NHTSA recall 04V-334 (04V334000)

electrical system recall reported July 9, 2004 - about 20,060 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V334000
Also written as: 04V-334
Manufacturer number: D28
Reported: July 9, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~20,060
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BATTERY CABLE FASTENERS AT THE BULKHEAD STUD MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED.

Why it is dangerous

A LOOSE FASTENER CAN CAUSE AN INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE BULKHEAD STUD BATTERY CABLE FASTENERS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-334 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Chrysler 300 - 2005

Dodge Magnum - 2005

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.