Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles Equipped With 2.4L Non-Turbocharged Engines And Automatic Transaxles, The Power Steering Pressure Hose May Contact The Automatic Transaxle Differential Cover, Potentially Damaging The Hose.
Make Of Vehicle
CHRYSLER
Model Of Vehicle
PT Cruiser
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
04V268000
Component Description
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And ConneCTIons
Effect Of Defect
Power Steering Fluid Leakage In The Presence Of An Ignition Source Can Result In An Underhood Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect And Relocate, Or Replace As Necessary, The Power Steering Hose And Confirm Torque Of The Hose Fastener At The Steering Gear End. The Recall Began On September 20, 2004. Owners Should Contact Daimlerchrysler At 1-800-853-1403.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20000117
End Of Manufacture
20040426
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
438391
Date Owners Notified
20040920
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
20040603
Make Campaign Number
D18