NHTSA recall 00V278000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 00V278000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 896 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Reported | 2000-09-18 |
| Owners notified | 2001-01-22 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS |
| Units potentially affected | 4504 |
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THROUGH DEGRADATION OF THE BOND BETWEEN THE SILENCER PAD AND A SHEET METAL PANEL (QUARTER INNER UPPER), THE PAD MAY FALL ONTO THE MAP LIGHT LOCATED IN THE REAR SEATING AREA NEAR THE C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL (LH AND RH). THIS CONTACT COULD CAUSE THE PAD TO MELT, CREATING A HOT SMELL AND/OR SMOKE DURING LONG PERIODS OF ILLUMINATION.
What can happen
SMOKE INHALATION COULD BE HARMFUL TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INSULATION PAD FROM BEHIND BOTH REAR MAP LIGHTS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 22, 2001.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 1-800-9853-1403.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING | Built 2000-05-08 to 2000-07-19. |
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| 2001 DODGE STRATUS | Built 2000-05-08 to 2000-07-19. |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 9002849 | 2022-09-26. Service bulletin. Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement please order kit 68253161AA. Insulator only used on Auto-RWD transmission Note: The color of the insulator is not relevant for service. |
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| 3100519 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. |
| 3100319 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts. |
| 3100619 | 2022-09-15. Service bulletin. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. |
| 9002519 | 2022-07-25. Service bulletin. 82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc), and some ladco states (Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio). Mopar offers an alternative product (82213192) which is a water based product approved for sale in the aforementioned states.~ ~ Please inform the customer & your prep dept that spraying excessive amounts of the fabric protector on load floors will result in the breaking down of the adhesive (glue) that is used to create the bond between the fabric (carpet) and the load floor. This will apply to any vehicles equipped with rear load floors such as WK, WD, PM, MK, KA, KK. The carpet will appear to be loose, wrinkly, or bunch up~ |
| 23-015-20 | 2020-05-26. Service bulletin. Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19 |
| 31-005-19 | 2019-12-16. Service bulletin. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. |
| 31-006-19 | 2019-12-16. Service bulletin. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. |
| 2302005 | 2005-04-26. Service bulletin. CONVERTIBLE TOP WEAR. *SC |
| 2303204 | 2004-11-29. Service bulletin. POWER SEAT WILL NOT ADJUST. *TT |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.