The problem
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.
The risk
Either circumstance May result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 04V-021 (04V021000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | C45 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Component | Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift |
| Report date | January 13, 2004 |
| Owners notified | June 14, 2004 |
| Vehicles affected | 2,315,768 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
- 1999 Chrysler 300M
- 1995 Chrysler Cirrus
- 1996 Chrysler Cirrus
- 1997 Chrysler Cirrus
- 1998 Chrysler Cirrus
- 1999 Chrysler Cirrus
- 1995 Chrysler Concorde
- 1996 Chrysler Concorde
- 1997 Chrysler Concorde
- 1998 Chrysler Concorde
- 1999 Chrysler Concorde
- 1995 Chrysler LHS
- 1996 Chrysler LHS
- 1997 Chrysler LHS
- 1998 Chrysler LHS
- 1999 Chrysler LHS
- 1996 Chrysler Sebring
- 1997 Chrysler Sebring
- 1998 Chrysler Sebring
- 1999 Chrysler Sebring
- 1995 Dodge Intrepid
- 1996 Dodge Intrepid
- 1997 Dodge Intrepid
- 1998 Dodge Intrepid
- 1999 Dodge Intrepid
- 1995 Dodge Stratus
- 1996 Dodge Stratus
- 1997 Dodge Stratus
- 1998 Dodge Stratus
- 1999 Dodge Stratus
- 1995 Eagle Vision
- 1996 Eagle Vision
- 1997 Eagle Vision
- 1996 Plymouth Breeze
- 1997 Plymouth Breeze
- 1998 Plymouth Breeze
- 1999 Plymouth Breeze
Owner complaints about the transmission & drivetrain
- 1999 Chrysler 300M transmission problems 32
- 1995 Chrysler Cirrus transmission problems 66
- 1996 Chrysler Cirrus transmission problems 22
- 1997 Chrysler Cirrus transmission problems 10
- 1998 Chrysler Cirrus transmission problems 11
- 1999 Chrysler Cirrus transmission problems 13
- 1995 Chrysler Concorde transmission problems 48
- 1996 Chrysler Concorde transmission problems 15
- 1997 Chrysler Concorde transmission problems 10
- 1998 Chrysler Concorde transmission problems 14
- 1999 Chrysler Concorde transmission problems 32
- 1995 Chrysler LHS transmission problems 41
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 04V-021 repair free?
Yes. Chrysler dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 2,315,768 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.