2001 DODGE STRATUS Recalls (14)

Campaign:
00V225002 on 08/13/2000
Component:
Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Manufactured:
04/30/2000 - 06/23/2000
Affected:
2,865
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a nut in the steering gear assembly was not properly tightened, resulting in symptoms ranging from steering wheel vibration to stiff steering, and in the worst case, no ability to turn left.
Consequence:
A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.
Notes:
Owner notification began october 11, 2000. 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:
00V278000 on 09/21/2000
Component:
Structure: frame and members:underbody shields
Manufactured:
05/07/2000 - 07/18/2000
Affected:
4,504
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
Smoke inhalation could be harmful to vehicle occupants.
Correction:
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).

Campaign:
00V299002 on 10/18/2000
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:
04/19/2000 - 07/23/2000
Affected:
554
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the harness for the crankshaft position sensor could come in contact with a new protective shield causing a grounded circuit.
Consequence:
Prolonged wiring harness contact with the heat shield will cause the wiring insulation to wear and eventually to ground out. this could cause the engine to die-out, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will re-route the crankshaft position sensor harness.
Notes:
Owner notification began november 17, 2000. 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:
00V306000 on 10/23/2000
Component:
Air bags:frontal
Manufactured:
09/11/2000 - 09/14/2000
Affected:
419
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. passenger air bags were built with suspect aluminum extrusion sections which may not retain the air bag door during an air bag deployment event.
Consequence:
A separated air bag door could injure a vehicle occupant.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag.
Notes:
Owner notification began october 19, 2000.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:
00V320002 on 10/26/2000
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
08/08/2000 - 08/27/2000
Affected:
3,480
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the outer layer only of this 3-layer fuel return hose does not contain the desired ozone protection due to a processing error.
Consequence:
This hose is considered to be inadequate.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the fuel return hose.
Notes:
Owner notification began december 11, 2000.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).

Campaign:
00V366000 on 11/14/2000
Component:
Child seat
Manufactured:
06/14/1999 - 10/30/2000
Affected:
1,211,756
Defect:
Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Correction:
Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Notes:
Owner notification began november 12, 2000.owners who do not receive the free owner's manual addendum within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
01V005002 on 01/10/2001
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
11/08/2000 - 11/08/2000
Affected:
20
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a number of incorrect driver side seat mounting bolts were installed into vehicles.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, the bolts may not properly secure the seat and could cause increased injury to the driver of the vehicle.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the seat mounting bolts and then replace the bolts if necessary. owner notification began february 5, 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 1-800-853-1403.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
01V011002 on 01/16/2001
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Manufactured:
06/30/2000 - 01/30/2001
Affected:
28,439
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. a hose manufacturing process allowed the reinforcement yard to breach the inner layer of some automatic transmission hoses weakening the inner wall which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.
Consequence:
Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the transaxle oil cooler hoses. owner notification began april 9, 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 1-800-853-1403.
Notes:
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.

Campaign:
16V401000 on 06/02/2016
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:
07/28/2000 - 06/13/2002
Affected:
16,315
Defect:
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mmna) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 chrysler sebring and dodge stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors. the affected vehicles were previously repaired for a recall issue using an incorrect part. the incorrect part may not prevent the passenger side sun visor from detaching if the passenger frontal air bag deploys and the passenger side sun visor is folded down in a certain position.
Consequence:
If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Correction:
Chrysler will notify the affected owners. dealers will install the correct tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. the recall began july 26, 2016, owners will be sent a second email when parts are available. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
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.

