NHTSA Recall # | 55015 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 04V334000 |
MFG Compaign # | D28 |
Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Supplier | CHRYSLER |
Brand | CHRYSLER |
Model | 300 |
Model Year | 2005 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
Date of notification | 06/07/04 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 02/01/04 |
End date of manufacturing | 21/04/04 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 09/07/04 |
Report created | 12/07/04 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 20060 |
Defect summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable fasteners at the bulkhead stud may not have been properly tightened. |
Consequence summary | A loose fastener can cause an instrument panel fire. |
Corrective action | Dealers will tighten the bulkhead stud battery cable fasteners to the proper specification. Owner notification began on july 6, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. |
Recall notes | Daimlerchrysler recall no. D28. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash 2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |