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Recall 04V-021

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1999 Chrysler 300M and 8 other models: Power train (automatic transmission, lever and linkage, floor shift).

At a glance

Campaign number
04V-021
Reported
January 13, 2004
Vehicles affected
2,315,768 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

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-[removed]).

Affected vehicles