Chrysler 300m 2000

• Recall 83309 [USA]: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
  Sabersport is recalling 16,270 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.
  sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
  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 sabersport.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 .

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• Recall 57549 [USA]: If the seat back unexpectedly reclines while the car is being driven, it could result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
  On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
  dealers will replace the recliner bolts. Owner notification began on april 23, 2003. 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.
  daimlerchrysler recall no. C04. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 3260 [USA]: In the event of a crash, there is a potential for injury if the occupant's head were to contact the b-pillar.
  Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles (non-sunroof only) fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
  owners will be sent a storage bin accessory unit that can be attached to the b-pillar along with installation instructions. However, if an owner wishes, the dealer can perform the installation. Owner notification began december 17, 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.
  also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 7778 [USA]: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
  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.
  owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
  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).

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• Recall 8306 [USA]: If this occurs in a frontal crash situation, driver protection from the seat belt may be reduced, increasing the risk of injury.
  Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The molding flash on the primary lever may prevent the operation of the g-lock and tilt lock functions on some of the driver's side retractors.
  dealers will replace the left front retractor assemblies.
  owner notification began march 18, 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).

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• Recall 8316 [USA]: The affected mounting bolts may not withstand sufficient force to function properly in certain impact situations, increasing the risk of injury to a belted occupant.
  Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured.
  dealers will replace the shoulder belt height adjuster mounting bolts.
  owner notification began march 13, 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).

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• Recall 9518 [USA]: This condition could increase the risk of a passenger occupant injury under certain accident conditions.
  Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The passenger air bag inflator assembly contains an incorrect inflator charge amount.
  dealers will replace the air bag module with a correct module.
  owner notification began january 24, 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).

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• Recall 2003035 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  On certain vehicles, the driver seat recliner bolts could break which would allow the seat back to recline unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion. Correction: dealer will replace the recliner bolts with new shoulder bolt and, for vehicles with power driver seats built through january 2000, the recliner tracks will be realigned and a longer recliner driveshaft will be installed to prevent disengagement.

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• Recall 2000013 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  On certain vehicles, the passenger side air bag inflator assembly contains an incorrect inflator charge. This condition could increase the risk of a passenger occupant injury in the event of a crash. Correction: passenger air bag modules will be replaced.

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• Recall 2000044 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  On certain vehicles, the molding flash on the primary lever may prevent operation of the deceleration lock and tilt lock functions of the driver's side retractor. If this should occur in a frontal crash situation, driver protection from the seat belt may be reduced, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: left front retractor assemblies will be replaced on affected vehicles.

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• Recall 2000045 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  On certain vehicles, the adjustable turning loop on the shoulder belt top mounting bolt may have been manufactured with a core hardness that exceeds the specification for this type of application. Due to the excessive core hardness, these mounting bolts may not withstand the force required to function properly in certain impact situations, increasing the risk of injury to a belted occupant. Correction: the upper adjustable turning loop bolt will be replaced with a bolt of proper hardness.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Throttle control failure investigation # PE03010

  Based on the low failure rate, the absence of failures over the past year, the absence of injuries, and odis field investigation of incident vehicles, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.The agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. See attached report for additional information.
  

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Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chrysler 300m. While driving 15 mph, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor outside and inside the vehicle. Also, the misfire fuel injection warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to sahara chrysler jeep dodge ram (located at 5050 w sahara ave #3400, las vegas, nv 89146, (800) 506-5050) where the contact was informed that the fuel supply line tube connected to the fuel injector rail was leaking, which caused the vacuum tube, fuel line clip, fuel supply tube, and fuel vapor to have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure twice and the contact was informed to file a complaint with nhtsa. The failure mileage was 169,000.

The air bag light flash on and off while driving

Takata recall the key ignition kept getting stuck until the key broke off in the ignition. The seatbelts gets stuck sometimes when i put son the car and they dont come out all the way. Also having problem with the engine water pump went out on the freeway,transmission went out after the water pump.White smoke sometimes come out the tail pipes while driving.Dash broard lights keep coming off and on when driving. The truck and hood does not stay up the air holder giving out. When you pop the truck or the hood it does pop all time.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chrysler 300m. When the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be serviced, the mechanic observed the bolt from the rack and pinion detached from the vehicle. The mechanic stated that the rack and pinion failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 174,000. The vin was unavailable.

After starting my car before work in the morning, the drivers steering column/dash area burst into flames that were bright blue/white in color and unable to extinguish. The fire department report stated an electrical fire in the drivers dash area or steering column. This fire engulfed my entire car very quickly, and nearly burnt down my house! The car was in my driveway about 6 feet from my home. As it was burning, i heard the engine keep restarting itself as if something was going on with the ignition cylinder or system. It was stationary. Please help!

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chrysler 300m. The contact stated that the key failed to eject from the ignition properly. The key would only eject from the ignition after multiple attempts. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The ignition switch was replaced, however, the failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,236.

Smelled gas coming from drivers side rear of engine with small drops falling on exhaust pipe i looked this up and there was a recall on 1999 chryslers but did not list my 2000 model. Apparently this problem was never remedied as the previous year was recalled but the next model year used the same parts but was not recalled. I went online checking to see if others had this experience and there were many others that complained of this problem. Most of them said it was from a plastic part that hooked to the fuel line connecting to a fuel injection distribution center. I called a chrysler parts department at a dealer and was told that chrysler had changed the way this line was made because of the problems with the lhs and 300m models. These model cars are unsafe to operate because of a faulty manufactured gas line that is something that should never have to be replaced and could cause fires and possible injuries or worse. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chrysler 300m. The contact stated that the clock spring failed to work and the air bag warning lamp illuminated when the failure occurred. Also, the contact mentioned that the horn failed to work and the cruise control malfunction. The vehicle was not inspected and diagnosed. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 99v343000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chrysler 300m. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the front driver seat malfunctioned causing the back of the seat to suddenly recline to a full horizontal position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that a plastic gear to the seat motor assembly had failed. The contact was informed that parts were no longer available to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no remedy was offered. The failure mileage was 104,387.

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P361A [1] P361A
• B0000 [1] ISO/SAE Reserved
• P0442 [2] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
• P0455 [2] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
• P0456 [2] Evaporative Emissions System Small Leak Detected
• P1494 [1] EGRCHK Solenoid Circuit Malfunction