Issue ID | 243065 |
Internal NHTSA # | 730061 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | CHRYSLER |
Model | CONCORDE |
Model Year | 1994 |
File date | 02/08/00 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BEL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The tensioner pulley that runs the timing belt is made of plastic. The pulley melted causing the timing belt to seize and the water pump to fail. My mechanic called the chrysler dealer in my area and was informed that this is a known defect in the concorde. The replacement pulley is made of metal. If this is a known defect that causes such extensive/expensive damage, why is this not a recall? The repair cost me $879. 00. |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BAY SHORE, NY |
VIN pattern | 2C3EL56F3RHXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 01/07/97 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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