Lemon Law for California

Build Dates : June 01, 2005 - February 20, 2006

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V149000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20060626
Date Received by ODI: 20060503
Date Added to Databse: 20060503

Manufacturer’s Involved: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: F18

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 44367

Summary: 

Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.7 liter engines and mk25e braking systems may exhibit inadequate clearance between the rear brake tubes and the exhaust gas recirculation tube. Contact between the brake tubes and exhaust gas recirculation tube over an extended period of time may cause the brake tubes to wear through and cause a brake fluid leak.

Consequence: 

This can result in a decrease of braking force and the potential for an engine compartment fire.

Remedy: 

Dealers will inspect the rear brake tubes for damage and replace them free of charge. A clip will also be installed to secure the brake tubes to the right front shock tower to maintain proper clearance to the exhaust gas recirculation tube. The Chrysler recall began on June 26, 2006. 

Build Dates : May 14, 2004 - May 16, 2004

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V333000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20040706
Date Received by ODI: 20040708
Date Added to Databse: 20040712

Manufacturer’s Involved: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: D21

Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 21

Summary: 

On certain passenger vehicles, a spot welding operation for the rear floorpan reinforcement may not have been performed.

Consequence: 

This could cause the rear seat belt anchors and/or the child seat anchors to separate in certain crash conditions, which can increase the risk of injury to rear seat passengers.

Remedy: 

Dealers will inspect the rear floorpan reinforcement for missing welds and install structural rivets if necessary. Chrysler recall began on July 6, 2004.

Build Dates : March 01, 2005 - August 31, 2005
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V455000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20051014
Date Received by ODI: 20051005
Date Added to Databse: 20051006

Manufacturer’s Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 05086

Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 123592

Summary: 

Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid.

Consequence: 

If this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. On vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increased braking effort would be required. If the power steering fluid spray were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.

Remedy: 

Dealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. 

Build Dates : July 01, 2005 - August 31, 2005
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V455000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20051014
Date Received by ODI: 20051005
Date Added to Databse: 20051006

Manufacturer’s Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 05086

Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 123592

Summary: 

Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid.

Consequence: 

If this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. On vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increased braking effort would be required. If the power steering fluid spray were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.

Remedy: 

Dealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. 

Build Dates : May 01, 2006 - March 31, 2007
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V520000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20080508
Date Received by ODI: 20071107
Date Added to Databse: 20071107

Manufacturer’s Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 07281

Component: AIR BAGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 57100

Summary: 

Certain passenger vehicles not equipped with optional roof rail airbags or optional sunroof fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201,”occupant protection in interior impact.” during NHTSA impact tests, the interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard requirements.

Consequence: 

The results of this test indicated a possibility of an increased risk of head injury in a crash.

Remedy: 

Dealers will install an energy absorbing foam piece to each of the a-pillar trim assemblies free of charge. 

Build Dates : July 01, 2005 - August 31, 2005

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V455000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20051014 Date Received by ODI: 20051005 Date Added to Databse: 20051006

Manufacturer’s Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 05086

Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 123592
 

Summary: 

Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid.

Consequence: 

If this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. On vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increased braking effort would be required. If the power steering fluid spray were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.

Remedy: 

Dealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. The recall will begin on october 14, 2005.  

Build Dates : July 01, 2005 - August 31, 2005

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V455000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20051014

Date Received by ODI: 20051005

Date Added to Databse: 20051006

Manufacturer’s Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 05086

Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 123592

Summary: 

Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid.

Consequence: 

If this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. On vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increased braking effort would be required. If the power steering fluid spray were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.

Remedy: 

Dealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. The recall will begin on october 14, 2005.  

Build Dates : April 01, 2004 - August 01, 2004
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V525000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20050118
Date Received by ODI: 20041103
Date Added to Databse: 20041103

Manufacturer’s Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04086

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5225

Summary:
Certain passenger vehicles were produced with one or both rear brake hydraulic lines that can come in contact with or be affected by heat from the left engine exhaust manifold and the left exhaust pipe. The brake fluid could reach elevated temperatures and boil.

Consequence:
If the brake fluid boils in a rear brake line, the effectiveness of the rear brake system would be reduced which could result in a brake line leak and loss of brake fluid. If enough fluid leaks from the rear brake system so that brake pedal application can no longer build pressure to the rear brakes. The operator of the vehicle will experience limited braking which could result in a crash.

Remedy:
Dealers will (1) inspect the left engine exhaust manifold clip for proper alignment and placement on the body-mounted stud. If incorrect, they will reposition the clip on the brake lines and reinstall the clip on the stud; (2) the dealer will verify that both rear brake lines have the proper clearance to the left exhaust pipe. They will reposition the lines by bending as necessary; (3) dealers will remove the machining tab from the rear differential housing. Also, dealers are to inspect the brake lines for wear in these related areas and repair or replace if there is any sign of wear-through on the nylon overcoating.

Build Dates : April 01, 2004 - August 01, 2004
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V525000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20050118
Date Received by ODI: 20041103
Date Added to Databse: 20041103

Manufacturer’s Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04086

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5225

Summary:
Certain passenger vehicles were produced with one or both rear brake hydraulic lines that can come in contact with or be affected by heat from the left engine exhaust manifold and the left exhaust pipe. The brake fluid could reach elevated temperatures and boil.

Consequence:
If the brake fluid boils in a rear brake line, the effectiveness of the rear brake system would be reduced which could result in a brake line leak and loss of brake fluid. If enough fluid leaks from the rear brake system so that brake pedal application can no longer build pressure to the rear brakes. The operator of the vehicle will experience limited braking which could result in a crash.

Remedy:
Dealers will (1) inspect the left engine exhaust manifold clip for proper alignment and placement on the body-mounted stud. If incorrect, they will reposition the clip on the brake lines and reinstall the clip on the stud; (2) the dealer will verify that both rear brake lines have the proper clearance to the left exhaust pipe. They will reposition the lines by bending as necessary; (3) dealers will remove the machining tab from the rear differential housing. Also, dealers are to inspect the brake lines for wear in these related areas and repair or replace if there is any sign of wear-through on the nylon overcoating.

Build Dates : April 01, 2005 - March 31, 2006
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V014000

Date Owner’s Notified: 20070321  
Date Received by ODI: 20070118  
Date Added to Databse: 20070119

Manufacturer’s Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 06217

Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 98707

Summary:
Certain passenger vehicles not equipped with optional roof-mounted side impact air bags fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, ‘occupant protection in interior impact.’

Consequence:
In a crash, head impact protection may be inadequate.

Remedy:
Dealers will install energy absorbing plastic to the headliner trim to reduce the severity of head impacts in a crash. The recall began on March 21, 2007.