2001–2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source CAN result in an underhood fire.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V268000
- Manufacturer recall #
- D18
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Vehicles affected
- 438,391
- Component
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-853-1403
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 20, 2004
- Built
- Jan 17, 2000 – Apr 26, 2004
- Recall started by
- ODI
- 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).