2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER RECALL - #04V268000
RECALL FOR STEERING : HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST : HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L NON-TURBOCHARGED ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES, THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIFFERENTIAL COVER, POTENTIALLY DAMAGING THE HOSE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
1/17/2000 - 4/26/2004 |
| Recalled on |
6/3/2004 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
9/20/2004 |
| # Affected |
438,391 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L NON-TURBOCHARGED ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES, THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIFFERENTIAL COVER, POTENTIALLY DAMAGING THE HOSE. |
| Consequences |
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RELOCATE, OR REPLACE AS NECESSARY, THE POWER STEERING HOSE AND CONFIRM TORQUE OF THE HOSE FASTENER AT THE STEERING GEAR END. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. |
| Notes |
DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. D18.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Recall for CHILD SEAT
2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY
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Comments
5/23/2012 - daniel spina
I purchaced a 2001 pt cruiser and it overheats ,foglights not working bad switch ,get only 13 miles per gal ,have no book for car,sold to me with bent rim . dash is so dryrotted that it is cracking and vent for windshield is broken in peices,replaced all resistors and thermostat,only overheats while driving,just ordered new fan,cant aliegn front headlight ,have carfax report and nothing shows up for recalls being repaired ! car is now the biggest lemon I have ever owned !