Issue ID | 1180606 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10714317 |
Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
Brand | CHRYSLER |
Model | 300 |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 21/11/14 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler 300. The vehicle was included in a safety recall, but the contact did not receive notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v817000 (air bags). The contact stated that it was extremely difficult to shift gears and there was a lightning bolt warning lamp that flashed several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the gear shifter, but the vehicle stalled months later. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was an internal failure with the engine and it needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000. Updated 7/7/15*cn the radiator, thermostat and gear shifter were replaced. Updated 07/14/15*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 102000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | FREDERICKSBURG, VA |
VIN pattern | 2C3LA63H86HXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/11/09 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | ALASKA SALES |
Dealer's telephone number | 877-434-0231 |
Dealer's city | ANCHORAGE |
Dealer's state code | AK |
Dealer's ZIP code | 99506 |