12v/24v/48v battery: cablesRecall 04V-334 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 04V-334 covers 20,060 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a 12v/24v/48v battery: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on July 9, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V334000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BATTERY CABLE FASTENERS AT THE BULKHEAD STUD MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
The risk
A LOOSE FASTENER CAN CAUSE AN INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE BULKHEAD STUD BATTERY CABLE FASTENERS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. D28.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH 2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 2, 2004 to April 21, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.