DSM Recall Library and Information

[97dsmbishi]

Anyway, just click and select your your year and model.
http://www.alldata.com/recalls/

Please review this thread before starting a recall based thread.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=147349

 

[Doug99RS]

Please note that this recall specifically applies to DSMs with Chrysler specific Badging. While the same recall/repairs apply to Mitsubishi brand vehicles the repairs legally cannot be done at a Chrysler dealer. Please see your local Mitsubishi dealer for more information on what recalls apply to your Mitsubishi brand vehicle.

1995 Model Year Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring and Eagle Talon (FJ) vehicles equipped with a 2.0L DOHC (Non-Turbo) Engine ("Y" in the 8th VIN Position), Manual Transmission and a:
-Federal Emission Control System (sales Code NAA) Recall 7671
-California Emission Control System (Sales Code NAE) Recall 7672

NOx Emission levels on about 17,000 of the above listed vehicles, may not comply with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or California Air Resources Board (CARB) emission regulations. In addition, a spring in the fuel pressure regulator may fail. To correct these conditions, the fuel pressure regulator must be replaced, the exhaust aspirator system must be removed and the poewrtrain control module (PCM) must be reprogrammed or if necessary, replaced.

Diamler Chrysler will repair your vehicle free of charge (parts and labor).

To ensureyour safety simply contact your dealer right away to schedule a service appointment. Ask the dealer to hold the parts for your vehicle or order them before your appointment.

Bring the recall form with you to your dealer. It identifies the required service to the dealer.

If you have questions or concerns which the dealer is unable to resolve, please contact the DaimlerChrysler Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403. A representative will assist you.

If you have already experienced the problem described above and have paid to have it repaired, you may send your original receipts and/or other adequate proof of payment to the following address for reimbursement. DaimlerChrysler Customer Assistance Center, P.O. Box 1040, St. Charles, MO 63302-1040, Attention: Recall Center.

If your dealer fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge and within a reasonable time, you may submit a written complaint to the administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street, S.W. Washington, DC 20590, or call the toll-free Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

Side notes from Doug:
This recall only applies to a manual transmission 2gnt's built for the 1995 year model. The recall calls for the removal of an emissions component that goes from the exhaust manifold to the intake box. There's a few other components related with it as well but they are all removed for this recall. The computer is updated with new software that tells it to no longer look for the components removed per the recall.

Things to remember about this recall:
It's FREE
Using a computer from another car that has NOT had this recall performed OR a new/remanufactured computer that has NOT been updated WILL cause the check engine light to come back on again. Parts for this recall are NOT kept at the local dealership and probably only in the national depot. Expect a parts wait of at least a week. Expect the recall time to take 1/2 a day from the time the tech starts the work until finished. This does not include the time needed to finish up what's on his lift before getting to your car.

 

[Doug99RS]

This recall applies to 1995 and 1996 model year eagle Talon TSi All Wheel Drive (FJ) Vehicles.

Chrysler Corporation has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in some 1995 and 1996 Eagle Talon TSi All Wheel Drive Vehicles.

The problem is the fuel pump and fuel gauge unit gaskets on these cars may allow fuel to leak from the fuel tank. This condition creates the potnetial for a vehicle fire which could be hazardous to vehicle occupants.

Chrysler will repair your talon free of charge (parts and labor). To do this, your dealer will replace the fuel tank which includes new fuel pump and gauge unit gaskets. The work will take about two hours to complete. However, additional time may be necessary depending on how dealer appointments are scheduled and processed.

To ensure your safety simply contact your dealer right away to schedule a service appointment. Ask the dealer to hold the parts fro your vehicle or to order them before your appointment.

Bring the Owner Notification Form with you to your dealer. It explains the required service to the dealer.

If you have trouble getting your vehicle repaired, please call the Chrysler Customer Center, toll free, at 1-800-853-1403. A representative will assist you in getting your vehicle repaired. If your dealer fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge and within a reasonable time, you may submit a written complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590, or call the Toll Free Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393. (Washington, D.C. area residents may call 366-0123.)


Notes from Doug:
This recall ONLY applies to the vehicles mentioned above and does NOT include 1g's or other year models. Parts for this recall are NOT kept at the local dealership and probably only in the national depot. Expect a parts wait of at least a week. Expect the recall time to take 1/2 a day from the time the tech starts the work until finished. This does not include the time needed to finish up what's on his lift before getting to your car.

