Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #02V053000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V053000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Includes 1,620,000 affected units, DAIMLERCHRYSLER/INADVERTENT VEHICLE MOVEMENT, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
On certain sport utility vehicles, if a driver has not placed the shifter lever fully into the "park" position and leaves the vehicle running, the vehicle may unexpectedly move rearward after seeming to be stable.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a secondary detent system to the floor shifter assembly. daimlerchrysler sent interim notices to owners concerning this problem on march 22, 2002. owner notification began september 23, 2002. 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.