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 | |||||
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STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM | ||||||||||||||||
04V579000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 09/08/2004 to 11/05/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 26354 | 12/27/2004 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 12/09/2004 | 12/09/2004 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain sedans and convertible model vehicles, the right steering knuckle may have been damaged during the component manufacturing process. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This could cause the steering knuckle to crack and separate from the upper control arm, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the right steering knuckle. the recall began on december 27, 2004. owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Daimlerchrysler recall no. d55. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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1900805 | 11/02/2005 | 1900805A | 10017651 | Revised power steering system bleeding procedures. *sc | 11/14/2005 |
1901004 | 11/29/2004 | 10011958 | Power steering fluid contamination. *tt | 02/08/2005 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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08/07/2006 | 19002 | 1 | 03/12/2005 |
In late july, i was parked in my 2005 dodge stratus rt 2 door coupe with the car still running. i adjusted my steering wheel which in turn caused the car to turn off. every time i raised my steering wheel, my car would turn off. it didn't matter if the car was moving or not, the car would turn off (the key would stay on). big safety issue if i wouldn't of noticed until i began driving. i could have lost my power brakes and steering. i took the car to a dodge dealership on 8-7-06. the dealership said that the connector for the ignition switch was broke and they could temporarily fix it. a new connector is being ordered. the dealership said that the connector couldn't have broken without someone being in the steering column previously. i bought this car brand new and to my knowledge, the steering column has never been taken apart. therefore, i must assume that the connector is either faulty or was broken during the initial installation. *jb | |||
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05/01/2005 | 4092 | 1 | |
The consumer was told by the dealer that the parts were ordered for the 2005 dodge stratus right steering knuckle recall and would be informed when the parts came in. the consumer made a follow up and found out that the parts were never ordered. *mr recall campaign# 04v579000. *sc *jb |