NHTSA Campaign 06V001000
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Issued by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported Jan 5, 2006 · 216,299 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY PREMATURELY HEAT AGE AND DEVELOP A LEAK.
Consequence
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRYSLER | CIRRUS | 1999 | 216,299 |
| CHRYSLER | CIRRUS | 2000 | 216,299 |
| DODGE | STRATUS | 1999 | 216,299 |
| DODGE | STRATUS | 2000 | 216,299 |
| PLYMOUTH | BREEZE | 1999 | 216,299 |
| PLYMOUTH | BREEZE | 2000 | 216,299 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V001000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.