NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 51993: 1989-1996 Chrysler Acclaim

Official manufacturer communication context for 1989-1996 Chrysler Acclaim, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 51993 summary graphic for 1989-1996 Chrysler Acclaim
51993NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
22affected product rows
65/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

VEHICLE SHUDDER DURING TORQUE CONVERTER EMCC (LOCK UP) OPERATION/DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 38. *TW

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
ChryslerCirrus1995, 1996Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
ChryslerConcorde1993-1996Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
ChryslerFifth Avenue1990-1993Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
ChryslerImperial1990-1993Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
ChryslerLebaron1989-1995Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
ChryslerLhs1993-1996Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
ChryslerNew Yorker1989-1996Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
ChryslerSebring1995, 1996Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
ChryslerTown And Country1996Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DodgeAvenger1995, 1996Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DodgeCaravan1989-1996Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DodgeDaytona1990-1993Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DodgeDynasty1989-1993Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DodgeIntrepid1993-1996Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DodgeShadow1993, 1994Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DodgeSpirit1989-1995Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
DodgeStratus1995, 1996Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
EagleTalon1995, 1996Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 51993?

VEHICLE SHUDDER DURING TORQUE CONVERTER EMCC (LOCK UP) OPERATION/DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 38. *TW

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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