1999 Chrysler 300M, 1995–1999 Chrysler Cirrus, 1993–1999 Chrysler Concorde and 6 other models Recall: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK…
NHTSA campaign 04V021000 · Power Train · filed Jan 13, 2004 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. C45.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysler | 300M | 1999 |
| Chrysler | Cirrus | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Chrysler | Concorde | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Chrysler | LHS | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Chrysler | Sebring Convertible | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Dodge | Intrepid | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Dodge | Stratus | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Eagle | Vision | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 |
| Plymouth | Breeze | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 |
Related recalls
More Chrysler 300M recalls
- 2004 Chrysler 300M and 1 other model — ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AN INTERNAL HOOD LATCH…
- 1998–2002 Chrysler 300M and 3 other models — ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT…
- 2000–2001 Chrysler 300M and 3 other models — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES…
- 2000–2001 Chrysler 300M and 18 other models — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP…
- 1999–2000 Chrysler 300M and 4 other models — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES
Other campaigns involving Chrysler vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 04V021000 (manufacturer number C45). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.