AFTER STARTING MY CAR BEFORE WORK IN THE MORNING, THE DRIVERS STEERING COLUMN/DASH AREA BURST INTO FLAMES THAT WERE BRIGHT BLUE/WHITE IN COLOR AND UNABLE TO EXTINGUISH. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT STATED AN ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE DRIVERS DASH AREA OR STEERING COLUMN. THIS FIRE ENGULFED MY ENTIRE CAR VERY QUICKLY, AND NEARLY BURNT…
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AFTER STARTING MY CAR BEFORE WORK IN THE MORNING, THE DRIVERS STEERING COLUMN/DASH AREA BURST INTO FLAMES THAT WERE BRIGHT BLUE/WHITE IN COLOR AND UNABLE TO EXTINGUISH. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT STATED AN ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE DRIVERS DASH AREA OR STEERING COLUMN. THIS FIRE ENGULFED MY ENTIRE CAR VERY QUICKLY, AND NEARLY BURNT DOWN MY HOUSE! THE CAR WAS IN MY DRIVEWAY ABOUT 6 FEET FROM MY HOME. AS IT WAS BURNING, I HEARD THE ENGINE KEEP RESTARTING ITSELF AS IF SOMETHING WAS GOING ON WITH THE IGNITION CYLINDER OR SYSTEM. IT WAS STATIONARY. PLEASE HELP!
NHTSA ODI #10823851
23,000 miles · Mar 14, 2007
Unknown Or Other
CRACKS IN PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD ON EITHER SIDE OF AIRBAG AREA. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10185064
29,000 miles · Mar 25, 2006
Unknown Or Other
THERE IS A DASH CRACK ON PASSENGER AIRBAG ON 2000 CHRYSLER 300M I HAVE SEEN COMMON ON OTHERS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10153721
Mileage unknown · Sep 5, 2005
Unknown Or Other
2000 CHRYSLER 300M WITH 45,000 MILES. THE DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED ABOUT 4 INCHES LONG RIGHT AT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. I CANNOT SEE THE EXACT LOCATION OF THE AIRBAG, BUT WOULD ASSUME IT IS AT THE TOP LEFT CORNER OF THE AIRBAG. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10135362
Mileage unknown · Mar 9, 2004
Unknown Or Other
MY MOLDING AND STRIPING AROUND ALL FOUR OF MY DOORS HAVE SHRUNK. I TOOK IT IN ONCE WITH A COMPLAINT OF NOICE AROUND THE WINDOWS. I WAS THINKING THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH MY WINDOW. THEY REPLACED THE MOLDING AROUND THE DRIVERS DOOR AND SAID THAT WAS ALL THEY COULD DO. I DID NOT NOTICED THAT ALL MY DOORS WERE DOING THE SAMETHIN…
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MY MOLDING AND STRIPING AROUND ALL FOUR OF MY DOORS HAVE SHRUNK. I TOOK IT IN ONCE WITH A COMPLAINT OF NOICE AROUND THE WINDOWS. I WAS THINKING THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH MY WINDOW. THEY REPLACED THE MOLDING AROUND THE DRIVERS DOOR AND SAID THAT WAS ALL THEY COULD DO. I DID NOT NOTICED THAT ALL MY DOORS WERE DOING THE SAMETHING UNTIL THREE MONTHS AFTER MY WARRENTY WAS UP AND MY EXTENDED WARRENTY DIDN'T COVER IT. MY MILES WERE STILL UNDER 36,000 AT THE TIME. I HAVE ANOTHER FRIEND THAT I WORK WITH THAT SAID SHE HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN TO HER 300M. I WAS TOLD AT ONE OF THE DEALERS THAT THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS. COULD SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS PROBLEM? I'M A SINGLE PARENT AND DO NOT HAVE THE 1, 000'S TO FIX SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BE COVERED. THANK YOU.
NHTSA ODI #10060805
Mileage unknown · Feb 12, 2004
Unknown Or OtherCrash
DRIVER STRUCK A TIRE THAT WAS IN THE CENTER LANE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE ROLL OVER. *PH *MR
NHTSA ODI #10058083
Mileage unknown · Sep 23, 2002
Unknown Or Other
WHEN DRIVING TOWARD THE SUN, THE GLARE OF THE REFLECTION OF THE LEATHER DASHBOARD ON THE WINDSHIELD MAKES IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO SEE OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE, THIS REFLECTION COVERS THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD, THE COLOR PLUS THE GRAIN OF THE LEATHER REFELECTION ON THE WINDSHILED DISTORTS THE CONSUMERS VISION, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT…
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WHEN DRIVING TOWARD THE SUN, THE GLARE OF THE REFLECTION OF THE LEATHER DASHBOARD ON THE WINDSHIELD MAKES IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO SEE OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE, THIS REFLECTION COVERS THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD, THE COLOR PLUS THE GRAIN OF THE LEATHER REFELECTION ON THE WINDSHILED DISTORTS THE CONSUMERS VISION, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT NUMEROUS DAHSBOARDS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON OTHER VEHICLES WITH NO SUCCESS.*JB
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RECLINER BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2003. 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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES (NON-SUNROOF ONLY) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IF THE OCCUPANT'S HEAD WERE TO CONTACT THE B-PILLAR.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT A STORAGE BIN ACCESSORY UNIT THAT CAN BE ATTACHED TO THE B-PILLAR ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. HOWEVER, IF AN OWNER WISHES, THE DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE MOLDING FLASH ON THE PRIMARY LEVER MAY PREVENT THE OPERATION OF THE G-LOCK AND TILT LOCK FUNCTIONS ON SOME OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE RETRACTORS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS IN A FRONTAL CRASH SITUATION, DRIVER PROTECTION FROM THE SEAT BELT MAY BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Vehicle Speed Control:cables
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Vehicle Speed Control
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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