2010 Chrysler 300 & 2010 Chrysler Sebring + 4 more recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
Leaked power steering fluid onto hot engine components could cause a fire.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary the power steering pressure hoses free of charge. The safety recall began on december 20, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler 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
- 10V475000
- Manufacturer recall #
- K26
- Manufacturer
- CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 23,237
- Component
- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Owner phone
- 1-800-853-1403
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 27, 2010
- Built
- Jul 27, 2010 – Aug 30, 2010
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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 .