1992 DODGE SHADOW Recalls (4)

Campaign:
92V015000 on 02/17/1992
Component:
Steering:wheel and handle bar
Manufactured:
09/30/1991 - 09/30/1991
Affected:
20,000
Defect:
The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.
Consequence:
Fractures of the upper steering column shaft couplingbolt result in a lack of coupling load on the shaft and loss of steeringcontrol.
Correction:
Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.
Notes:
System: steering; upper steering column coupling bolt.vehicle description: passenger vehicles; sedans, convertibles, and mini-vans.

Campaign:
96V229000 on 11/26/1996
Component:
Steering:wheel and handle bar
Manufactured:
12/31/1990 - 06/29/1992
Affected:
675,000
Defect:
The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
Consequence:
If the steering wheel separates from the center hub attachment to the steering column, loss of control can occur increasing the risk of an accident.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for armature cracks in the center hub attachment area. any steering wheels showing cracks will be replaced. all other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in the event cracking occurs.
Notes:
Owner notification began december 27, 1996. 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.

Campaign:
97V078000 on 05/22/1997
Component:
Seats:front assembly:recliner
Manufactured:
06/30/1990 - 06/29/1992
Affected:
148,000
Defect:
The lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver's seat can fail and separate.
Consequence:
If the bolt fails while the vehicle is being driven, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver's seat with a higher strength bolt that includes a self locking nylon patch.
Notes:
Owner notification: owner notification began june 30, 1997 note: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.

Campaign:
99V212000 on 08/16/1999
Component:
Seats:front assembly:recliner
Manufactured:
06/30/1990 - 06/29/1992
Affected:
227,283
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver seat can fail and separate.
Consequence:
If the bolt fails while the vehicle is being driven, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the lower seat back attaching bolt on the driver's seat with a higher strength bolt that includes a self locking nylon patch.
Notes:
Owner notification began august 23, 1999.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 1-800-992-1997. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1992 DODGE SHADOW TSBs (35)

Bulletin:
241794
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
pcm not properly disengaging a/c clutch via the relay also the pcm may not energize the a/c clutch relay. *tw
Bulletin:
070394A
Component:
061110 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
Summary:
serpentine belt comes off pulleys. *tw
Bulletin:
182694
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
improved transmission shift quality. *tw
Bulletin:
212794
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
manual transaxle locked in neutral or locked in reverse. *tw
Bulletin:
081893
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
fuel guage does not read full. *tw
Bulletin:
CH081695
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
cruise control overshoot/undershoot during initial set speed selection. *tw
Bulletin:
081695REVA
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
bulletin supersedes technical service bulletin 08-16-95, dated apr. 14, 1995. if the vehicle operator **repeatedly** presses and releases the set button with their foot off of the accelerator (a 'lift foot set' to begin speed control oper
Bulletin:
230397
Component:
161000 structure:frame and members
Summary:
Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from plastic body components that are molded in black. *tw
Bulletin:
180597
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Vehicles with 3.0l engines - intake valve deposits - driveway die out, rough idle, lack of power, sags or hesitation. *tw
Bulletin:
070397
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol. *yc
Bulletin:
970314210597
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Condition with tranaxle shudder during a 3rd gear to 3rd gear partial emcc ( electronically modulated converter clutch) engagement, 3rd gear partial emcc to 4th gear partial emcc engagement, or 4th gear to 4th gear emcc engagement. *yc
Bulletin:
970919083297
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *yc
Bulletin:
210798
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Subject on delayed transaxle engagement. *ak
Bulletin:
081798 REV B
Component:
145000 air bags:on-off switch assembly
Summary:
Subject regarding the airbag on-off switches. *yc
Bulletin:
081798
Component:
145000 air bags:on-off switch assembly
Summary:
Subject regarding airbag on - off switches. *yc
Bulletin:
210499
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (trs) *tt
Bulletin:
210599
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Subject regarding reusable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt
Bulletin:
210699
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Conditions with intermittent loss of speed control. *tt
Bulletin:
210599A
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket. *tt
Bulletin:
233599
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt
Bulletin:
081698
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment. *ak
Bulletin:
070397
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Concerns with engine coolant usage. *nlm
Bulletin:
0832097
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *nlm
Bulletin:
210597
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Concerns with 41te/42le transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift. *nlm
Bulletin:
210997
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Information on 41te/42le service information. *nlm
Bulletin:
241197
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Concerns with a/c evaporator odor. *nlm
Bulletin:
083799
Component:
145000 air bags:on-off switch assembly
Summary:
Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
080600
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt
Bulletin:
230800
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
Bulletin:
233599REVA
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs
Bulletin:
082700
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. *tt
Bulletin:
2300800B
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
Bulletin:
0800600REV
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb
Bulletin:
0801001
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt
Bulletin:
2100601
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj

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