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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V053000
Report Received Date: 2002-02-15T00:00:00
Subject: Daimlerchrysler/inadvertent vehicle movement
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 1,620,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: B02
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: Inadvertent movement of the vehicle could result in a crash.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-98ka~mkug_cmif
NHTSA ID: 02V053000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
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