NHTSA Recall 04V021000: Floor shift (power train)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,315,768 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Chrysler 300M.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V021000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | C45 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › LEVER AND LINKAGE › FLOOR SHIFT |
| Report received | January 13, 2004 |
| Owner notification | June 14, 2004 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key removed. An inoperative interlock may also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the park position.
Safety risk
Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. Owner notification began on june 14, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Notes
Daimlerchrysler recall no. C45.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 04V021000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chrysler 300M | 1999 |
| Chrysler Cirrus | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Chrysler Concorde | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Chrysler Lhs | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Chrysler Sebring Convertible | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Dodge Intrepid | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Dodge Stratus | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Eagle Vision | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
| Plymouth Breeze | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 |
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.