NHTSA Recall 98V183000: Park/neutral start interlock switch (power train)
CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 685,000 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Chrysler Cirrus.
| NHTSA campaign | 98V183000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH |
| Report received | August 6, 1998 |
| Owner notification | October 26, 1998 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The adjustment of the cable connecting the console shifter mechanism to the ignition key can cause a trapped key condition which can result in a low force required to depress the shift button. A combination of applying a mis-adjusted release button with a low force attempt to shift out of park with the key in the locked position, can break the connecting pin in the shifter.
Safety risk
If this happens, the "ignition-park" interlock system will be nonfunctional.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect for proper operation of the system. Any vehicles that are not functional after the inspection will have the shift mechanism and cable replaced with a "self-adjusting" design.
Notes
Owner notification began october 26, 1998. 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 chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.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 98V183000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chrysler Cirrus | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 |
| Chrysler Sebring | 1996, 1997, 1998 |
| Dodge Stratus | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 |
| Plymouth Breeze | 1996, 1997, 1998 |
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.