2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Recall ID from NHTSA: 08E033000
| Auto Recall Date: |
APR 14, 2008 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SUSPENSION |
| Model Affected |
PT CRUISER |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
6903
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
APR 14, 2008
Vehicle Component:
SUSPENSION
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
6903
Model Affected
2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Defect Summary:
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
Defect Consequence:
THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
6903
Notes:
FEDERAL-MOGUL CHASSIS PRODUCTS
2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Recall ID from NHTSA: 01V288000
| Auto Recall Date: |
SEP 10, 2001 |
| Vehicle Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH |
| Model Affected |
PT CRUISER |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
43000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
SEP 10, 2001
Vehicle Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
43000
Model Affected
2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED FOR A SOFTWARE ERROR IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MICROPROCESSOR. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE CLUSTER, WITH THE MAJORITY OF ITS GAUGES, ILLUMINATION, AND WARNING LAMPS, COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Defect Consequence:
DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH AN INOPERATIVE CLUSTER COULD CAUSE A DISTRACTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RE-FLASH THE CLUSTER SOFTWARE TO CORRECT THE CONDITION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 8, 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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
43000
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION 994
2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Recall ID from NHTSA: 04V268000
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUN 03, 2004 |
| Vehicle Component: |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
| Model Affected |
PT CRUISER |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
438391
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JUN 03, 2004
Vehicle Component:
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
438391
Model Affected
2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L NON-TURBOCHARGED ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES, THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIFFERENTIAL COVER, POTENTIALLY DAMAGING THE HOSE.
Defect Consequence:
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RELOCATE, OR REPLACE AS NECESSARY, THE POWER STEERING HOSE AND CONFIRM TORQUE OF THE HOSE FASTENER AT THE STEERING GEAR END. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
438391
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION D18
2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Recall ID from NHTSA: 02V215000
| Auto Recall Date: |
AUG 08, 2002 |
| Vehicle Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
| Model Affected |
PT CRUISER |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
345436
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
AUG 08, 2002
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
345436
Model Affected
2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP MODULE MOUNTING FLANGE COULD LEAK FUEL IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER CRASH.
Defect Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SECONDARY SEAL OVER THE FUEL PUMP MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 12, 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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
345436
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION B23