Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
CHRYSLER
Model Of Vehicle
PT Cruiser
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
01V288000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
Effect Of Defect
Driving The Vehicle With An Inoperative Cluster Could Cause A DistrAction, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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 1-800-853-1403.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20010701
End Of Manufacture
20010816
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
43000
Date Owners Notified
20011008
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
20010910
Make Campaign Number
994