Recalls for your 2001 Dodge Stratus

Recalls for 2001 Dodge Stratus

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Twin rocks at Twin Rocks Cafe

We couldn't resist stopping in for lunch at the very appropriately named 'Twin Rocks Cafe' during our road trip exploring amazing Utah, USA in 2015. The food was good, though we were just hoping one of those gigantic rocks didn't come crashing down !
Location is at Bluff, a small community at the junction of Hwy.191 and 163, not too far from the stunning buttes and mesas of Monument Valley and many other classic desert landforms. One of my favourite areas in the world.
Contemporary cars (right to left) include:
Jeep Liberty, Chrysler Neon, Toyota Camry XV50, Dodge Avenger/Stratus, ??, white lwb Ford Econoline van, blue Ford F150 supercab pickup, ?
Any comments welcome.

DEFECT #1 - SEATS


Posted on: 2001-01-11
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES


Posted on: 2001-01-17
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #3 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE


Posted on: 2000-10-19
Description
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.

Corrective Action
Dealers will re-route the crankshaft position sensor harness.

Notes
Owner notification began november 17, 2000.  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 1-800-992-1997.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).  

DEFECT #4 - STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS


Posted on: 2000-09-22
Description
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.

Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the insulation pad from behind both rear map lights.

Notes
Owner notification began january 22, 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 1-800-9853-1403.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #5 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS


Posted on: 2000-10-27
Description
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.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the fuel return hose.

Notes
Owner notification began december 11, 2000.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 1-800-9853-1403.  Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #6 - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)


Posted on: 2000-08-14
Description
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.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.

Notes
Owner notification began october 11, 2000.  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 1-800-992-1997.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #7 - CHILD SEAT


Posted on: 2000-11-15
Description
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.

Corrective Action
Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.

Notes
Owner notification began november 12, 2000.owners who do not receive the free owner's manual addendum within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #8 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL


Posted on: 2000-10-24
Description
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.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag.

Notes
Owner notification began october 19, 2000.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 1-800-992-1997.  Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #9 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER


Posted on: 2007-03-29
Description
Certain cardone master cylinders with part numbers 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987mza, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, and 11-3156, and 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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket cardone master cylinders and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed above.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #10 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT


Posted on: 2009-10-13
Description
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.

Corrective Action
Qualis automotive will replace the ball joints free of charge.  The safety recall began on november 9, 2009.  Owners may contact qualis automotive at 1-800-493-4128.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket ball joints and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by chrysler.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #11 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM


Posted on: 2010-12-27
Description
Federal-mogul is recalling certain replacement control arm assemblies, part numbers k7425, 10945, fa4510x, k7427, 10946, and fa4611x, sold for use on various passenger vehicles listed above.  The ball joint on the control arm assembly can fail causing the ball stud to wear through the control arm housing resulting in noise and/or separation of the ball stud from the housing.

Consequence
If there is a separation of the ball stud from the housing, the driver can loose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Federal-mogul will notify owners of record and replace the affected control arms free of charge.  The safety recall began on january 28, 2011.  Owners may contact federal-mogul at 1-877-489-6659.

Notes
This recall only pertains to replacement control arm assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by chrysler llc.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #12 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS


Posted on: 2009-05-11
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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.  

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.  Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #13 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL


Posted on: 2015-06-02
Description
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc.  (mmna) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 eclipse vehicles manufactured april 5, 1999, to december 17, 2004, 2001-2005 eclipse spyder vehicles manufactured january 19, 2000, to march 18, 2005, 2001-2005 chrysler sebring vehicles manufactured april 17, 2000, to february 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 dodge stratus vehicles manufactured april 17, 2000, to february 22, 2005.  In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.  

Consequence
If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

Corrective Action
Mmna will notify their owners, and chrysler will notify the chrysler and dodge owners.  Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge.  The recall began on july 20, 2015.  Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820.  Mmna's number for this recall is sr-15-005.  Chrysler and dodge owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  Chrysler's number for this recall is r30.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #14 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL


Posted on: 2016-06-03
Description
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc.  (mmna) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 chrysler sebring and dodge stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors.  The affected vehicles were previously repaired for a recall issue using an incorrect part.  The incorrect part may not prevent the passenger side sun visor from detaching if the passenger frontal air bag deploys and the passenger side sun visor is folded down in a certain position.  

Consequence
If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

Corrective Action
Chrysler will notify the affected owners.  Dealers will install the correct tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge.  The recall began july 26, 2016, owners will be sent a second email when parts are available.  Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.