1996 Chrysler Cirrus Recalls
Auto manufacturers have been issuing more and more recalls over the past
few years. The regularity of recall notices may be a sign that the 1996
Chrysler Cirrus is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 1996 Chrysler Cirrus and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 1996 Chrysler Cirrus
recall report, includes details of the problematic component, units affected,
solutions and more.
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| MSRP Range: | $17,560 | Show Me Dealer Pricing |
| Fuel Economy: | 20 city / 29 hwy mpg |
| Transmissions: | 4 Speed Automatic; 0 Speed Automatic |
| Drivetrains: | Front Wheel Drive |
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1996 Cirrus Recalls
NOV 02, 2006 | Recall ID#
54787
CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULES, P/NOS. E7089M, E7094M, E7113M, AND E7129M, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2006. THESE FUEL PUMP... More Details
NOV 02, 2006 |
CIRRUS
| Recall ID#
54787
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Recall Date: |
NOV 02, 2006 |
| Model Affected: |
CIRRUS |
| Potential Units Affected: |
24358 |
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Summary:
CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULES, P/NOS. E7089M, E7094M, E7113M, AND E7129M, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2006. THESE FUEL PUMP...
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Consequence:
FUEL RESTRICTION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER AND/OR ENGINE STALL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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Remedy:
AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRTEX TOLL-FREE AT 1-866-867-3759.
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AIRTEX PRODUCTS
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MAY 03, 1996 | Recall ID#
35275
THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CAN LEAK BRAKE FLUID DUE TO A DAMAGED DOUBLE LIP REAR PISTON SEAL. More Details
MAY 03, 1996 |
CIRRUS
| Recall ID#
35275
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 03, 1996 |
| Model Affected: |
CIRRUS |
| Potential Units Affected: |
151800 |
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Summary:
THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CAN LEAK BRAKE FLUID DUE TO A DAMAGED DOUBLE LIP REAR PISTON SEAL.
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Consequence:
BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN DIMINISHED EFFECTIVENESS OF ONE HALF OF THE SPLIT BRAKE SYSTEM. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHT(S) WILL SIGNAL SYSTEM IMPAIRMENT PRIOR TO PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM LOSS.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDR PISTON ASSEMBLY.
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CHRYSLER CORPORATION
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JUN 06, 1997 | Recall ID#
35274
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING CAN DISENGAGE FROM ITS RETENTION HOLE IF THE HOOD IS SLAMMED SHUT. More Details
JUN 06, 1997 |
CIRRUS
| Recall ID#
35274
| Component: |
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
| Recall Date: |
JUN 06, 1997 |
| Model Affected: |
CIRRUS |
| Potential Units Affected: |
219000 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING CAN DISENGAGE FROM ITS RETENTION HOLE IF THE HOOD IS SLAMMED SHUT.
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Consequence:
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS SIMULTANEOUSLY WITHOUT ENGAGING THE PRIMARY LATCH, THE HOOD WOULD NOT BE RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING WITH A LONGER END HOOK SPRING.
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Notes:
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
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AUG 06, 1998 | Recall ID#
35273
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE CABLE CONNECTING THE CONSOLE SHIFTER MECHANISM... More Details
AUG 06, 1998 |
CIRRUS
| Recall ID#
35273
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 06, 1998 |
| Model Affected: |
CIRRUS |
| Potential Units Affected: |
685000 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE CABLE CONNECTING THE CONSOLE SHIFTER MECHANISM...
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Consequence:
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE "IGNITION-PARK" INTERLOCK SYSTEM WILL BE NONFUNCTIONAL.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM. ANY VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT FUNCTIONAL AFTER THE INSPECTION WILL HAVE THE SHIFT MECHANISM AND CABLE REPLACED WITH A "SELF-ADJUSTING" DESIGN.
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CHRYSLER CORPORATION
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NOV 13, 1997 | Recall ID#
35272
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN SEPARATE DUE TO LOSS OF LUBRICATION. More Details
NOV 13, 1997 |
CIRRUS
| Recall ID#
35272
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
| Recall Date: |
NOV 13, 1997 |
| Model Affected: |
CIRRUS |
| Potential Units Affected: |
599000 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN SEPARATE DUE TO LOSS OF LUBRICATION.
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Consequence:
SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BALL JOINT END HOUSING COVER SEAL FOR LEAKAGE WITH A HIGH PRESSURE AIR TESTER AND THE RUBBER BOOT WILL BE VISUALLY INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE. IF THE COVER SEAL LEAKS OR THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WILL BE REPLACED.
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CHRYSLER CORPORATION
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JAN 11, 1996 | Recall ID#
35271
IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY AND ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL IS NOT ADEQUATELY RETAINED. More Details
JAN 11, 1996 |
CIRRUS
| Recall ID#
35271
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
| Recall Date: |
JAN 11, 1996 |
| Model Affected: |
CIRRUS |
| Potential Units Affected: |
40000 |
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Summary:
IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY AND ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD OIL IS NOT ADEQUATELY RETAINED.
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Consequence:
INADEQUATE SEALING AND RETENTION OF THE PLUG CAN RESULT IN OIL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN EXPANSION PLUG AND RETAINING BRACKET OVER THE CYLINDER HEAD OIL GALLEY PLUG.
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CHRYSLER CORPORATION
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MAY 02, 1996 | Recall ID#
35270
CORROSION OF THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN CAUSE THE SOLENOID VALVES TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION. More Details
MAY 02, 1996 |
CIRRUS
| Recall ID#
35270
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 02, 1996 |
| Model Affected: |
CIRRUS |
| Potential Units Affected: |
90000 |
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Summary:
CORROSION OF THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT CAN CAUSE THE SOLENOID VALVES TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION.
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Consequence:
IF EITHER FRONT WHEEL VALVE STICKS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SWERVE FROM A STRAIGHT STOP WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PLATE AND SILICONE GREASE INJECTED INTO THE SOLENOID CAVITY TO ELIMINATE THE POTENTIAL FOR THIS CONDITION.
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CHRYSLER CORPORATION
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JAN 13, 2004 | Recall ID#
35269
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... More Details
JAN 13, 2004 |
CIRRUS
| Recall ID#
35269
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT |
| Recall Date: |
JAN 13, 2004 |
| Model Affected: |
CIRRUS |
| Potential Units Affected: |
2315768 |
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Summary:
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...
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Consequence:
EITHER CIRCUMSTANCE MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT WARNING.
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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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Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION C45
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