2003 DODGE STRATUS Recalls (6)

Campaign:: 03V443000 on 11/04/2003
Component:: Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Manufactured:: 06/10/2003 - 07/24/2003
Affected:: 5,911
Defect:: On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be restricted, causing excessive fuel pressure to build up in the fuel injection system. excessive fuel pressure may result in a leak in the fuel return hose.
Consequence:: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Correction:: Dealers will inspect the fuel pump pressure. those vehicles exhibiting higher than normal fuel pump pressure will receive fuel pump modifications. owner notification began on december 15, 2003. owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.
Notes:: Daimlerchrysler recall no. c38.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:: 07E023000 on 03/28/2007
Component:: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Affected:: 13,128
Defect:: Certain cardone master cylinders with part numbers 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987mza, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, and 11-3156, and with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. the seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.
Consequence:: Loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:: Cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. the recall began during april 2007. owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.
Notes:: This recall only pertains to aftermarket cardone master cylinders and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed above.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.
Campaign:: 09E025000 on 05/10/2009
Component:: Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:: 42,540
Defect:: Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:: Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798.
Notes:: This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:: 09E056000 on 10/12/2009
Component:: Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Affected:: 5,787
Defect:: Qualis automotive is recalling certain aftermarket ball joints sold for use on certain passenger vehicles. the socket may have been excessively hardened which could cause it to crack near the retaining ring groove allowing the ball stud to separate under impact load. the subject ball joints were sold as four part numbers, d10945, d10946, g10945, and g10946. the affected control arms, d10945 and d10946, are stamped with the following dates on the ball joints: 134308, 135708, 100109, 102709, 104109, 105509, 107609, 108909, 110309, 113209, and 116609. the g10945 and g10946 are the same part as the d10945 and d10946 respectively. they are labeled differently depending on the aftermarket customer.
Consequence:: Separation of the ball stud from the socket of the ball joint housing would allow the control arm to collapse and the wheel to fold in causing loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a crash.
Correction:: Qualis automotive will replace the ball joints free of charge. the safety recall began on november 9, 2009. owners may contact qualis automotive at 1-800-493-4128.
Notes:: This recall only pertains to aftermarket ball joints and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by chrysler.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:: 10E059000 on 12/26/2010
Component:: Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Affected:: 22,689
Defect:: Federal-mogul is recalling certain replacement control arm assemblies, part numbers k7425, 10945, fa4510x, k7427, 10946, and fa4611x, sold for use on various passenger vehicles listed above. the ball joint on the control arm assembly can fail causing the ball stud to wear through the control arm housing resulting in noise and/or separation of the ball stud from the housing.
Consequence:: If there is a separation of the ball stud from the housing, the driver can loose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:: Federal-mogul will notify owners of record and replace the affected control arms free of charge. the safety recall began on january 28, 2011. owners may contact federal-mogul at 1-877-489-6659.
Notes:: This recall only pertains to replacement control arm assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by chrysler llc.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:: 15V338000 on 06/01/2015
Component:: Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:: 04/16/2000 - 02/21/2005
Affected:: 443,442
Defect:: Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 eclipse vehicles manufactured april 5, 1999, to december 17, 2004, 2001-2005 eclipse spyder vehicles manufactured january 19, 2000, to march 18, 2005, 2001-2005 chrysler sebring vehicles manufactured april 17, 2000, to february 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 dodge stratus vehicles manufactured april 17, 2000, to february 22, 2005. in the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
Consequence:: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Correction:: Mmna will notify their owners, and chrysler will notify the chrysler and dodge owners. dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. the recall began on july 20, 2015. owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mmna's number for this recall is sr-15-005. chrysler and dodge owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is r30.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2003 DODGE STRATUS TSBs (42)

