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Mileage unknown · Feb 15, 2001

Structure

KEY TO THE DOOR LOCK AND TRUCK SOMETIMES WON'T OPEN. WEATHER WAS NOT A FACTOR. IT STARTED IN SUMMER. CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO CLIMB THROUGH HATCH TO UNLOCK DOORS. DEALER FIXED PROBLEM . *AK

NHTSA ODI #880613

Mileage unknown · Nov 22, 2000

Structure

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I FEEL THIS CAR HAS A DESIGN PROBLEM. IT IS TOO LOW IN THE FRONT AND TOO HIGH IN THE REAR. THE DRIVER CANNOT SEE THE HOOD OR TRUNK. YOU MUST DRIVE BY INSTINCT INSTEAD OF SIGHT. (UNSAFE CONDITION) THERE IS ONLY 6 INCHES OF CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE ROAD AND A FRAME BEHIND THE FRONT BUMPER. IT HITS BUMPER TYPE CURBS IN PARKING LOTS AND ANY HIGH SPOTS ON THE ROAD.. AND IF YOU ARE ON A ROAD UNDER A PAVING JOB( THERE ARE MANY IN MY AREA) AND HIT A SEWER STICKING UP THERE WOULD BE MAJOR DAMAGE OR POSSIBLY THE CAR WOULD POLE VAULT ON TO ITS ROOF IT ALMOST HAPPENED TO ME. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER AND CHRYSLER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NORMAL AND IT JUST TAKES GETTING USED TO. MAYBE SO BUT MY WIFE FEELS IT IS A VERY UNSAFE CAR AND SHE IS AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. WHO EVER THE LADY WAS THAT CALLED ME FROM CHRYSLER SAID SHE HAD THE SAME CAR AND THE SAME PROBLEM WITH NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE WHEN BACKING UP AND NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE THE HOOD WHEN GOING FORWARD. I FEEL THIS IS AN UNSAFE AUTOMOBILE.

NHTSA ODI #736783

Mileage unknown · Jun 28, 2000

Structure

WHEN PLACING FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL FOOT WILL GET STUCK ON THE PEDAL BECAUSE OF THE MIDDLE CONSOLE WHICH HOLDS THE FOOT ON THE SIDE.*AK

NHTSA ODI #864439

Official recalls

01V154000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum

May 8, 2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IN THE PRESENCE OF OIL AND HEAT, THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE COULD SWELL AND LOOSEN FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND AN INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 2, 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.

00V366000 · Child Seat

Nov 9, 2000

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.

00V194000 · Vehicle Speed Control

Jul 17, 2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. VAPORS FROM THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) SYSTEM CAN CONDENSE AND FREEZE INSIDE OF THE THROTTLE BODY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN EXTREMELY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS CAN PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM FULLY RETURNING TO IDLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND RELOCATE A PCV SYSTEM TUBE.

99V114000 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm

May 6, 1999

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY WELDED BETWEEN THE PIVOT TUBE AND THE ARM.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS INADEQUATE WELDING COULD ALLOW THE TUBE TO SEPARATE FROM THE ARM, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM.

99V043000 · Air Bags:frontal

Mar 11, 1999

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME FRONTAL (PASSENGER SIDE) AIR BAGS MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE PASSENGER MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE.

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NHTSA investigations

PE02082 · Safety Belt Cinching Latch Plate

Opened Nov 6, 2002 · Closed Apr 23, 2003

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts

THERE ARE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ALLEGED DEFECT.WHILE CONDUCTING THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI FOUND THAT THE SUBJECT CINCHES MEET THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, AND THAT MANY OF THE REPORTED FAILURES WERE DUE TO INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE REPORT RATE IS LOW (1.60/100K).THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE FAILS TO ESTABLISH THE EXISTENCE OF A DEFECT TREND AT THIS TIME.FURTHER ALLOCATION OF AGENCY RESOURCES TO THIS ISSUE IS UNWARRANTED AND THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS BEING CLOSED.

RQ99010 · Control Arm Welds

Opened Jun 1, 1999 · Closed Feb 5, 2001

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension

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