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NHTSARecalled Jul 17, 2000 · #00V194000

DAIMLERCHRYSLER/THROTTLE BLADE ICING

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. VAPORS FROM THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) SYSTEM CAN CONDENSE AND FREEZE INSIDE OF THE THROTTLE BODY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN EXTREMELY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. THIS CAN PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM FULLY RETURNING TO IDLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Product details

Product
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/THROTTLE BLADE ICING
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND RELOCATE A PCV SYSTEM TUBE.

View the official CPSC notice