STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
Your vehicle's power steering system has a hose that helps you steer with ease. In some cases, this hose can be damaged by the automatic transaxle cover.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hose gets damaged, it could leak power steering fluid. If an ignition source is nearby, this could cause an underhood fire.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect and fix or replace the power steering hose, and make sure it's properly tightened, all at no cost to you. You'll get a notice soon, but don't wait – schedule a visit as soon as you can.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Original — Remedy
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.
The fuel pump module in your vehicle is held in place by a mounting flange. In a rollover crash, this flange can leak fuel.
Risk if Unfixed
If fuel leaks out and there's a spark, it could catch fire, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your authorized dealer will add an extra seal to the fuel pump module to prevent leaks, and this repair is completely free. You should contact the dealer to schedule the service and get the fix as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP MODULE MOUNTING FLANGE COULD LEAK FUEL IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER CRASH.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SECONDARY SEAL OVER THE FUEL PUMP MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 12, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
The ball joint assembly is a crucial part of your suspension system, connecting your control arms to your wheels. Federal Mogul made some of these assemblies with the wrong type of nut, which could come loose and cause a problem.
Risk if Unfixed
If the nut on your ball joint assembly fails, it could separate from the rest of the suspension, making it hard to control your vehicle. This could lead to a crash, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Federal Mogul will replace the faulty assembly with a new one, at no cost to you, as soon as you get the recall notice. You should contact them at 877-489-6659 to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
The corner and bumper lamp assemblies on your vehicle are the lights that illuminate when you turn on your headlights. In some aftermarket lamps, the amber side reflectors are missing.
Risk if Unfixed
If these reflectors are missing, your vehicle's lighting visibility will be reduced, which could lead to a crash, especially at night or in low-visibility conditions.
Free Fix
You should contact Sabersport at 1-909-598-7589 to initiate a full refund for the non-compliant lamp assemblies.
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Original — What Happened
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
The computer in your dashboard, which shows you important gauges and warning lights, has a software issue. It could fail to work properly under certain conditions.
Risk if Unfixed
If the dashboard display fails, you might become distracted while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized dealer will update the software in your dashboard display, and the repair is free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible, and if you're not satisfied with the prompt service, you can contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED FOR A SOFTWARE ERROR IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MICROPROCESSOR. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE CLUSTER, WITH THE MAJORITY OF ITS GAUGES, ILLUMINATION, AND WARNING LAMPS, COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH AN INOPERATIVE CLUSTER COULD CAUSE A DISTRACTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL RE-FLASH THE CLUSTER SOFTWARE TO CORRECT THE CONDITION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 8, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
