DaimlerChrysler / Dodge / Jeep
2001 – 2002 Dodge Dakota trucks, Dodge Durango SUVs,
Dodge Ram vans and 2002 Dodge Ram pickups
They may shift out of park without the key in the ignition, causing a crash.
Number of vehicles in recall: 576,417.
2005-2006 Daimler Chrysler Pacifica
Defect: Fuel pump modules and powertrain control modules can fail and cause engine to stall without warning. Repairs involve reprogramming the modules.
Number of vehicles in recall: 127,900.
2007 Chrysler Sebring
Defect: Hood latch may break and allow hood to fly up while car is being driven, obstructing the driver’s vision. Repairs involve replacing the hood latch.
Number of vehicles in recall: 2,200.
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokees equipped with 4.0 liter, 6-cylinder engines
Defect: cooling fan blades may break and fly off and strike people if the hood is open. Repairs involve replacing the fan module. Number of vehicles in recall: 150,000.
2005-2006 Mercedes-Benz
C-class sedans
Defect: air bags may fail to inflate properly in a crash. Problem became evident
during government crash-testing of vehicles. Repair: replace air bag inflator
modules.
Number of vehicles in recall: 61,000.
1998-2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK
Defect: Left and right rear brake lights fail. (Center lights not involved
in recall.) May increase risk of rear-end collision. Repair: replace rear
brake light modules.
Number of vehicles in recall: 69,000.
2000-2003 Dodge
Durango SUVs and Dakota pickup trucks
Defect: Wheels may fall off, causing a crash. Repairs involve replacing ball
joints on the suspension. Number of vehicles in recall: 600,000.
2001-2002 Dodge Caravan and Grand Caravan,
Chrysler Voyager and Town & Country
Defect: Fires may make vehicle burst into flames, causing serious burn injuries
or death. Repairs involve applying tape to radios to keep moisture from causing
a short-circuit in vehicles with base-level radios. Number of vehicles in
recall: nearly 240,000.
2005 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus sedans
Defect: Seat belts may loosen, allowing belted passengers to be injured in
a crash. Repairs involve tightening bolts on rear seat belt pillar anchorages.
Number of vehicles in recall: 8,000.