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Campaign 04V268000

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ID: #04V268000 MFR: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

What This Recall Means

Component

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

What Happened
The power steering hose in your vehicle is like a flexible tube that helps you turn the wheel. In certain models, it may rub against a metal cover near the transmission, causing damage.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hose gets damaged and leaks power steering fluid, and there's an ignition source nearby, it could catch fire, causing a serious underhood blaze.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
Your authorized dealer will inspect the power steering hose and move or replace it if it's damaged. They'll also double-check the connection to the steering gear to make sure it's secure – all at no cost to you.

Affected Vehicles

2005 CHRYSLER PT Cruiser
2004 CHRYSLER PT Cruiser
2003 CHRYSLER PT Cruiser
2002 CHRYSLER PT Cruiser
2001 CHRYSLER PT Cruiser

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #04V268000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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