Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #98V183000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V183000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Includes 685,000 affected units, CHRYSLER/IGNITION KEY SHIFT INTERLOCK, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. the adjustment of the cable connecting the console shifter mechanism to the ignition key can cause a trapped key condition which can result in a low force required to depress the shift button. a combination of applying a mis-adjusted release button with a low force attempt to shift out of park with the key in the locked position, can break the connecting pin in the shifter.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect for proper operation of the system. any vehicles that are not functional after the inspection will have the shift mechanism and cable replaced with a "self-adjusting" design.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V183000

Manufacturer: Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Report Received Date: 1998-08-06T00:00:00

Subject: Chrysler/ignition key shift interlock

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 685,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. the adjustment of the cable connecting the console shifter mechanism to the ignition key can cause a trapped key condition which can result in a low force required to depress the shift button. a combination of applying a mis-adjusted release button with a low force attempt to shift out of park with the key in the locked position, can break the connecting pin in the shifter.

Consequence Summary: If this happens, the "ignition-park" interlock system will be nonfunctional.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect for proper operation of the system. any vehicles that are not functional after the inspection will have the shift mechanism and cable replaced with a "self-adjusting" design.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 98V183000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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