Large Recall NHTSA · 00V106000 Reported April 11, 2000

Daimlerchrysler/transmission shift lever

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Power Train · 123,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00V106000
Manufacturer Campaign
871
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
123,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 11, 2000

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with a500 automatic transmission. inadvertent placement of the shift lever in reverse can occur when the driver believes that the transmission has been placed in park.

Safety Consequence

This can cause the vehicle to roll away with the engine on after the driver has left the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the steel manual valve in the transmission with an aluminum version.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 00V106000 or campaign 871.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 00V106000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V106000?

NHTSA recall 00V106000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on April 11, 2000. It addresses: Daimlerchrysler/transmission shift lever. The recall affects approximately 123,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V106000 or the manufacturer campaign number 871. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.