Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
Your vehicle's battery cables at the bulkhead stud may not be securely attached.
Risk if Unfixed
If a cable isn't tightened properly, it could cause a fire in your instrument panel, which could lead to serious damage or injury.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they will tighten the battery cable fasteners to ensure they're secure and meet the proper specification. This service is free, and you'll be notified if you haven't already.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BATTERY CABLE FASTENERS AT THE BULKHEAD STUD MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A LOOSE FASTENER CAN CAUSE AN INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE.
Original — Remedy
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.
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