Recall Date | Problem Area | Recall Text |
07/24/00 | Vehicle description: non-abs equipped passenger vehicles. the brake master cylinder piston retainer snap ring may have been bent inward during the assembly process. the master cylinder piston may be in a "brake applied" position due to the damaged piston retainer snap ring. when the piston is in the applied position, the fluid compensation ports are closed which results in a brake drag condition. If the brake overheat, brake fading could lead to an increase in needed stopping distance. should a driver not anticipate the extra stopping distance, this condition could cause a crash. Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. Owner notification began july 24, 2000. 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 1-800-992-1997. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |
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09/22/03 | Other | On certain passenger vehicles, an internal hood latch component may have been manufactured with a crack, which could propagate and break, allowing the primary/secondary latch spring to disengage. This could result in loss of both primary and secondary hood latch function, allowing the hood to open without warning. this could increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the latch assembly. owner notification began on september 22, 2003. owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Daimlerchrysler recall no. c29.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |
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