NHTSA Recall 98V183000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V183000; Date: Aug. 6, 1998
If this happens, the "ignition-park" interlock system will be nonfunctional.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Chrysler Cirrus; 1996 Chrysler Cirrus; 1997 Chrysler Cirrus; 1998 Chrysler Cirrus; 1996 Chrysler Sebring; 1997 Chrysler Sebring; 1998 Chrysler Sebring; 1995 Dodge Stratus; 1996 Dodge Stratus; 1997 Dodge Stratus; 1998 Dodge Stratus; 1996 Plymouth Breeze; 1997 Plymouth Breeze; 1998 Plymouth Breeze
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Switch
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 685,000
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began October 26, 1998. 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 Chrysler 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 26, 1998
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