Plymouth Breeze recalls
There are 12 safety recalls on record for the Plymouth Breeze, covering 5,875,569 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Plymouth Breeze recalls by model year
All recalls
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the high pressure power steering hose may prematurely heat age and develop a leak.
- Risk
- Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in an underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the high pressure power steering hose free of charge. The the recall began on april 10, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 06V001000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key removed. An inoperative interlock may also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the park position.
- Risk
- Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. Owner notification began on june 14, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 04V021000 · Recall details
Child seat
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 00V366000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with an inadequate weld between the right front brake hose block and the stand-off bracket.
- Risk
- Separation of the stand-off bracket from the block could cause fatigue damage of the right front brake tube and result in a half system brake loss.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add a brake line bracket to the right front brake tube.
Recall number 00V196000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with unpainted fuel tank straps.
- Risk
- The paint provides corrosion protection necessary to ensure the straps do not loosen over time.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank straps.
Recall number 00V067000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with incorrect child lock instruction labels.
- Risk
- The incorrect labels could cause confusion as to whether the childproof safety lock was activated.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with correct labels.
Recall number 00V066000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The right rear brake tube can contact the exhaust system clamp and wear a hole in it.
- Risk
- Daimlerchrysler recall no. 843. 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 99V244000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If this happens, the "ignition-park" interlock system will be nonfunctional.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 98V183000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication.
- Risk
- Separation of the ball joint could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 97V201000 · Recall details
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The secondary hood latch spring can disengage from its retention hole if the hood is slammed shut.
- Risk
- If this condition occurs simultaneously without engaging the primary latch, the hood would not be restrained increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch spring with a longer end hook spring.
Recall number 97V095000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- The brake master cylinder can leak brake fluid due to a damaged double lip rear piston seal.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylindr piston assembly.
Recall number 96V075000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Corrosion of the ABS hydraulic control unit can cause the solenoid valves to stick in the open position.
- Risk
- If either front wheel valve sticks, the vehicle would swerve from a straight stop when the brakes are applied.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a plate and silicone grease injected into the solenoid cavity to eliminate the potential for this condition.
Recall number 96V074000 · Recall details
Questions about the Plymouth Breeze recalls
How do I check if my Plymouth Breeze has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Plymouth Breeze have?
12, covering steering, power train and child seat.
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