CHRYSLER RUNNING BOARD KIT 9999: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98E009000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHRYSLER | RUNNING BOARD KIT | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-08-10 | 1998-04-08 | 1998-04-09 |
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 13000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET RUNNING BOARD KITS INSTALLED ON MINIVANS. A JACK ADAPTER SOLD IN SOME OF THESE RUNNING BOARD KITS CAN CREATE AN UNSTABLE VEHICLE CONDITION WHEN IT IS USED WITH THE JACK TO RAISE THE VEHICLE.
THE VEHICLE COULD FALL OFF THE JACK INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS WORKING ON THE VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE ADAPTER FROM THE JACK PACKAGE AND INSTALL FOUR PERMANENT JACK LOCATOR/EXTENSION PADS.
DEALER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 10, 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'.
