Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V475000 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | from 07/28/2010 to 08/30/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 26397 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/07/2010 | 10/13/2010 | ||||||||
| 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 Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary the power steering pressure hoses free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during october 2010. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 3000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2010 dodge avenger. the contact received a recall notice for the steering:electric power assist system (10v475000). upon making a appointment at a local dealer the dealer informed the contact parts are not available. the dealer stated they will inspect the vehicle. the contact has not had the vehicle inspected. the dealer stated to the contact that parts will not be available up to a year. the contact stated this is a safety issue that could cause a fire. the failure mileage was 3,000. jo | |||