Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #05V396000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V396000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Includes 101,925 affected units, CONDENSATE WATER ENTERING TRANSMISSION, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.7l engines and nag1 automatic transmissions, the air conditioner evaporator condensate water may enter the transmission at the fill tube grommet seal. this can result in shudder during torque converter clutch engagement.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the transmission for leakage at the fill tube grommet seal. if no leak is detected, a new fill tube grommet seal and water deflector shield will be installed, and proper alignment of the fill tube verified. if the presence of a leak is detected, the vehicle will be evaluated for shudder during torque converter engagement. if no shudder is detected, the transmission will be triple flushed, and new fill tube grommet seal and water deflector will be installed and proper alignment of the fill tube verified. if shudder is detected, the torque converter will be replaced, a new fill tube grommet seal and water deflector will be installed, and proper alignment of the fill tube verified. the recall began on october 31, 2005. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V396000

Manufacturer: Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Report Received Date: 2005-09-14T00:00:00

Subject: Condensate water entering transmission

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 101,925

Details

MFR Campaign Number: E13

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.7l engines and nag1 automatic transmissions, the air conditioner evaporator condensate water may enter the transmission at the fill tube grommet seal. this can result in shudder during torque converter clutch engagement.

Consequence Summary: It can lead to increased transmission operating temperatures, boiling of the water, and a subsequent purging of transmission fluid into the engine compartment potentially resulting in an underhood fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the transmission for leakage at the fill tube grommet seal. if no leak is detected, a new fill tube grommet seal and water deflector shield will be installed, and proper alignment of the fill tube verified. if the presence of a leak is detected, the vehicle will be evaluated for shudder during torque converter engagement. if no shudder is detected, the transmission will be triple flushed, and new fill tube grommet seal and water deflector will be installed and proper alignment of the fill tube verified. if shudder is detected, the torque converter will be replaced, a new fill tube grommet seal and water deflector will be installed, and proper alignment of the fill tube verified. the recall began on october 31, 2005. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 05V396000

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Created At: 1742808662

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