NHTSA Campaign #06E088000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

OCTOBER 23
2006

39,243 vehicles recalled

1997 DODGE STRATUS -- Certain tigas fuel pump modules manufactured between June 1 and September 24, 2006, sold under various brand names and P/nos. These fuel pump modules are sold as aftermarket for use in certain DaimlerChrysler vehicles listed above. Silicone material used in manufacture of the flapper valve was out-of-specification, leading to excess swell of the flapper valve restricting the flow of fuel to the fuel pump module.

Fuel restriction could result in loss of power and/or engine stall, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Ti automotive will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pump modules free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2006. Owners may contact ti automotive toll-free at 1-877-461-1834. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E088000 »

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

JANUARY 13
2004

2,315,768 vehicles recalled

1997 DODGE STRATUS -- 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 #98V183000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH

AUGUST 06
1998

685,000 vehicles recalled

1997 DODGE STRATUS -- 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.

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

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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #98V183000 »

NHTSA Campaign #97V201000 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

NOVEMBER 13
1997

599,000 vehicles recalled

1997 DODGE STRATUS -- Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication.

Separation of the ball joint could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Dealers will inspect the ball joint end housing cover seal for leakage with a high pressure air tester and the rubber boot will be visually inspected for damage. If the cover seal leaks or the boot is damaged, the lower control arm will be replaced. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97V201000 »

NHTSA Campaign #97V095000 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

JUNE 06
1997

219,000 vehicles recalled

1997 DODGE STRATUS -- Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. The secondary hood latch spring can disengage from its retention hole if the hood is slammed shut.

If this condition occurs simultaneously without engaging the primary latch, the hood would not be restrained increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch spring with a longer end hook spring. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97V095000 »