MY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED AT APPROXIMATELY 57,000 MILES ON MY 2001 INTREPID R/T. I WAS AT A STOPLIGHT AND IT WAS LIKE I HIT SOMETHING. I COULD ONLY MOVE IN 3RD GEAR AT THAT POINT. I TOOK MY CAR TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP, AND THEY PROCEEDED WITH REPAIRS. AFTER REMOVING AND COMPLETELY TEARING DOWN MY TRANSMISSION, I WAS OF…
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MY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED AT APPROXIMATELY 57,000 MILES ON MY 2001 INTREPID R/T. I WAS AT A STOPLIGHT AND IT WAS LIKE I HIT SOMETHING. I COULD ONLY MOVE IN 3RD GEAR AT THAT POINT. I TOOK MY CAR TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP, AND THEY PROCEEDED WITH REPAIRS. AFTER REMOVING AND COMPLETELY TEARING DOWN MY TRANSMISSION, I WAS OFFERED TWO OPTIONS. THE FIRST WAS A STOCK REBUILD, JUST AS IT CAME FROM THE MANUFACTURER. IT WAS THE OPTION I CHOSE AND COST ME $1800 AFTER TAXES. THE OTHER OPTION WAS REPLACING THE SAME PARTS, BUT WITH UPDATES THAT ARE RECOMMENDED BY DAIMLER CHRYSLER. THAT OPTION WAS $2200 BEFORE TAXES. THE INTERESTING THING IS THAT DAIMLER CHRYSLER KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEMS IF THEY RECOMMEND THE UPDATES. THE TRANSMISSION SHOP KNEW OF THE PROBLEMS BECAUSE THE OPTION I CHOSE CARRIED A 6 MONTH/6,000 MILE WARRANTY. THE OTHER (UPDATED) OPTION CARRIED A 3YR/36,000 MILE WARRANTY. THEY KNOW THAT THOSE PARTS ARE MOST LIKELY TO FAIL AGAIN, HENCE THE SHORT 6 MONTH WARRANTY. I HAVE A FEW OF THE PARTS SAVED FROM THE REPAIRS. ONE OF THE PLANETARY GEARS IS COMPLETELY DESTROYED, IN MANY PIECES. THE GEARS ARE WORN SEVERELY. I CAN SUPPLY PICTURES OF THESE IF NEEDED. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH DAIMLER CHRYSLER THROUGH THEIR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE WEBSITE AND HAVE COMPLETE DOCUMENTATION OF OUR DISCUSSIONS, WORD FOR WORD. THEY BLAMED IT ON EVERYTHING EXCEPT THEMSELVES. THE REPRESENTATIVE EVEN TOOK A CONDESCENDING TONE TOWARDS ME IN HIS LAST REPLY. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A PROBLEM THEY ARE AWARE OF, OTHER CUSTOMERS ARE HAVING, AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE A PROBLEM AS LONG AS THEY USE THE 42 LE TRANSMISSION. *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10018822
Mileage unknown · May 9, 2001
Power Train
WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH GEAR SHIFT LOCATED BETWEEN DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS WAS BUMPED. WHEN GEAR SHIFT WAS BUMPED, VEHICLE WENT FROM DRIVE TO PARK BRINGING VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A MECHANISM IN GEAR SHIFT WHICH PREVENTED THIS FROM HAPPENING. PLEASE PROVI…
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WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH GEAR SHIFT LOCATED BETWEEN DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS WAS BUMPED. WHEN GEAR SHIFT WAS BUMPED, VEHICLE WENT FROM DRIVE TO PARK BRINGING VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A MECHANISM IN GEAR SHIFT WHICH PREVENTED THIS FROM HAPPENING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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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