Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
What Happened
The radiator in your vehicle is a critical part that helps keep your engine cool. In some 2.4L engine models, coolant can seep into a sensitive electrical connector near the fan.
Risk if Unfixed
This could cause a short circuit, which could spark an engine compartment fire while your car is running.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the connector, add a protective cover, and replace the fan motor with a new one – all at no cost to you.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE ENGINE COOLANT MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE LEFT RADIATOR COOLING FAN MOTOR CONNECTOR.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONNECTOR FOR CONTAMINATION OR DAMAGE, INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS OVERLAY, AND REPLACE THE FAN MOTOR FREE OR CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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