SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            Washington, D.C. 20549




                                   FORM 8-K




                                CURRENT REPORT




                      Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
                      the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


                       Date of Report: November 6, 2001
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                       (Date of earliest event reported)


                       DAIMLERCHRYSLER AUTO TRUST 2001-D
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            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

       State of Michigan               333-60454-02            [38-2997412]
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(State or other jurisdiction of   (Commission) File No.)      (IRS Employer
        incorporation)                                      Identification No.)

                27777 Franklin Rd., Southfield, Michigan 48034
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                   (Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (248) 512-3990

This filing relates to Registration Statement No.:  333-60454.



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Item 5.  Other Events.
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         On November 6, 2001, DaimlerChrysler Auto Trust 2001-D (the
"Issuer"), as issuer, and Citibank, N.A. ("Citibank"), as indenture trustee,
entered into an indenture dated as of November 1, 2001 (the "Indenture"). On
November 6, 2001, Chrysler Financial Company L.L.C. ("CFC"), as depositor,
DaimlerChrysler Retail Receivables LLC ("DCRR") and The Chase Manhattan Bank
USA, National Association ("Chase"), as owner trustee, entered into an amended
and restated trust agreement dated as of November 1, 2001 (the "Trust
Agreement"). The Indenture is attached hereto as Exhibit 4.1 and the Trust
Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 4.2.

         On November 6, 2001, CFC, as seller and servicer, and the Issuer, as
issuer, entered into a sale and servicing agreement dated as of November 1,
2001 (the "Sale and Servicing Agreement"). On November 6, 2001, the Issuer,
CFC, as administrator, and Citibank, as indenture trustee, entered into an
administration agreement ("Administration Agreement") dated as of November 1,
2001. On November 6, 2001, CFC, as seller, and DCRR, as purchaser, entered
into a purchase agreement dated as of November 1, 2001 (the "Purchase
Agreement"). The Sale and Servicing Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit
10, the Administration Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and the
Purchase Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

Item 7.  Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
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         Listed below are the financial statements, pro forma financial
information and exhibits, if any, filed as a part of this Report:

         (a)      Financial statements of businesses acquired;

                  None

         (b)      Pro forma financial information:

                  None

         (c)      Exhibits:

                  Exhibit 4.1       Indenture

                  Exhibit 4.2       Trust Agreement

                  Exhibit 10        Sale and Servicing Agreement

                  Exhibit 99.1      Administration Agreement




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                  Exhibit 99.2      Purchase Agreement



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                                  SIGNATURES


         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.



                                        By:  Chrysler Financial Company, L.L.C.


Date:  November 19, 2001                By:     /s/ Byron C. Babbish
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                                             Byron C. Babbish
                                             Assistant Secretary



                                 EXHIBIT INDEX



Exhibit No.        Description of Exhibit
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Exhibit 4.1        Indenture
Exhibit 4.2        Trust Agreement
Exhibit 10         Sale and Servicing Agreement
Exhibit 99.1       Administration Agreement
Exhibit 99.2       Purchase Agreement