Daimlerchrysler

February 1, 2008

European Union

DaimlerChrysler Corporation/USA

The product poses a risk of injuries because a possible fault in the software for the electronic braking system can cause a momentary delay in braking when on an incline in neutral gear, thereby lengthening braking distance. The electronically-controlled braking system is being reprogrammed on all vehicles affected.

August 17, 2007

European Union

DaimlerChrysler.

This product poses a risk of injury because when the window bag activates, parts of the window bag and the casing may become detached and fly into the passenger cabin. The risk results from the fact that due to a faulty component the window bag is not filled sufficiently.

July 26, 2007

United States

DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE SCREW BOLTS OF THE FUEL TANK FASTENING STRAPS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED CORRECTLY. AFTER NORMAL PRODUCTION PROCESS, THE VEHICLES ARE DISASSEMBED FOR SHIPMENT TO THE US AND THE BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY TIGHTENED WHEN RE-ASSEMBLED.

July 20, 2007

European Union

Daimler Chrysler AG Mercedes-Benz Atego.

These vehicles can cause injuries because premature abrasion of the front-axle wheel bearings could cause the wheel to come off. Polluted water may penetrate the wheel bearing from the front axle via the rear gasket and cause premature wear-out of the roller assemblies in the wheel bearings.

July 13, 2007

European Union

Daimler Chrysler AG

The product poses a serious risk of injuries because during the assembly process by the supplier of the mechanical steering (Delphi) it could be that a circlip (Seeger retaining ring) is not correctly fitted in all cases, which means that a perfect fit of this circlip in the groove provided is not always guaranteed.… United States

DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH REAR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, THE INTERIOR LAMP IS EQUIPPED WITH AN 18W LAMP AND A SCATTERING LENS. IN EXTREMELY HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS, THE COMBINATION OF HEAT AND HUMIDITY, AND THE HEAT FROM THE LAMP DUE TO EXTREME LONG TERM OPERATION, CAN DISTORT THE SCATTERING LENS.

June 7, 2007

United States

DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE SIDE WINDOW AIR BAG MODULE DIFFUSER MATERIAL MAY CONTAIN HAIRLINE CRACKS.

April 20, 2007

European Union

Daimler Chrysler

On the starter cable assembly, it is possible for a cable to become detached from the end lug. This leaves the vehicle without electrical current, and the engine cuts out.

April 13, 2007

European Union

DaimlerChrysler AG

Electrical conductors rubbing on the base module holder and the front-end flap can lead to malfunction, such as failure of the lighting system, airbag or indicators or to shorting of unprotected electrical conductors.

April 5, 2007

European Union

Daimler Chrysler AG

This product poses a risk of injuries because a manufacturing fault in the relay socket can lead to an interruption of the power supply in the plug of the relay serving the fuel pump. This would interrupt the fuel supply to the engine, causing the engine to cut out and the vehicle to be immobilised.

March 13, 2007

United States

DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL

CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES.

February 9, 2007

European Union

DaimlerChrysler AG

The product poses a serious risk of fire due to a manufacturing fault on the wiring harness from the starter to the alternator, the cable of the positive line may detach from the cable lug. If this cable detaches from the cable lug, the power supply to the vehicle will fail.

January 26, 2007

European Union

Daimler Chrysler.

The product poses a serious risk of injury because the preproduction wheel flanges are not strong enough and thus may split. The preproduction wheel flange may break, possibly leading to the detachment of the front wheel. European Union

DaimlerChrysler.

The products posea serious risk of fire due to an accidental earthing of starter cable. Starter lead assembly is possibly fitted too near the exhaust manifold, thus melting of insulation and fire cannot be completely ruled out.

January 19, 2007

European Union

Daimler Chrysler

The differential locks may not connect or may disconnect again without the switch being operated. In extreme circumstances, one or more differential locks could be activated without the switch being operated.

July 3, 2006

United States

DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT ON DODGE AND FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS, THE BRAKE FLUID USED WAS CONTAMINATED WITH COOLANT. DUE TO THE HIGH WATER CONTENT THE BOILING POINT OF THE SUBJECT BRAKE FLUID IS REDUCED.

December 23, 2004

United States

DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS DISTRIBUTED BY DODGE OR FREIGHTLINER AND EQUIPPED WITH A TIRE VALVE, TR600, ON 16" TIRES, THE VALVE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS WITHIN THE RUBBER PART OR BETWEEN THE METAL PART AND THE RUBBER PART OF THE VALVE STEM.

February 25, 2004

United States

DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL

CERTAIN CARGO VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTION FOR RETROFITTING WITH A PARTITION WALL, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT.

March 6, 2003

United States

DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL

ON CERTAIN VANS, A CAPACITOR WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FOR THE AIR BAG CAN CRACK AND THE AIR BAG MAY NOT ACTIVATE AS DESIGNED. THIS CONDITION IS SIGNALED TO THE DRIVER BY THE SRS-WARNING LAMP.