| Recall Date: |
MAY 11, 2009 |
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Model Affected: |
STRATUS |
| Units Affected: |
42540
Recall Details
|
Recall Date:
MAY 11, 2009
Model Affected:
2001 DODGE STRATUS
Summary:
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.
Remedy:
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.
Units Affected:
42540
Notes:
DOPE, INC.
| Recall Date: |
AUG 10, 2000 |
| Component: |
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Model Affected: |
STRATUS |
| Units Affected: |
2865
Recall Details
|
Recall Date:
AUG 10, 2000
Model Affected:
2001 DODGE STRATUS
Summary:
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.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY IF A LOOSE NUT CONNECTION IS FOUND.
Units Affected:
2865
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION 894
| Recall Date: |
OCT 12, 2000 |
| Component: |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Model Affected: |
STRATUS |
| Units Affected: |
419
Recall Details
|
Recall Date:
OCT 12, 2000
Model Affected:
2001 DODGE STRATUS
Summary:
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.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG.
Units Affected:
419
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION 898
| Recall Date: |
OCT 09, 2009 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
| Model Affected: |
STRATUS |
| Units Affected: |
5787
Recall Details
|
Recall Date:
OCT 09, 2009
Model Affected:
2001 DODGE STRATUS
Summary:
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.
Remedy:
QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE WILL REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2009.
Units Affected:
5787
Notes:
QUALIS AUTOMOTIVE LLC
| Recall Date: |
MAR 29, 2007 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
| Model Affected: |
STRATUS |
| Units Affected: |
13128
Recall Details
|
Recall Date:
MAR 29, 2007
Model Affected:
2001 DODGE STRATUS
Summary:
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS 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.
Remedy:
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.
Units Affected:
13128
Notes:
CARDONE INDUSTRIES, INC.
| Recall Date: |
JAN 16, 2001 |
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES |
| Model Affected: |
STRATUS |
| Units Affected: |
28439
Recall Details
|
Recall Date:
JAN 16, 2001
Model Affected:
2001 DODGE STRATUS
Summary:
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.
Remedy:
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.
Units Affected:
28439
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION 969
| Recall Date: |
OCT 27, 2000 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected: |
STRATUS |
| Units Affected: |
3480
Recall Details
|
Recall Date:
OCT 27, 2000
Model Affected:
2001 DODGE STRATUS
Summary:
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.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.
Units Affected:
3480
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION 959
| Recall Date: |
NOV 09, 2000 |
| Component: |
CHILD SEAT |
| Model Affected: |
STRATUS |
| Units Affected: |
1211756
Recall Details
|
Recall Date:
NOV 09, 2000
Model Affected:
2001 DODGE STRATUS
Summary:
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.
Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
Units Affected:
1211756
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION 957
| Recall Date: |
|
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Model Affected: |
STRATUS |
| Units Affected: |
554
Recall Details
|
Recall Date:
Model Affected:
2001 DODGE STRATUS
Summary:
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.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR HARNESS.
Units Affected:
554
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
| Recall Date: |
SEP 18, 2000 |
| Component: |
STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS |
| Model Affected: |
STRATUS |
| Units Affected: |
4504
Recall Details
|
Recall Date:
SEP 18, 2000
Model Affected:
2001 DODGE STRATUS
Summary:
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.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INSULATION PAD FROM BEHIND BOTH REAR MAP LIGHTS.
Units Affected:
4504
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION 896
| Recall Date: |
JAN 08, 2001 |
| Component: |
SEATS |
| Model Affected: |
STRATUS |
| Units Affected: |
20
Recall Details
|
Recall Date:
JAN 08, 2001
Model Affected:
2001 DODGE STRATUS
Summary:
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.
Remedy:
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.
Units Affected:
20
Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION 968