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 - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V001000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1998 to 07/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 216299 | 04/10/2006 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 01/05/2006 | 01/05/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the high pressure power steering hose may prematurely heat age and develop a leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in an underhood fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the high pressure power steering hose free of charge. the the recall began on april 10, 2006. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimlerchrysler recall no. e23.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 190299REVA | 10/22/1999 | 190198 | 612149 | Vehicles may experience clunking or rattle in steering wheel/steering column. *mjs | 06/06/2000 |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||||
| 190698 | 10/02/1998 | 602893 | A new power steering fluid. *yc | 01/20/1999 | |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| 9845 | 08/19/1998 | 602285 | Some vehicles were shipped with the steering wheels off-center due to a steering wheel angle sensor problem at the assembly plant. *yc | 10/20/1998 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||
| EA05019 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 11/07/2005 | 01/12/2006 | POWER STEERING FLUID FIRES | ||
| Odi has received 29 reports of engine compartment fires that appear to be related to power steering hose leakage in model year (my) 1999 and 2000 chrysler cirrus, dodge stratus and plymouth breeze vehicles (ja-cars) equipped with 2.4l engines.these reports indicate that the fire resulted from a power steering hose leak or that it occurred after an extended drive and shortly after being parked - conditions consistent with ignition of power steering fluid on a hot engine or exhaust surface during the vehicle hot soak period. on january 6, 2006, daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc) notified nhtsa of a safety defect on my 1999 and 2000 ja-cars built from july 1, 1998 to july 31, 2000 and equipped with 2.4l engines (recall 06v-001).the notification stated that | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 01/29/2010 | 53000 | ||
| Drove the car to a restaurant for dinner. parked the car and went into the restaurant. approximately 15 minutes later i saw a fire truck in the area of my vehicle. after watching for a moment i realized there was smoke billowing out from under the hood. after the firemen opened the hood i could see that several components were melted as well as see some fire. after i got the vehicle towed to a secure environment i contacted a plymouth dealership, who gave me the phone number of another party out of state. this party said that a letter informing me of the recall was mailed to me and that they no longer have anything to do with the problem. the dealership will not help with fixing the vehicle. they also state it is not their problem. | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| The brake made a loud noise when wet or when air hit them. there was also a rattling noise under the steering wheel. *bf the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice and explained tha teh noise was normal. *nm | |||
| 08/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle had defective soft steering knuckles. *nm (and or a lack of case harding of the steering knuckle abutements locating points for front disc caliper assembly) *sc *jb | |||
| 11/15/2002 | 0 | ||
| Air conditioning-burned out engine-timing belt disintegrated, there is oil dripping into the head gasket as well transmission-fell out wheel-tie rod broke other-strange noises in the car, window and dash-hear a rattling noise steering-the sway mechanism had to be replaced | |||
| 02/28/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| The car went into a curve and would not steer out,then for no reason the driver side airbag deployed, knocking the driver out temporaily,causing the car to then proceed off the road, up onto a gaurdrail which then sent the car airborne onto the side of a concrete bridge which then flipped the car head-on into the conrete wall of the oncoming side of the bridge. *ak | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 1 | |||
| 3-year old child got in the vehicle and moved the gear shift. there were no keys in the vehicle and the brake pedal was not pressed. the vehicle hit a tree. there was damage done to the rear of the vehicle. *tt | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
| 01/13/2009 | 10000 | 1 | |
