NHTSA recall 04V-386 (04V386000)

steering recall reported August 5, 2004 - about 681,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V386000
Also written as: 04V-386
Manufacturer number: D37
Reported: August 5, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~681,000
Component: steering

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3.3 OR 3.8L V-6 ENGINE, THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE MAY SPLIT AND CAUSE A FLUID LEAK.

Why it is dangerous

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 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-386 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

Chrysler Town And Country - 2002, 2003, 2004

Chrysler Voyager - 2002, 2003, 2004

Dodge Caravan - 2002, 2003, 2004

Dodge Grand Caravan - 2002, 2003, 2004

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.