Reported May 6, 19991,635 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONMaker’s number 829Built Jun 1, 1998 – Dec 1, 1998
The defect
Vehicle description: MINI vans built for fleet sales only. the headlamp module does not identify the park lamp as "drl" as requirement of fmvss 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
The risk
These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108.
The remedy
All fleet owners/operators will be mailed non-removable decals with the required "drl" letters.
Owner notification began may 31, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).