NHTSA Recall 01V288000: Interior/under dash (electrical system)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 43,000 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chrysler Pt Cruiser.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V288000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 994 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › INTERIOR/UNDER DASH |
| Report received | September 10, 2001 |
| Owner notification | October 8, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Driving the vehicle with an inoperative cluster could cause a distraction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V288000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.