Component
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.
Show original NHTSA language
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.
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