1998 Dodge Intrepid Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1998 Dodge Intrepid. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 04V021000Jan 13, 20042,315,768 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift
  Covers: Dodge Intrepid 1993–1999, Chrysler Concorde 1993–1999, LHS 1993–1999 +6 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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. Owner notification began on june 14, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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• 03V035000Feb 5, 20031,066,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
  Covers: Dodge Intrepid 1998–2002, Chrysler 300M 1998–2002, Concorde 1998–2002 +1 more

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.

  Possible consequence: If the seat back unexpectedly reclines while the car is being driven, it could result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the recliner bolts. Owner notification began on april 23, 2003. 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.

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• 98V049000Mar 9, 199854 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal
  Covers: Dodge Intrepid 1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicle. Some passenger air bag module assemblies are missing some required components.

  Possible consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the air bags would not deploy, increasing the risk of personal injury to the passenger seat occupant.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the air bag module in these vehicles.

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