Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V077000 Reported March 7, 2001

Daimlerchrysler/transfer case

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Power Train · 85,400 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01V077000
Manufacturer Campaign
975
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
85,400
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 7, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: light duty trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive. the electric shift transfer case may not fully engage into gear when the operator moves the transfer case selector switch.

Safety Consequence

This could cause the transfer case to end up in the neutral position unexpectedly and allow the vehicle to roll away if the parking brake is not applied.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the transfer case control module. owner notification began april 9, 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.

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 01V077000 or campaign 975.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01V077000

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

What is recall 01V077000?

NHTSA recall 01V077000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on March 7, 2001. It addresses: Daimlerchrysler/transfer case. The recall affects approximately 85,400 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 01V077000 or the manufacturer campaign number 975. 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.