NHTSA Recall # | 70551 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 10V475000 |
MFG Compaign # | K26 |
Manufacturer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
Supplier | DODGE |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CHALLENGER |
Model Year | 2010 |
Component | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
Date of notification | 27/12/10 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 27/07/10 |
End date of manufacturing | 26/08/10 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 07/10/10 |
Report created | 13/10/10 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 23237 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | Leaked power steering fluid onto hot engine components could cause a fire. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Chrysler's campaign number is k26. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov . |