NHTSA Campaign Number
10V475000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Reported to NHTSA: July 10, 2010
Defect Description
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING, 300, CHARGER (LX) AND DODGE CHALLENGER (LC), AVENGER (JS), AND JOURNEY (JC), AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2011 DODGE RAM LIGHT DUTY PICKUP (DS) VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SEPARATION AT THE CRIMPED END OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
Safety Consequence
LEAKED POWER STEERING FLUID ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE AS NECESSARY THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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Affected Vehicles (5)
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Chrysler | 300 |
| 2010 | Chrysler | Sebring |
| 2010 | Dodge | Avenger |
| 2010 | Dodge | Challenger |
| 2010 | Dodge | Journey |
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This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 10V475000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.