 

[Doug99RS]

Recalls are issued by the manufacturer, NHTSA or both when a condition is present on a car that may cause injury to the driver, it's occupants or others around them. They are repairs that are performed at no charge to the customer by the dealership only. There is a clear distinction between a recall and a Technical Service Bulliten (TSB) and the two should not be confused.

A TSB is frequently released when a common problem has been found and a solution has been found to remedy the problem. The TSB is NOT an authorization for repairs to be made and does NOT extend a vehicle's warranty on the item(s) covered in the TSB. It is for information purposes only.

A recall is to be performed regardless of the mileage, age, and owner of the vehicle provided the recall has never been performed before. The recall is performed at no charge to the customer provided the customer has not installed or had others install any component that will hinder the performing of this recall. Any component NOT installed at the factory or by a dealership may create additional work for the technician performing the recall. The owner should be informed prior to service of any charges that may be involved to perform the recall.

On many Chrysler (Chrysler, Eagle, Plymouth, Jeep, Dodge, Dodge Truck) vehicles a recall is covered for the life of the vehicle. The component sometimes can be replaced multiple times if it is found to be failing again. Some recalls only cover repairs/modifications once and any additional failure may cost the customer to have repairs performed.

Please note that a recall is very specific in the description as to why the part is to be replaced or repaired. If the recall says that a part is to be replaced due to leaking at one or two certain seals then if a third seal is leaking elsewhere, on the same component, then the recall does NOT apply. If the component is being replaced for cracking then if it's bent it is NOT covered.

The recalls I have in the following threads are specifically for Chrysler/Eagle/Plymouth/Dodge/Dodge Truck vehicles. The defective parts may also be covered under a recall from Mitsubishi but I do not have access to Mitsubishi recalls and cannot provide any information on them. Also, a recall is issued based on the Vehicle Identification Number and it's build date. Recalls sometime only effect vehicles built within a two day period while others apply to the entire body style of vehicle that was built over a multi-year period. Without the Vehicle Identification Number the dealership will NOT be able to tell you if a recall applies to your car, if the recall has been performed, or if it still needs to be performed.

Finally, please remember that a recall is issued because the people that built the car used inferior parts or assembled it poorly. The dealership is there to fix Manufacturer screw ups or poor choice of vendors. The manufacturer determines which repairs are to be performed and which are not.
Doug

 

[Doug99RS]

Recall 735 involves the replacement of the front passenger seat back assembly due to an inadequate weld that secures the head restraint to the front passenger seat back. This applies to 1997 model year Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring and Eagle Talon vehicles built from March 18, 1997 through March 26, 1997.

Chrysler Corporation has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in some 1997 Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring and Eagle Talon vehicles.

The front passenger seat head restraint guide bracket on the above vehicles may have been improperly welded to the seat back assembly. An improperly welded head restraint bracket could cause increased injury to a front seat passenger in certain accident conditions.

Chrysler will repair your vehicle free of charge (parts and labor). To do this, your dealer will replace the front passenger seat back assmebly. The work will take about 1/2 hour to complete. However, additional time my be necessary depending on how dealer appointments are scheduled and processed.

To ensure your safety simply contact your dealer right away to schedule a service appointment. Ask the dealer to hold the parts for your vehicle or to order them before your appointment. Bring your owner notification form with you to your dealer. It explains the required service to the dealer.

If you have trouble getting your vehicle repaired, please call the Chrysler Customer Center, toll free, at 1-800-992-1997. A representative will assist you in getting your vehicle repaired. If your dealer fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge and within a reasonable time, you may submit a written complaint to the administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590, or call the Toll Free Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393. (Washington, D.C. area residents may call 366-0123)

Notes from Doug:
This recall ONLY applies to the vehicles mentioned above and does NOT include 1g's or other year models. Parts for this recall are NOT kept at the local dealership and probably only in the national depot. Expect a parts wait of at least a week. Expect the recall time to take 1/2 a day from the time the tech starts the work until finished. This does not include the time needed to finish up what's on his lift before getting to your car.

 

[Doug99RS]

Please note that this recall specifically applies to DSMs with Chrysler specific Badging. While the same recall/repairs apply to Mitsubishi brand vehicles the repairs legally cannot be done at a Chrysler dealer. Please see your local Mitsubishi dealer for more information on what recalls apply to your Mitsubishi brand vehicle.

Diamler Chrysler Corporation has determined that a defect, which related to motor vehicle safety, exists in some 1995 through 2000 model year Dodge Avenger and Chrysler Sebring Coupe and 1995 through 1998 model year Eagle Talon Vehicles.

