Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V388000 Reported October 10, 2003

Daimlerchrysler/multifunction switch park lamp

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Exterior Lighting · 1,739 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03V388000
Manufacturer Campaign
C33
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
1,739
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 10, 2003

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, the multifunction switch park lamp contacts may corrode.

Safety Consequence

This corrosion could cause the park lamps, head lamps and/or instrument panel lamps to flicker or become inoperative. This could affect driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reflash the software in the body control module. owner notification began on december 1, 2003. owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.

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 03V388000 or campaign C33.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 03V388000

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

What is recall 03V388000?

NHTSA recall 03V388000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on October 10, 2003. It addresses: Daimlerchrysler/multifunction switch park lamp. The recall affects approximately 1,739 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V388000 or the manufacturer campaign number C33. 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.