Engineering Analysis · Closed
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE IGNITION INTERLOCK
Action number
EA98014
Opened
May 29, 1998
Closed
Sep 14, 1998
Outcome
Recall 98V183000
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
This investigation led to a recall
NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 98V183000.
Campaign 98V183000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.
What NHTSA is examining
Alleged failure of the automatic transaxle ignition interlock system that either allows the ignition key to be removed when the transmission gear selector is not in the park position and the transmission gear selector to be shifted when the ignition key is removed or prevents theignition key from being removed when the transmission gear selector is in the park, or any other, position.
Vehicles under investigation
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.