NHTSA Campaign #04V021000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT

JANUARY 13
2004

2,315,768 vehicles recalled

1999 CHRYSLER 300M -- On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key removed. An inoperative interlock may also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the park position.

Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.

Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. Owner notification began on June 14, 2004. Owners should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04V021000 »

NHTSA Campaign #03V035000 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

FEBRUARY 05
2003

1,066,000 vehicles recalled

1999 CHRYSLER 300M -- On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.

If the seat back unexpectedly reclines while the car is being driven, it could result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the recliner bolts. Owner notification began on April 23, 2003. 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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03V035000 »

NHTSA Campaign #00V034000 SEAT BELTS

FEBRUARY 04
2000

204,000 vehicles recalled

1999 CHRYSLER 300M -- Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. The seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured.

The affected mounting bolts may not withstand sufficient force to function properly in certain impact situations, increasing the risk of injury to a belted occupant.

Dealers will replace the shoulder belt height adjuster mounting bolts. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V034000 »