1999 PLYMOUTH BREEZE Recalls (7)

Campaign:
99V244000 on 09/22/1999
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
05/31/1997 - 05/14/1999
Affected:
366,508
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the right rear brake tube can contact the exhaust system clamp and wear a hole in it.
Consequence:
Daimlerchrysler recall no. 843. if this happens, the tube could leak, reducing the effectiveness of one-half of the diagonally split braking system, and resulting in longer stopping distances.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the brake tubes for visible evidence of contact with the exhaust system clamp. if the tube shows evidence of contact, it will be replaced. if no evidence of contact exists, the tube will be fastened with a clip.
Notes:
Owner notification began november 22, 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).

Campaign:
04V021000 on 01/14/2004
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Manufactured:
03/31/1992 - 07/30/1999
Affected:
2,315,768
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Daimlerchrysler 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).

Campaign:
06V001000 on 01/04/2006
Component:
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Manufactured:
06/30/1998 - 07/30/2000
Affected:
216,299
Defect:
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the high pressure power steering hose may prematurely heat age and develop a leak.
Consequence:
Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in an underhood fire.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the high pressure power steering hose free of charge. the the recall began on april 10, 2006. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes:
Daimlerchrysler recall no. e23.customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
06E088000 on 10/25/2006
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Affected:
39,243
Defect:
Certain tigas fuel pump modules manufactured between june 1 and september 24, 2006, sold under various brand names and p/nos. these fuel pump modules are 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.
Consequence:
Fuel restriction could result in loss of power and/or engine stall, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Ti automotive will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pump modules free of charge. the recall began on october 6, 2006. owners may contact ti automotive toll-free at 1-877-461-1834.
Notes:
This 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.

Campaign:
09E043000 on 07/08/2009
Component:
Equipment
Affected:
30,351
Defect:
Import products is recalling 30,351 fuel filters sold to and branded by the affinia group as carquest p/n 86523, napa p/n 3523, and wix p/n 33523 for use as replacement equipment on the vehicles listed above. these filters may develop a leak in the hose assembly and/or connectors due to improperly adhered line connectors.
Consequence:
This condition may result in a vehicle fire.
Correction:
The affinia group will notify owners and the filters will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall began on august 1, 2009. owners may contact wix filter return center at 1-704-869-7411 or import products at 1-508-279-8207.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to affinia group aftermarket fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.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> .

1999 PLYMOUTH BREEZE TSBs (52)

Bulletin:
9845
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
Some vehicles were shipped with the steering wheels off-center due to a steering wheel angle sensor problem at the assembly plant. *yc
Bulletin:
211298
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
A new automatic transmission fluid (atf-type 9602) has been developed, and is now being used as a factory fill in. *ak
Bulletin:
241598
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Information on a/c system performance complaints and /0r a/c compressor failure in high ambient temperatures (90+f). *ak
Bulletin:
250298
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - obd ii "carb" readiness monitor information. *yc
Bulletin:
234598
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Approval of using of in- transit protective film. on all vehicles at all assembly plants. *ak
Bulletin:
190698
Component:
015300 steering:hydraulic power assist:power steering fluid
Summary:
A new power steering fluid. *yc
Bulletin:
090598
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
A new multi-layer steel ( mls ) head gasket has been developed and is being implemented into production vehicles. *yc
Bulletin:
081798
Component:
145000 air bags:on-off switch assembly
Summary:
Subject regarding airbag on - off switches. *yc
Bulletin:
230699
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Vehicle experiencing metallic rattling noise from rear door(s). *tt
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:
9920
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Information on fast feedback fleet - installation of 2000 model year 41te transaxles. *tt
Bulletin:
9913
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Vehicles may experience faults related to the transmission range sensor (trs). *tt
Bulletin:
232099
Component:
162700 structure:body:trunk lid
Summary:
Diamler chrysler corporation is now offering internal emergency trunk releases for selected vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
081499
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Conditions with vehicle start and stall or vehicle no-start. *tt
Bulletin:
181299
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
This bulletin explains the operation and application of the leak detection pump (ldp) monitor test. *tt
Bulletin:
9926
Component:
162700 structure:body:trunk lid
Summary:
Information pertaining to internal emergency trunk release dealer reimbursement. *tt
Bulletin:
9925
Component:
162700 structure:body:trunk lid
Summary:
Subject regarding the internal emergency trunk release. *tt
Bulletin:
090799
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Information regarding 2.5l v-6 head gasket application. *tt
Bulletin:
090899
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Technical service bulletin regarding multi-layer steel (mls) head gasket installation procedures. *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:
090798
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Subject regarding oil seepage at cam position sensor / misinterpreted head gasket leak. *yc
Bulletin:
183298
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Subject on flash programming failure recovery. *yc
Bulletin:
233099
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Subject pertaining to a missing rear cup holder slide clip. *tt
Bulletin:
232099A
Component:
162700 structure:body:trunk lid
Summary:
Daimler chrysler is now offering internal emergency trunk releases for selected vehicles. *tt
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:
180100
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes p1494, p0442 p0455, or p0456. *tt
Bulletin:
080600
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt
Bulletin:
230200
Component:
175200 latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:lock
Summary:
Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offering internal emergency trunk releases for selection vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
090600
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Subject pertains to changes to the timing belt tensioner components. *tt
Bulletin:
230800
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
Bulletin:
190299REVA
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Vehicles may experience clunking or rattle in steering wheel/steering column. *mjs
Bulletin:
211599
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Subject on transaxle seepage mis-diagnosis- case porosity. *mjs
Bulletin:
211699
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
New automatic transmission fluid usage (atf +4 type 9602). *mjs
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:
1801201
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Subject regarding generic scan tool (gst), publication no. 81-170-00008 provided with this technical service bulletin to provide reference information when using generic scan tool on obdii vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
2100601
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj
Bulletin:
1802001
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Exhibiting rough idle, hard start and start & stall.*cls
Bulletin:
2302701
Component:
135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:
Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *tt
Bulletin:
2301502
Component:
135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:
Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *slc
Bulletin:
1802002
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Flash programming failure recovery. *slc
Bulletin:
0801003
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
Seat belt cinch bar service for various models including 2004 models. *tt
Bulletin:
2500102A
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0442, p0455, or p0456 - leak detection pump (ldp), leak detected. this bulletin supersedes 25-001-02 dated feb 11, 2002. *tt
Bulletin:
0801505
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Powertrain control module initialization. *sc
Bulletin:
0803006
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Powertrain control module initialization. *kb

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