NHTSA recall 04V-021 (04V021000)

power train recall reported January 13, 2004 - about 2,315,768 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V021000
Also written as: 04V-021
Manufacturer number: C45
Reported: January 13, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~2,315,768
Component: power train

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-021 when calling a dealer.

Affected 9 models

Chrysler 300M - 1999

Chrysler Cirrus - 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Chrysler Concorde - 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Chrysler LHS - 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999

Chrysler Sebring Convertible - 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Chrysler Sebring - 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Dodge Intrepid - 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Dodge Stratus - 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Plymouth Breeze - 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.