Recall 01V-288
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 1 other model: Electrical system (wiring, interior/under dash).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 01V-288
- Reported
- September 10, 2001
- Vehicles affected
- 43,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles are being recalled for a software error in the instrument cluster microprocessor. Under certain conditions, the cluster, with the majority of its gauges, illumination, and warning lamps, could become inoperative.
The risk
Driving the vehicle with an inoperative cluster could cause a distraction, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will re-flash the cluster software to correct the condition. Owner notification began october 8, 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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002