Recall campaign · NHTSA 04V386000

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2004-08-05.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V386000

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Component: Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 681,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-08-05
Owners notified: 2004-09-27

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

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).

Scope of coverage

12 model years across 4 models.

Model	Years on record
Chrysler Town and Country	2004 2003 2002
Chrysler Voyager	2004 2003 2002
Dodge Caravan	2004 2003 2002
Dodge Grand Caravan	2004 2003 2002

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.