Investigation PE03010: 1998–2003 Chrysler 300M

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Feb 27, 2003

Closed

Sep 2, 2003

Model years

1998–2003

Subject

Throttle control failure

Component: Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal

Summary

Based on the low failure rate, the absence of failures over the past year, the absence of injuries, and odi's field investigation of incident vehicles, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. See attached report for additional information.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2003 Chrysler 300M33 complaints
• 2002 Chrysler 300M83 complaints
• 2001 Chrysler 300M91 complaints
• 2000 Chrysler 300M242 complaints
• 1999 Chrysler 300M351 complaints