Chrysler Cirrus, Sebring; Dodge Stratus; Plymouth Breeze (1995-1998): Power train
Recall 98V183000 · Aug 6, 1998 · Chrysler Corporation
685,000
vehicles affected
685,000
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 98V183000
- Date
- Aug 6, 1998
- Maker
- Chrysler Corporation
- Units affected
- 685,000
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Automatic transmission > Park/neutral start interlock switch
- Model years
- 1995-1998
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE CABLE CONNECTING THE CONSOLE SHIFTER MECHANISM TO THE IGNITION KEY CAN CAUSE A TRAPPED KEY CONDITION WHICH CAN RESULT IN A LOW FORCE REQUIRED TO DEPRESS THE SHIFT BUTTON. A COMBINATION OF APPLYING A MIS-ADJUSTED RELEASE BUTTON WITH A LOW FORCE ATTEMPT TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK WITH THE KEY IN THE LOCKED POSITION, CAN BREAK THE CONNECTING PIN IN THE SHIFTER.
What can happen
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE "IGNITION-PARK" INTERLOCK SYSTEM WILL BE NONFUNCTIONAL.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM. ANY VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT FUNCTIONAL AFTER THE INSPECTION WILL HAVE THE SHIFT MECHANISM AND CABLE REPLACED WITH A "SELF-ADJUSTING" DESIGN.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 14 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 98V183000?
4 models: Chrysler Cirrus (1995-1998), Chrysler Sebring (1996-1998), Dodge Stratus (1995-1998) and 1 more, about 685,000 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 98V183000?
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM. ANY VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT FUNCTIONAL AFTER THE INSPECTION WILL HAVE THE SHIFT MECHANISM AND CABLE REPLACED WITH A "SELF-ADJUSTING" DESIGN.
What can happen?
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE "IGNITION-PARK" INTERLOCK SYSTEM WILL BE NONFUNCTIONAL.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.