2002 DAIMLERCHRYSLER SLF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 DAIMLERCHRYSLER SLF
The 2002 DAIMLERCHRYSLER SLF has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, STRUCTURE.
Recalls for the 2002 DAIMLERCHRYSLER SLF
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2002 DAIMLERCHRYSLER SLF, potentially affecting up to 935 vehicles.
Recall 04E093000 — EQUIPMENT
| 292 vehicles affected
Defect: HEHR EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS, MODEL NOS 1401 AND 1407, FOR USE ON CERTAIN DAILMERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUSES (ORION)NC MY 2002-2004 SLF BUSES, DO NOT MEET THE EMERGENCY EXIT RELEASE REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENSION AND RELEASE. THE WINDOWS MAY FAIL TO OPEN WHEN UNLATCHED.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, RAPID EGRESS MAY BE IMPAIRED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH.
Remedy: HEHR WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS OF ORION AND WILL SHIP REPAIR PARTS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO THE BUS OWNERS. THE RECALL BEGAN MARCH 28, 2005. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE...
View full details →Recall 04V505000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 258 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN SECUREMENT ASSEMBLIES. THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MAY BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT CAUSING THE LOAD PAWL NOT TO FULLY SEAT IN THE SPROCKET TEETH.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
Remedy: SURE-LOK WILL PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY ON BEHALF OF DAIMLERCHRYSLER. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT RETRACTORS AS NECESSARY. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SURE-LOK AT 1-866-787-3565 OR DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 336-454-3484.
View full details →Recall 05V057000 — STRUCTURE
| 262 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THE STRIKER PLATES AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EMERGENCY PUSHOUT WINDOWS CAN WEAR A GROOVE INTO THE EMERGENCY RELEASE BOLT. IF THIS GROOVE BECOMES DEEP ENOUGH, THE EMERGENCY PUSH WINDOW MAY FAIL TO OPEN AS...
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, FAILURE OF THE PUSHOUT WINDOW COULD POTENTIALLY TRAP PASSENGERS OR DELAY THEIR ESCAPE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: HEHR INTERNATIONAL IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HEHR INTERNATIONAL AT 323-663-1261 OR DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUS AT 336-454-3484.
View full details →Recall 05V456000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
| 123 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SURE POWER BATTERY EQUALIZERS, P/N 52210 24V/12V 100 AMP SERIES 1, THE EQUALIZERS MAY EXPERIENCE A FAILURE MODE. THESE EQUALIZERS USED AN INDUCTOR WITH THE COILS PROTECTED BY INSULATION. OVER TIME, THE INDUCTOR INSULATION MAY DEGRADE CREATING A SHORT.
Consequence: THE SHORTED INDUCTOR MAY CAUSE THE BATTERY EQUALIZER TO SMOKE OR BURN, AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: SURE POWER WILL NOTIFY DC'S CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE EQUALIZERS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SURE POWER AT 1-800-845-6269 EXT. 113.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 DAIMLERCHRYSLER SLF
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 DAIMLERCHRYSLER SLF.
Safety Rating for the 2002 DAIMLERCHRYSLER SLF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 DAIMLERCHRYSLER SLF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 DAIMLERCHRYSLER SLF
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 DAIMLERCHRYSLER SLF
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DAIMLERCHRYSLER SLF
- 2000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER SLF — 0 complaints
- 2001 DAIMLERCHRYSLER SLF — 0 complaints
- 2002 DAIMLERCHRYSLER SLF (current)
- 2003 DAIMLERCHRYSLER SLF — 0 complaints
- 2004 DAIMLERCHRYSLER SLF — 0 complaints
Other DAIMLERCHRYSLER Models
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER SPRINTER 2500 — 4 total complaints
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER CL-100 — 1 total complaint
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER SPRINTER — 1 total complaint
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER SPRINTER 3500 — 0 total complaints