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Complaints Reported By The Department Of Transportation For
1997 CHRYSLER Vehicles

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CHRYSLER: CIRRUS

Complaint DescriptionView Details
AIR BAGS Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER Read Details...
POWER TRAIN Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Read Details...
TIRES:SIDEWALL Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
STEERING:LINKAGES Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING) Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM Read Details...
SUSPENSION:FRONT Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Read Details...
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Read Details...
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Read Details...
TIRES:SIDEWALL Read Details...
TIRES:SIDEWALL Read Details...
TIRES:SIDEWALL Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER Read Details...
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Read Details...
TIRES Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Read Details...


Fuel Efficiency Ratings for
1997 CHRYSLER: CIRRUS Vehicles

Data provided by U.S. Department of Energy and the EPA
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Recall Information for
1997 CHRYSLER: CIRRUS Vehicles

Data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recalled ComponentPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Description of DefectON 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.
Consequences of DefectEITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.
Corrective ActionDEALERS 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.
NotesDAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. C45.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled ComponentSUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Description of DefectVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN SEPARATE DUE TO LOSS OF LUBRICATION.
Consequences of DefectSEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective ActionDEALERS 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.
NotesOWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 15, 1997.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 1-800-424-9393.
Recalled ComponentPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
Description of DefectVEHICLE 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.
Consequences of DefectIF THIS HAPPENS, THE "IGNITION-PARK" INTERLOCK SYSTEM WILL BE NONFUNCTIONAL.
Corrective ActionDEALERS 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.
NotesOWNER 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).
Recalled ComponentSTRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Description of DefectVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING CAN DISENGAGE FROM ITS RETENTION HOLE IF THE HOOD IS SLAMMED SHUT.
Consequences of DefectIF THIS CONDITION OCCURS SIMULTANEOUSLY WITHOUT ENGAGING THE PRIMARY LATCH, THE HOOD WOULD NOT BE RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING WITH A LONGER END HOOK SPRING.
NotesOWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 14, 1997.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 1-800-853-1403.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recalled ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Description of DefectCERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULES, P/NOS. E7089M, E7094M, E7113M, AND E7129M, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2006. THESE FUEL PUMP MODULES WERE 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.
Consequences of DefectFUEL RESTRICTION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER AND/OR ENGINE STALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective ActionAIRTEX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRTEX TOLL-FREE AT 1-866-867-3759.
NotesTHIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMP MODULES AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.










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