Bulletin:: 2200102
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Chrome wheel care. *slc
Bulletin:: 1802002
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Flash programming failure recovery. *slc
Bulletin:: 0801202
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Information on diagnosing rattle / squeak from the center ofthe lower instrument panel. *tt
Bulletin:: 1400402
Component:: 091200 fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
Summary:: Erratic fuel gauge reading above 1/4. *tt
Bulletin:: 1803302
Component:: 330000 interior lighting
Summary:: A malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may illuminate with erroneous diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p0016, p0335, p0339, p0340, p0462, p0498, p0499, p0622, p1604, p1681, p1686. *tt
Bulletin:: 02020
Component:: 106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:: Delayed transaxle engagement after initial start up. *tt
Bulletin:: 02020
Component:: 021000 suspension:front
Summary:: Incorrect fasteners at the rear attachment for the front stabilizer bar bushing clamp. *tt
Bulletin:: 02025
Component:: 330000 interior lighting
Summary:: Malfunction indicator lamp illumination / transmission limp-in condition. *tt
Bulletin:: 1900702
Component:: 012000 steering:column
Summary:: Lower steering column click sound. *tt
Bulletin:: 0500602
Component:: 034400 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum
Summary:: Rear drum brake clunk sound. *tt
Bulletin:: 0802402
Component:: 341000 communications:horn assembly
Summary:: Horn self activation condition. *tt
Bulletin:: 2300303
Component:: 133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:: Driver's window auto-down function is intermittent. including my2004. *tt
Bulletin:: 06
Component:: 355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:: Engine vacuum hose routing label replacement. *tt
Bulletin:: 0800303A
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Sentry key - key immobilizer security system. *tt this bulletin replaces 08-003-03 rev a. *tt
Bulletin:: 0801003
Component:: 150000 seat belts
Summary:: Seat belt cinch bar service for various models including 2004 models. *tt
Bulletin:: 03008
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Crankshaft oil passage mis-machined. *tt
Bulletin:: 2100503
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Delayed or temporary loss of transmission engagement after initial start up on various models including the 2004 pacifica, sebring convertible, sebring sedan, intrepid and 2003 sx2.0. *tt *mj
Bulletin:: 2100603
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Transmission harsh 4-3 downshift on various models including the 2004 pacifica, sebring, intrepid and 2003 sx2.0. *tt
Bulletin:: 2301403
Component:: 132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
Summary:: When cycling door glass up and down, a clicking noise can be heard when the window travel changes direction on various models including the 2004 sebring sedan and sebring convertible. *tt
Bulletin:: 022603
Component:: 140000 air bags
Summary:: Do not replace the air bag cover if the owner complaint is that the vehicle horn actuates by itself. refer to tsb 08-024-02 to reprogram the bcm. *tt
Bulletin:: 2400103
Component:: 353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:: Windows may begin to fog when the hvac is in floor mode. *tt
Bulletin:: 08
Component:: 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:: Computer driver chip that could fail. replace powertrain control module. *tt
Bulletin:: 2301203
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Pop/clunk sound from front of vehicle. *tt this bulletin supersedes bulletin 23-012-03 dated 05/23/2004. *tt
Bulletin:: 2100603A
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Transmission harsh 4-3 downshift. *tt
Bulletin:: 2100903
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Automatic transmission diagnostic teardown procedure. various models including the 2004 ram truck, durango, sebring convertible, cherokee, vision, neon, and voyager. *tt *sc
Bulletin:: 2100503A
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Delayed or temporary loss of transmission engagement after initial start up on various models including the 2004 pacifica, sebring convertible, sebring sedan, intrepid and 2003 sx2.0. *tt
Bulletin:: 080403
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Control solenoids failure in vacuum harness turbocharged engines due to open circuit. 2001 - 2003 cirrus also included. *tt
Bulletin:: 0900704
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Irregular engine snapping sound. *tt
Bulletin:: 0901104
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Incorrect oil filter usage. also includes 2005 sebring and stratus. *tt
Bulletin:: 2400204
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Air conditioner and heater performance. *tt
Bulletin:: 1900304
Component:: 010000 steering
Summary:: Steering column click sound. *tt
Bulletin:: 0802804
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Intermittent loss of accessories (ig1 circuit) on initial vehicle start. *tt
Bulletin:: 2303204
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Power seat will not adjust. *tt
Bulletin:: 2100305
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Transfer gear whine sound between 68 mph and 84 mph either accelerating or decelerating. *eh
Bulletin:: 2400105
Component:: 353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:: Blower motor does not run on every speed. *tt
Bulletin:: 1801405
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Flash: mil illumination diagnostic trouble codes (dtc/diagnostic trouble code) p0300, p0301, p0302, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305, p0306-cold start misfire. *sc
Bulletin:: 0801505
Component:: 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:: Powertrain control module initialization. *sc
Bulletin:: 1802802
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Mil illumination - misfire diagnostic trouble code (dtcs) p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304. *tt
Bulletin:: 2401305
Component:: 353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:: Air conditioning (a/c) cooling coil odor. *tt
Bulletin:: 1900805
Component:: 010000 steering
Summary:: Revised power steering system bleeding procedures. *sc
Bulletin:: 0803006
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Powertrain control module initialization. *kb
Bulletin:: 9002519
Component:: 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:: 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

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