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Campaign 04V578000

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ID: #04V578000 MFR: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

What This Recall Means

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

What Happened
Your vehicle's battery cable might be touching a metal bracket near the front suspension. This could cause a short circuit, which could lead to a fire under the hood.
Risk if Unfixed
If left unchecked, this could cause an underhood fire, which could damage your vehicle or even lead to a serious accident.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
Don't worry, this is free! Your dealership will inspect the cable and move it away from the bracket if necessary, so your vehicle is safe and sound.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #04V578000. 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.