Component
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
The dual-mass flywheel in your manual transmission car is an important part that helps your clutch work smoothly. In some cases, a small pin inside this flywheel can come loose and get stuck between the flywheel and the clutch disc.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your clutch won't disengage properly when you press the clutch pedal. This could make it hard to shift gears, and you might stall the car while driving.
Free Fix
Your authorized dealer will replace the faulty flywheel and clutch assembly with improved parts, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible and check with your dealer if you don't receive the repair within a reasonable time.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THIS OCCURS, THE CLUTCH MAY NOT DISENGAGE WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
Original — 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.
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