Recall 04V021000: Shift Interlock Failure

DEFECT: On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the Park position with the key removed. An inoperative interlock may also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the Park position. Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.


REMEDY: Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification was expected to begin on March 1, 2004. Owners may contact DaimlerChryslerat 1-800-853-1403.