POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
Your vehicle's clutch pedal switch might break, causing problems with starting the vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your vehicle could move unexpectedly, which raises the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Chrysler will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch at no cost to you, and the repair will be done by a dealership.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2006 Dodge Viper and Jeep Wrangler and Liberty vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006. In the affected vehicles, the springs within the clutch pedal position switch that prevents the vehicle from starting unless the clutch pedal is pushed down may break. As a result, the vehicle may not be started when the clutch pedal is pushed down or the engine may crank and start without the clutch pedal being pushed down causing the vehicle to unexpectedly lurch.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the vehicle unexpectedly moves there is an increased risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R13.
The hydraulic clutch master cylinder linkage rod in your vehicle's manual transmission may break, preventing the clutch from disengaging when you press the pedal.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could experience unintended vehicle movement, increased stopping distance, and engine stalling, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this repair is on the house! The dealership will replace the faulty linkage rod free of charge. You can visit them starting August 7, 2006, or call 1-800-853-1403 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER LINKAGE ROD MAY BREAK. THIS MAY NOT ALLOW DISENGAGEMENT OF THE CLUTCH WHEN THE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT, INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND ENGINE STALLING COULD OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER LINKAGE ROD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
The park pawl anchor shaft is a small metal part that helps your transmission stay in 'park' gear. In some 2005 models with the 42RLE transmission, this part might not be installed correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the park pawl anchor shaft moves out of place, your vehicle could roll away without warning, even if you think it's in 'park'. This could cause an accident.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the transmission and install a bracket to keep the park pawl anchor shaft in the right spot, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE CUP PLUG THAT RETAINS THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT MAY BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE SHAFT MOVES OUT OF POSITION, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE 'PARK' POSITION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSIONS AND INSTALL A BRACKET TO ENSURE THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT IS RETAINED IN THE PROPER POSITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.