 1998
Year of Recall: '98
Type of Report: Vehicle

Summary:
Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The adjustment of the cable connecting the console shifter mechanism to the ignition key can cause a trapped key condition which can result in a low force required to depress the shift button. A combination of applying a mis-adjusted release button with a low force attempt to shift out of park with the key in the locked position, can break the connecting pin in the shifter.
If this happens, the "ignition-park" interlock system will be nonfunctional.
Dealers will inspect for proper operation of the system. Any vehicles that are not functional after the inspection will have the shift mechanism and cable replaced with a "self-adjusting" design. Owner notification began October 26, 1998. 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 Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
1995 - TSBs: 2.0 | 2.4 | 2.5
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V201000
Component: SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER:BALL JOINT
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfg. Campaign #: 750
Potential Number of Units Affected: 599000
Manufactured From: JUL 1994 To: JUL 1997
Year of Recall: '97
Type of Report: Vehicle

Summary:
Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication.
Separation of the ball joint could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Dealers will inspect the ball joint end housing cover seal for leakage with a high pressure air tester and the rubber boot will be visually inspected for damage. If the cover seal leaks or the boot is damaged, the lower control arm will be replaced. Owner notification began December 15, 1997. 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 Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V075000
Component: BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:MASTER CYLINDER
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfg. Campaign #: 687
Potential Number of Units Affected: 151800
Manufactured From: AUG 1994 To: OCT 1995
Year of Recall: '96
Type of Report: Vehicle

Summary:
THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CAN LEAK BRAKE FLUID DUE TO A DAMAGED DOUBLE LIP REAR PISTON SEAL.
BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN DIMINISHED EFFECTIVENESS OF ONE HALF OF THE SPLIT BRAKE SYSTEM. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHT(S) WILL SIGNAL SYSTEM IMPAIRMENT PRIOR TO PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDR PISTON ASSEMBLY.
SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INCLUDES NEON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE "ACR COMPETITION" PACKAGE ONLY.
NOTE: 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 CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V074000
Component: BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:ANTI-SKID SYSTEM
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfg. Campaign #: 96V074000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 90000
Manufactured From: AUG 1994 To: AUG 1995
Year of Recall: '96
Type of Report: Vehicle

Summary:
Corrosion of the ABS hydraulic control unit can cause the solenoid valves to stick in the open position.
If either front wheel valve sticks, the vehicle would swerve from a straight stop when the brakes are applied.
Dealers will install a plate and silicone grease injected into the solenoid cavity to eliminate the potential for this condition. 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 Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 96V006000
Component: ENGINE
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfg. Campaign #: 671
Potential Number of Units Affected: 40000
Manufactured From: DEC 1994 To: SEP 1995
Year of Recall: '96
Type of Report: Vehicle

Summary:
IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY AND ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL IS NOT ADEQUATELY RETAINED.
INADEQUATE SEALING AND RETENTION OF THE PLUG CAN RESULT IN OIL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN EXPANSION PLUG AND RETAINING BRACKET OVER THE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG.
SYSTEM: ENGINE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L ENGINES.
NOTE: 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 CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1493. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 98V183000
Component: POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfg. Campaign #: 789
Potential Number of Units Affected: 685000
Manufactured From: JUL 1994 To: JAN 1998
Year of Recall: '98
Type of Report: Vehicle

Summary:
Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions.
The adjustment of the cable connecting the console shifter mechanism to the ignition key can cause a trapped key condition which can result in a low force required to depress the shift button. A combination of applying a mis-adjusted release button with a low force attempt to shift out of park with the key in the locked position, can break the connecting pin in the shifter.
If this happens, the "ignition-park" interlock system will be nonfunctional.
Dealers will inspect for proper operation of the system. Any vehicles that are not functional after the inspection will have the shift mechanism and cable replaced with a "self-adjusting" design. Owner notification began October 26, 1998. 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 Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 98V063000
Component: INTERIOR SYSTEMS:RESTRAINT:BELT ANCHOR AND ATTACHMENT
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfg. Campaign #: 772
Potential Number of Units Affected: 91544
Manufactured From: JUL 1994 To: MAY 1995
Year of Recall: '98
Type of Report: Vehicle

Summary:
Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. The rear seat belt anchor does not achieve the loading required by FMVSS No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." Failure of a seat belt anchor can result in the loss of seat belt protection, which could lead to serious injury or death in the event of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the rear seat belt outboard anchor floor attachments for proper positioning. If the anchor was improperly oriented, the orientation will be corrected. Owner notification began March 30, 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonble time should contact Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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