DODGE STRATUS 2001: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V278000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | STRATUS | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-01-22 | 2000-09-18 | 2000-09-22 |
Production Dates: 2000-05-08 - 2000-07-19
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 896
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4504
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THROUGH DEGRADATION OF THE BOND BETWEEN THE SILENCER PAD AND A SHEET METAL PANEL "QUARTER INNER UPPER", THE PAD MAY FALL ONTO THE MAP LIGHT LOCATED IN THE REAR SEATING AREA NEAR THE C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL "LH AND RH". THIS CONTACT COULD CAUSE THE PAD TO MELT, CREATING A HOT SMELL AND/OR SMOKE DURING LONG PERIODS OF ILLUMINATION.
SMOKE INHALATION COULD BE HARMFUL TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INSULATION PAD FROM BEHIND BOTH REAR MAP LIGHTS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 22, 2001.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 1-800-9853-1403.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
