NHTSA Recall 03V076000: Clutch assembly (power train)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 816 vehicles. It affects 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V076000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | C09 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › CLUTCH ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | March 10, 2003 |
| Owner notification | April 15, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles, manual transmission models only, a welded pin internal to the dual-mass flywheel (dmf) assembly can unseat and become lodged between the flywheel and the clutch disc.
Safety risk
If this occurs, the clutch may not disengage when the clutch pedal is depressed.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the flywheel and clutch assemblies with the updated design parts. Owner notification began on april 14, 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.
Notes
Daimlerchrysler recall no. C09. Customers can 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 03V076000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 2003 |
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.