1993-1999 Chrysler 300M, Chrysler Cirrus and others recall: floor shift

Daimlerchrysler Corporation reported this safety recall on January 13, 2004. It covers about 2,315,768 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 2,315,768
reported: Jan 13, 2004
owners notified: Jun 14, 2004
related complaints: 1,524

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

Affected vehicles

Chrysler 300M 1999 1999
Chrysler Cirrus 1995-1999 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
Chrysler Concorde 1993-1999 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
Chrysler LHS 1993-1999 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
Chrysler Sebring Convertible 1996-1999 1996 1997 1998 1999
Dodge Intrepid 1993-1999 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
Dodge Stratus 1995-1999 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
Eagle Vision 1993-1997 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
Plymouth Breeze 1996-1999 1996 1997 1998 1999

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,524 complaints about transmission problems.

1999 Chrysler 300M 1996 Chrysler Cirrus 1997 Chrysler Cirrus 1998 Chrysler Cirrus 1999 Chrysler Cirrus 1996 Chrysler Concorde 1997 Chrysler Concorde 1998 Chrysler Concorde 1999 Chrysler Concorde 1996 Chrysler LHS 1997 Chrysler LHS 1998 Chrysler LHS

Questions about recall 04V021000

Is there a recall on the 1993-1999 Chrysler 300M, Chrysler Cirrus and others floor shift?

Yes. Recall 04V021000, reported on January 13, 2004, covers about 2,315,768 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V021000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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