EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET RUNNING BOARD KITS INSTALLED ON MINIVANS
— Recall Campaign #98E009000
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 recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 13,000 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
98E009000
| Manufacturer: | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
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| Recall date: | April 08, 1998 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 98E009000 |
| Units affected: | 13,000 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- THE VEHICLE COULD FALL OFF THE JACK INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS WORKING ON THE VEHICLE.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE ADAPTER FROM THE JACK PACKAGE AND INSTALL FOUR PERMANENT JACK LOCATOR/EXTENSION PADS.
- Notes:
- 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).