NHTSA Campaign #05V460000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

OCTOBER 06
2005

256,409 vehicles recalled

2005 CHRYSLER 300 -- On certain pickup trucks, sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 42rle automatic transmissions, the cup plug that retains the park pawl anchor shaft may be improperly installed. If the shaft moves out of position, the vehicle may not be able to achieve 'park' position.

If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning.

Dealers will inspect the transmissions and install a bracket to ensure the park pawl anchor shaft is retained in the proper position. The recall began on November 28, 2005. Owners may contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #05V460000 »

NHTSA Campaign #04V334000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES

JULY 09
2004

20,060 vehicles recalled

2005 CHRYSLER 300 -- On certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable fasteners at the bulkhead stud may not have been properly tightened.

A loose fastener can cause an instrument panel fire.

Dealers will tighten the bulkhead stud battery cable fasteners to the proper specification. Owner notification began on July 6, 2004. Owners should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04V334000 »

NHTSA Campaign #04V335000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT

JULY 08
2004

12,211 vehicles recalled

2005 CHRYSLER 300 -- On certain passenger vehicles, the front shoulder belt adjustable turning loop (atl) bolts may not have been properly tightened.

This could cause shoulder belt separation in certain crash conditions, which can increase the risk of injury to front seat occupants.

Dealers will tighten the shoulder belt adjuster turning loop bolts to the proper specification. Owner notification began on July 6, 2004. Owners should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04V335000 »

NHTSA Campaign #04V333000 SEAT BELTS:REAR

JULY 08
2004

21 vehicles recalled

2005 CHRYSLER 300 -- On certain passenger vehicles, a spot welding operation for the rear floorpan reinforcement may not have been performed.

This could cause the rear seat belt anchors and/or the child seat anchors to separate in certain crash conditions, which can increase the risk of injury to rear seat passengers.

Dealers will inspect the rear floorpan reinforcement for missing welds and install structural rivets if necessary. Owner notification began on July 6, 2004. Owners should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04V333000 »