| Daves autosales owner dave malmfeldt 801-560-2754 or 801-562-8884 never informed us of a safety recall on e23 high power steering hose which resulted in a fire and total loss of 1999 plymouth breeze .the defect and recall information analysis safety assurance national highway traffic safety administration. federal trade commission on final approval should be notified and all vehicles repaired within a 120 days after receiving the recall notice. safety recalls compendium,motor vehicle and motor vehicle equipment in accordance switch title 49 of the united states code chapter 301 and supporting federal regulations. daves auto sales had no insurance on his dealership to cover the loss of the car,so he replaced it and then said we had to pay for the car,again,we all ready paid $1300.00 down payment 20 months of payments of $166.00 losing 2 more payments .according to law his dealerships insurance should of covered the loss of car at no cost to shane e allen.so dave beat up the daughter who weighs 90 lbs 17 yrs old and told back the car he replaced her ,saturn,there was a police report taken and we were told to take the car back it belonged to us so we did. we want daves licensed revoked and are civilly and criminally charging him in court. this man is a threat to society. we need the title mailed to us to license the car. *tr | |||
| 09/25/2007 | 111000 | 1 | 06/25/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 plymouth breeze. the contact stated that the vehicle caught fire approximately five minutes after it was parked. a police report was filed. the manufacturer inspected the vehicle and stated that a manufacturer defect did not cause the fire. there is a recall for the steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections (nhtsa campaign id number 06v001000). the contact believed that this failure caused the fire. the current and failure mileages were 111,000. | |||
| 05/25/2007 | 70000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 plymouth breeze. the contact had repairs performed under recall # 06v001000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections). he stated that another power steering hose is leaking, but the dealer will not make the replacement. the hose is spraying power steering fluid on the engine. the purchase date and correct vin were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 70,000. | |||
| 03/09/2004 | 1 | 02/24/2001 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 plymouth breeze. in 2004, the contact pulled into a gas station and her vehicle began smoking and caught fire. the vehicle was destroyed. one year later, she received safety recall notice # 06v001000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections). the contact has a report from the fire department. the engine size and current and failure mileages were unknown. | |||
| 11/25/2006 | 86489 | 1 | |
| Tl *- the contact has a 1999 plymouth breeze. the vehicle was parked when it made a noise. the contact went to investigate and found smoke and fire coming from under the hood of the vehicle. the fire burned a hole in the hood of the vehicle. the contact's vehicle is not operable. the contact received a safety recall, and would like to know what she can do. *jb | |||
| 06/27/2006 | 1 | ||
| Consumer complaint concerning recall that may have caused vehicle to smoke. consumer drove vehicle to mechanic but they did not service vehicle. *kb the consumer received a recall notice regarding the high pressure power steering hose. it stated that the hose could crack, cause fluid to leak and possibly result in a fire. the consumer called the dealer and made an appointment to have the recall work done. the consumer was informed that it would take a while to have the recall done because the parts were not available. the consumer had a problem making an appointment due to scheduling conflicts. a week later the consumer's vehicle begins to smoke under the hood. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer was unable to look at the vehicle therefore the consumer pick up the car the next day and had the hose replaced at an independent repair facility. the repairs were paid for by the consumer. *nm | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 1999 plymouth breeze high pressure steering hose defect. *ts the consumer believed the fire and the accidents that occurred, where due to a direct result of the two recalls that were issued. an inspector was sent to examine the vehicle and concluded the problems were not a result of the recalls. *jb | |||
| 03/16/2006 | 4 | 06/07/2004 | |
| I have a '99 plymouth breeze, i was told that i needed to replace my power steering pump recently. i took it to the shop and found out that i did not need one, the pressure test said it was negative for a leak. now unfortunately, four mechanic visits & $1300 later, my car caught fire today! i am more than a little upset. how, can a vehicle be so deceivingly dangerous! what am i to do now?! *nm | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| 06/14/2006 | 1 | ||
| I have tried to resolve the numbers of recalls that are still pending on my car. the three pending recalls are 843, c45, and e23. i have been to the dealer and i was served and told that they were going to order the parts. the dealer never call to tell me about the status of the parts. i called to check and the parts never arrived. the dealer have not take any action to repair my car. *nm | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/30/2005 | 80900 | 1 | 06/23/2005 |
| Dt: the consumer found out that the vehicle had been in an accident prior to him purchasing the vehicle. as a result the tie rod end was bent and the tires bald. the consumer could see paint on the headlights where they painted the fender. noticed this 7-30-05. the dealer will only pay for half of one tire. *ak | |||