Recent 2001 STRATUS Recalls

• Recall #09E056000 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
• Recall #09E025000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
• Recall #07E023000 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
• Recall #01V011002 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
• Recall #01V005002 - SEATS
• Recall #00V366000 - CHILD SEAT
• Recall #00V320002 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
• Recall #00V306000 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
• Recall #00V278000 - STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
• Recall #00V225002 - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
• Recall #00V299002 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

• SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Recall for 2001 DODGE STRATUS

  • Recall Announced OCTOBER 09 2009
  • NHTSA Reference #09E056000
  • Number Affected 5,787

  Summary: Qualis automotive is recalling certain aftermarket ball joints sold for use on certain passenger vehicles. The socket may have been excessively hardened which could cause it to crack near the retaining ring groove allowing the ball stud to separate under impact load. The subject ball joints were sold as four part numbers, D10945, D10946, G10945, and G10946. The affected control arms, D10945 and D10946, are stamped with the following dates on the ball joints: 134308, 135708, 100109, 102709, 104109, 105509, 107609, 108909, 110309, 113209, and 116609. The G10945 and G10946 are the same part as the D10945 and D10946 respectively. They are labeled differently depending on the aftermarket customer.

  Consequence: Separation of the ball stud from the socket of the ball joint housing would allow the control arm to collapse and the wheel to fold in causing loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a crash.

  Fix: Qualis automotive will replace the ball joints free of charge. The safety recall began on November 9, 2009.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E056000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 2001 DODGE STRATUS

  • Recall Announced MAY 11 2009
  • NHTSA Reference #09E025000
  • Number Affected 42,540

  Summary: Dope, Inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

  Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Dope, Inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, Inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E025000 »

• SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Recall for 2001 DODGE STRATUS

  • Recall Announced MARCH 29 2007
  • NHTSA Reference #07E023000
  • Number Affected 13,128

  Summary: Certain cardone master cylinders with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. The seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.

  Consequence: Loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. The recall began during April 2007. Owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E023000 »

• POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES Recall for 2001 DODGE STRATUS

  • Recall Announced JANUARY 16 2001
  • NHTSA Reference #01V011002
  • Number Affected 28,439

  Summary: Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose manufacturing process allowed the reinforcement yard to breach the inner layer of some automatic transmission hoses weakening the inner wall which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.

  Consequence: Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the transaxle oil cooler hoses. Owner notification began April 9, 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 1-800-853-1403.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #01V011002 »

• SEATS Recall for 2001 DODGE STRATUS

  • Recall Announced JANUARY 08 2001
  • NHTSA Reference #01V005002
  • Number Affected 20

  Summary: Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. A number of incorrect driver side seat mounting bolts were installed into vehicles.

  Consequence: In the event of a crash, the bolts may not properly secure the seat and could cause increased injury to the driver of the vehicle.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the seat mounting bolts and then replace the bolts if necessary. Owner notification began February 5, 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 1-800-853-1403.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #01V005002 »

• CHILD SEAT Recall for 2001 DODGE STRATUS

  • Recall Announced NOVEMBER 09 2000
  • NHTSA Reference #00V366000
  • Number Affected 1,211,756

  Summary: Vehicle description: Certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems." Some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage.

  Consequence: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.

  Fix: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V366000 »

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Recall for 2001 DODGE STRATUS

  • Recall Announced OCTOBER 27 2000
  • NHTSA Reference #00V320002
  • Number Affected 3,480

  Summary: Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. The outer layer only of this 3-layer fuel return hose does not contain the desired ozone protection due to a processing error.

  Consequence: This hose is considered to be inadequate.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel return hose.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V320002 »

• AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Recall for 2001 DODGE STRATUS

  • Recall Announced OCTOBER 12 2000
  • NHTSA Reference #00V306000
  • Number Affected 419

  Summary: Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. Passenger air bags were built with suspect aluminum extrusion sections which may not retain the air bag door during an air bag deployment event.

  Consequence: A separated air bag door could injure a vehicle occupant.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger side air bag.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V306000 »

• STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS Recall for 2001 DODGE STRATUS

  • Recall Announced SEPTEMBER 18 2000
  • NHTSA Reference #00V278000
  • Number Affected 4,504

  Summary: 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.

  Consequence: Smoke inhalation could be harmful to vehicle occupants.

  Fix: Dealers will remove the insulation pad from behind both rear map lights.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V278000 »

• STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Recall for 2001 DODGE STRATUS

  • Recall Announced AUGUST 10 2000
  • NHTSA Reference #00V225002
  • Number Affected 2,865

  Summary: Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. A nut in the steering gear assembly was not properly tightened, resulting in symptoms ranging from steering wheel vibration to stiff steering, and in the worst case, no ability to turn left.

  Consequence: A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V225002 »

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Recall for 2001 DODGE STRATUS

  • Recall Announced
  • NHTSA Reference #00V299002
  • Number Affected 554

  Summary: Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. The harness for the crankshaft position sensor could come in contact with a new protective shield causing a grounded circuit.

  Consequence: Prolonged wiring harness contact with the heat shield will cause the wiring insulation to wear and eventually to ground out. This could cause the engine to die-out, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will re-route the crankshaft position sensor harness.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V299002 »