Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connectionsRecall 04V-386 · Chrysler and Dodge vehicles
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 04V-386 covers 681,000 Chrysler and Dodge vehicles for a hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections problem, reported to NHTSA on August 5, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V386000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3.3 OR 3.8L V-6 ENGINE, THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE MAY SPLIT AND CAUSE A FLUID LEAK.
The risk
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
RECALL NO. D37.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 October 1, 2001 to August 1, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- POWER STEERING HOSE FAILURENHTSA