Recall 04V-021: 1999 Chrysler 300M, 1995–1999 Chrysler Cirrus and 7 more
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Jan 13, 2004, covering about 2,315,768 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
The fix
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.
Notes
Daimlerchrysler recall no. C45.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Floor Shift |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 04V021000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysler 300M | 1999 | All years |
| Chrysler Cirrus | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Chrysler Concorde | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Chrysler LHS | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Chrysler Sebring Convertible | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Dodge Intrepid | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Dodge Stratus | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Eagle Vision | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 | All years |
| Plymouth Breeze | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 04V-021?
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.
How is recall 04V-021 fixed?
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?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.