Note: The 1995 and 1996 model year vehicles listed above were involved in a previous recall for the same issue. To properly correct the condition, these vehicles MUST also have this recall performed.

The problem is that the front suspension ball joints on your vehicle may allow dirt and/or water to enter the ball joint. This can result in premature ball joint wear and cause the ball joint to separate. Ball joint separation could result in a loss of steering control and cause an accident without warning.

Diamler Chrysler will repair your vehicle free of charge (parts and labor). To do this, your dealer will inspect both lower lateral arm ball joints. If the ball joints are not damaged or worn, the ball joints will be sealed. The inspection and sealant application will take less than an hour to complete. If lower lateral arm replacement is necessary, another hour will be required. However, additional time may be necessary depending on how dealer appointments are scheduled and processed.

To ensureyour safety simply contact your dealer right away to schedule a service appointment. Ask the dealer to hold the parts for your vehicle or order them before your appointment.

Bring the recall form with you to your dealer. It identifies the required service to the dealer.

If you have questions or concerns which the dealer is unable to resolve, please contact the DaimlerChrysler Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-853-1403. A representative will assist you.

If you have already experienced the problem described above and have paid to have it repaired, you may send your original receipts and/or other adequate proof of payment to the following address for reimbursement. DaimlerChrysler Customer Assistance Center, P.O. Box 1040, St. Charles, MO 63302-1040, Attention: Recall Center.

If your dealer fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge and within a reasonable time, you may submit a written complaint to the administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street, S.W. Washington, DC 20590, or call the toll-free Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

Notes from Doug:
This recall calls for the replacement of one of the two lower arms on the front suspension. The arm in question is the straight one (lower lateral), not the bowed one (compression). Parts for this recall are pretty easy to get still so wait time is probably a day or less. Labor time for this recall is about 1.5-2.0 hours. This does not include the time needed to finish up what's on his lift before getting to your car.

 

[Doug99RS]

Please note that this recall specifically applies to DSMs with Chrysler specific Badging. While the same recall/repairs apply to Mitsubishi brand vehicles the repairs legally cannot be done at a Chrysler dealer. Please see your local Mitsubishi dealer for more information on what recalls apply to your Mitsubishi brand vehicle.

This recall applies to all 1990 through 1998 year model AWD Talons built through February 2, 1998, 1992-1994 year model Plymouth Laser RS AWD vehicles.

The transfer case on the above listed vehicles may develop an oil leak and/or have a low oil level. This may cause the wheels to lock up and result in an accident without warning.

Chrysler will repair your talon or laser free of charge (parts and labor). To do this, your dealer will inspect the transfer case, adjust the oil level and repair or replace the transfer case as necessary. In addition, the driveshaft yoke will be inspected for leaks and replaced if necessary. The inspection will take about 1/2 hour to complete. Repairs, if necessary, may require an additional two hours. However, additional time may be necessary depending on how dealer appointments are scheduled and processed.

To ensure your safety you must simply contact your dealer right away to schedule a service appointment. Ask the dealer to hold the parts for your vehicle or to order them before your appointment. You need to bring the Owner Notification Form with you to your dealer. It explains the required service to the dealer.

If you have trouble getting your vehicle inspected and repaired (if necessary), please call the Chrysler Customer Center, toll free, at 1-800-992-1997. A representative will assist you in getting your vehicle serviced. If your dealer fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge and within a reasonable time, you may submit a written complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400 Seventh Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20590, or call the Toll Free Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-939. (Washington, D.C. area residents may call 1-202-366-0123.)

Notes From Doug:
Well here it is. The one everybody keeps asking about. It applies to nearly every single AWD DSM out there and makes a pretty nasty horror story if you've ever had one lock up on you. There's SO many threads out there on this I won't even go in to it. Just look here:
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19280

And actually read it. All of the questions, answers and thoughts remotely close to the transfer case have been brought up time and time again in this thread alone. Parts for this recall are NOT kept at the local dealership and probably only in the national depot. The output seal MAY be at the dealership but don't hold your breath. Expect a parts wait of at least a week. Expect the recall time to take 1/2 a day from the time the tech starts the work until finished. This does not include the time needed to finish up what's on his lift before getting to your car.

 

[Doug99RS]

Here's a picture of the ARM in question. Notice the areas I've pointed out here. The label is found on most of the arms that have been replaced. The red area indicates the ball joint that fails. If you've got grease on the bottom side of the joint then your ball joint is leaking out it's lubricant and you're in for some trouble.

 

[Ludachris]

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