Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
44,588
Reported to NHTSA
2004-04-12
Owners notified
2004-09-27
Defect description
ON CERTAIN VAN AND WAGON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS), AFTERMARKET BATTERIES MAY LEAK ELECTROLYTE ONTO THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR, WHICH CAN COMPROMISE SEALING INTEGRITY OF THE CONNECTOR.
Safety risk
THIS MAY ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE CONNECTOR, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR FOR ELECTROLYTE DAMAGE AND REPLACE THE CONNECTOR AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINES AND MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, MAY EXPERIENCE AN ELEVATED IDLE SPEED AFTER EXTENDED CRUISE CONTROL USE.
Safety risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND A REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SOFTWARE IN THE CUMMINS ENGINE CONTROLLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 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.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Engine and engine cooling
5
16,900 mi
Electrical system
4
137,000 mi
Structure
4
60,000 mi
Air bags: frontal
3
1,800 mi
Power train: automatic transmission
3
51,567 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
3
—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
3
65,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine
2
10,000 mi
Exterior lighting
2
200,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
2
7,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
2
—
Structure: body: door
2
116,960 mi
Suspension
2
49,500 mi
Unknown or other
2
60 mi
Air bags
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
1
—
Equipment
1
—
Fuel system, diesel
1
—
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1
—
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: mounting
1
—
Power train
1
—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
1
—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
1
—
Seat belts: front
1
—
Seat belts: front: retractor
1
15,000 mi
Seats: mid/rear assembly
1
15,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
1
10,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
1
—
Steering
1
3,779 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid
1
—
Structure: body: roof and pillars
1
18,100 mi
Structure: frame and members
1
—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing
1
60,300 mi
Tires
1
83,285 mi
Tires: sidewall
1
100,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
1
168,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
1
9,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages
1
—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
1
—
Wheels
1
—
The 2002 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2004 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.