Chrysler LHS Recalls

The Chrysler LHS has been recalled 9 times across the 1995–2001 model years. The most recent recall, from January 13, 2004, covers the floor shift. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Chrysler dealer.

9recalls
0do not drive / park outside
7model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Seat belts
    333%
  • Seats
    111%
  • Body & structure
    111%
  • Other / not specified
    111%
  • Transmission & drivetrain
    111%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    111%
  • Suspension
    111%

2001 Chrysler LHS recalls (3)

Seats › Front assembly › Recliner

NHTSA recall 03V-035 · Feb 5, 2003 · 1,066,000 vehicles

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

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…

Structure › Frame and members

NHTSA recall 01V-273 · Aug 2, 2001 · 282,470 vehicles

Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles (non-sunroof only) fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."

Remedy: Owners will be sent a storage bin accessory unit that can be attached to the b-pillar along with installation instructions. However, if an owner wishes, the dealer can perform the installation.

Child seat

NHTSA recall 00V-366 · Nov 9, 2000 · 1,211,756 vehicles

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…

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

2000 Chrysler LHS recalls (5)

Seats › Front assembly › Recliner

NHTSA recall 03V-035 · Feb 5, 2003 · 1,066,000 vehicles

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

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…

Structure › Frame and members

NHTSA recall 01V-273 · Aug 2, 2001 · 282,470 vehicles

Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles (non-sunroof only) fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."

Remedy: Owners will be sent a storage bin accessory unit that can be attached to the b-pillar along with installation instructions. However, if an owner wishes, the dealer can perform the installation.

Child seat

NHTSA recall 00V-366 · Nov 9, 2000 · 1,211,756 vehicles

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…

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

Seat belts › Front › Retractor

NHTSA recall 00V-033 · Feb 4, 2000 · 7,580 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The molding flash on the primary lever May prevent the operation of the g-lock and tilt lock functions on some of the driver's side retractors.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the left front retractor assemblies.

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Seat belts

NHTSA recall 00V-034 · Feb 4, 2000 · 204,000 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the shoulder belt height adjuster mounting bolts.

1999 Chrysler LHS recalls (4)

Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift

NHTSA recall 04V-021 · Jan 13, 2004 · 2,315,768 vehicles

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.

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.

Seats › Front assembly › Recliner

NHTSA recall 03V-035 · Feb 5, 2003 · 1,066,000 vehicles

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

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…

Seat belts › Front › Retractor

NHTSA recall 01V-119 · Apr 11, 2001 · 161,682 vehicles

Vehicle description: certain van, wagon, pickup trucks, passenger and sport utility vehicles, fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the front seat belt retractor May not comply with the requirements of the standard.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt retractor. Owner notification began August 20, 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…

Seat belts

NHTSA recall 00V-034 · Feb 4, 2000 · 204,000 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the shoulder belt height adjuster mounting bolts.

1998 Chrysler LHS recalls (2)

Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift

NHTSA recall 04V-021 · Jan 13, 2004 · 2,315,768 vehicles

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.

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.

Seats › Front assembly › Recliner

NHTSA recall 03V-035 · Feb 5, 2003 · 1,066,000 vehicles

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

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…

1997 Chrysler LHS recalls (2)

Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift

NHTSA recall 04V-021 · Jan 13, 2004 · 2,315,768 vehicles

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.

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.

Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system

NHTSA recall 98V-184 · Aug 6, 1998 · 722,600 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 3.5l engines. The fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the thermoset fuel injection rail.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel rail o-rings and reinforce the outlet (passenger) side fuel rail. Vehicles showing fuel leakage on the outlet fuel rail must have the outlet rail replaced which includes changing the upper…

1996 Chrysler LHS recalls (2)

Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift

NHTSA recall 04V-021 · Jan 13, 2004 · 2,315,768 vehicles

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.

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.

Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system

NHTSA recall 98V-184 · Aug 6, 1998 · 722,600 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 3.5l engines. The fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the thermoset fuel injection rail.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel rail o-rings and reinforce the outlet (passenger) side fuel rail. Vehicles showing fuel leakage on the outlet fuel rail must have the outlet rail replaced which includes changing the upper…

1995 Chrysler LHS recalls (3)

Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift

NHTSA recall 04V-021 · Jan 13, 2004 · 2,315,768 vehicles

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.

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.

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm

NHTSA recall 99V-215 · Aug 9, 1999 · 402,830 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm attaching brackets can crack due to fatigue and separate from the engine cradle.

Remedy: Dealers will reinforce the engine cradle at the point where the lower control arm attaches to it.

Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system

NHTSA recall 98V-184 · Aug 6, 1998 · 722,600 vehicles

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with 3.5l engines. The fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the thermoset fuel injection rail.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel rail o-rings and reinforce the outlet (passenger) side fuel rail. Vehicles showing fuel leakage on the outlet fuel rail must have the outlet rail replaced which includes changing the upper…

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Chrysler LHS have?

NHTSA lists 9 recalls for the Chrysler LHS across 7 model years.

How do I know if my Chrysler LHS has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.