2001 DODGE STRATUS TSBs (64)

Bulletin:
082700
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. *tt
Bulletin:
0803300
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a fault code in the radio when performing diagnostic using the drb iii. the code reads cold cd. the fault code is not displayed to the customer and is only displayed when performing diagnostics.
Bulletin:
0803600
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Subject regarding circuits effected by ignition off draw (iod) fuse. *tt
Bulletin:
2400800
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit fog horn sound coming from the a/c. *tt
Bulletin:
899
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Customer satisfaction notification to replace vehicle's traveler option (compass / temperature / mini-trip computer) module. *tt
Bulletin:
0803800
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Subject regarding safety systems - vehicle modifications / repair. *tt
Bulletin:
0800600REV
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb
Bulletin:
0200900
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Concerns with popping or squawking noise from rear suspension while driving vehicle. *jb
Bulletin:
0700400
Component:
103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Summary:
Information regarding transaxle cooler line splice kit. *jb
Bulletin:
0804200
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Subject regarding remote keyless entry transmitter programming. *jb
Bulletin:
01001
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Some vehicles may experience a no start condition in cold temperatures due to 5 volt regulator failure in the sbec pcm module. *jb
Bulletin:
0052
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
This advance service bulletin states that some vehicles may experience an intermittent reduction of power steering assist due to a sticking flow control valve in the power steering pump. *tt
Bulletin:
00060
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Advance service information regarding automatic transaxle miss machined case. *tt
Bulletin:
00061
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Advance service information regrading shock tower weld issues. *tt
Bulletin:
2300301
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
This bulletin states that all factory installed equipment, such as a sunroof, meet the upper interior head protection requirements of fmvss 201. *tt
Bulletin:
974
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
On certain vehicles, the transmission control (eatx) relay may not operate properly in cold temperatures. *tt
Bulletin:
0801001
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt
Bulletin:
0900301
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
This bulletin reinforces a requirement to cease the current practice of using supplemental oil additive treatments in all diamler chrysler engines. *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:
01008
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Wheel alignment out of specification. *tt
Bulletin:
2301701
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Subject regarding water leak information. *tt
Bulletin:
01017
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
Advance service information regarding steering column click sound. *tt
Bulletin:
1900601
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
Subject regarding steering column click sound. *tt
Bulletin:
2100601
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj
Bulletin:
0900301
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
This bulletin reinforces a requirement to cease the current practice of using supplemental oil additive treatments in all daimlerchrysler engines. *tt
Bulletin:
2401001
Component:
138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:
Experiencing honk or fog horn sound coming from the a/c expansion valve. *tt
Bulletin:
2302701
Component:
135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:
Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *tt
Bulletin:
1802701
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit moderate to severe high way speed 45-60 mph vehicle surge. *tt
Bulletin:
1802801
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit engine idle roughness following a cold start, engine speed flare or rough idle while slowing to a stop. *tt
Bulletin:
1900601A
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
Experiencing steering column click sound when the steering wheel is turned. *tt
Bulletin:
2302801A
Component:
221600 seats:front assembly:power adjust
Summary:
On some vehcles, the power seat has slight fore/aft movement most noticeable during acceleration or braking. *tt
Bulletin:
899
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
On some vehicles the traveler module may transmit an erroneous security system signal if the vehicle is facing west when started, preventing the engine from starting. *tt
Bulletin:
0802601
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a flickering trip computer and/or radio display, instrument panel illumination, and/or overhead/dome lights. *tt
Bulletin:
0700202
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
A vehicle may exhibit low or no cabin heat, engine overheating and / or coolant bottle damage after service has been performed on the engine cooling system. *tt
Bulletin:
0700202
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Subject regarding low or no cabin head, engine cooling system system fill procedure. *tt
Bulletin:
2300102
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Subject regarding front door trim panel retention/warped along belt line condition. *tt
Bulletin:
0700402
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Vehicles may experience an interior gurgling sound, overheating and/or poor interior heating at idle. *slc
Bulletin:
2302302
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some vehicles may experience the vinyl surface of the instrument panel being damaged or blemished. *slc
Bulletin:
1900402
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
Subject regarding steering column click sound. *slc
Bulletin:
2301502
Component:
135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:
Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *slc
Bulletin:
2200102
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Chrome wheel care. *slc
Bulletin:
0800702
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Subject regarding remote keyless entry programming procedures. *slc
Bulletin:
1802002
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Flash programming failure recovery. *slc
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:
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:
2400103
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Windows may begin to fog when the hvac is in floor mode. *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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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