1996 Plymouth Breeze: recalls and complaints

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• 04V02100013 Jan 2004Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Lever and Linkage / Floor Shift
• 98V1830006 Aug 1998Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
• 97V20100013 Nov 1997Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Ball Joint
• 97V0950006 Jun 1997Structure / Body / Hood / Hinge and Attachments
• 96V0750003 May 1996Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Master Cylinder
• 96V0740002 May 1996Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

1. 04V021000Received 13 Jan 2004. 2,315,768 units.

   Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Lever and Linkage / Floor Shift

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number C45. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Jun 2004.

2. 98V183000Received 6 Aug 1998. 685,000 units.

   Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If this happens, the "ignition-park" interlock system will be nonfunctional.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Oct 1998.

3. 97V201000Received 13 Nov 1997. 599,000 units.

   Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Ball Joint

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Separation of the ball joint could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the ball joint end housing cover seal for leakage with a high pressure air tester and the rubber boot will be visually inspected for damage. If the cover seal leaks or the boot is damaged, the lower control arm will be replaced.

   Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Dec 1997.

4. 97V095000Received 6 Jun 1997. 219,000 units.

   Structure / Body / Hood / Hinge and Attachments

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The secondary hood latch spring can disengage from its retention hole if the hood is slammed shut.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If this condition occurs simultaneously without engaging the primary latch, the hood would not be restrained increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch spring with a longer end hook spring.

   Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Jul 1997.

5. 96V075000Received 3 May 1996. 151,800 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Master Cylinder

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   The brake master cylinder can leak brake fluid due to a damaged double lip rear piston seal.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Brake fluid leakage can result in diminished effectiveness of one half of the split brake system. The instrument panel warning light(s) will signal system impairment prior to partial brake system loss.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the rear brake master cylindr piston assembly.

   Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Jun 1996.

6. 96V074000Received 2 May 1996. 90,000 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Corrosion of the ABS hydraulic control unit can cause the solenoid valves to stick in the open position.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If either front wheel valve sticks, the vehicle would swerve from a straight stop when the brakes are applied.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a plate and silicone grease injected into the solenoid cavity to eliminate the potential for this condition.

   Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Jul 1996.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 1996 Plymouth Breeze
• All 1996 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 19.

Complaints that report a crash

16

Complaints that report a fire

2

Injuries in the complaints

17

Deaths in the complaints

1

Date of the newest complaint

24 Oct 2007

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19951
2. 19966
3. 19974
4. 19983
5. 19993
6. 20005
7. 20020

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1996 Plymouth Breeze?

4,060,568 units in 6 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Plymouth Breeze have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the Plymouth Breeze, model years 1995 to 2002. 6 of them name the 1996 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 1996 Plymouth Breeze name most often?

Engine and Engine Cooling: 105 of 268 component mentions, or 391.8 per 1,000. For all 1996 vehicles the figure is 140.9 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1996 Plymouth Breeze open?

No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.