NHTSA recall 06V-001 (06V001000)

steering recall reported January 5, 2006 - about 216,299 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 06V001000
Also written as: 06V-001
Manufacturer number: E23
Reported: January 5, 2006
Vehicles affected: ~216,299
Component: steering

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY PREMATURELY HEAT AGE AND DEVELOP A LEAK.

Why it is dangerous

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 06V-001 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Chrysler Cirrus - 1999, 2000

Dodge Stratus - 1999, 2000

Plymouth Breeze - 1999, 2000

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.