| NHTSA Recall # | 55810 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 04V386000 |
| MFG Compaign # | D37 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Supplier | DODGE |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, |
| Date of notification | 27/09/04 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 01/10/01 |
| End date of manufacturing | 01/08/03 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | ODI |
| Report received | 05/08/04 |
| Report created | 11/08/04 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 681000 |
| Defect summary | On certain minivans equipped with 3. 3 or 3. 8l v-6 engine, the upper power steering cooler hose may split and cause a fluid leak. |
| Consequence summary | Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an under hood fire. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the upper power steering cooler hose. This recall began on september 27, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. |
| Recall notes | Recall no. D37. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |