NHTSA recall 06V001000
Steering · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
January 5, 2006report date
216,299units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: 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 matters: Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in an underhood fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the high pressure power steering hose free of charge. The the recall began on April 10, 2006.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1999 Chrysler Cirrus
- 1999 Dodge Stratus
- 1999 Plymouth Breeze
- 2000 Chrysler Cirrus
- 2000 Dodge Stratus
- 2000 Plymouth Breeze
All model years NHTSA lists
1999 Chrysler Cirrus, 2000 Chrysler Cirrus, 1999 Dodge Stratus, 2000 Dodge Stratus, 1999 Plymouth Breeze, 2000 Plymouth Breeze.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 06V001000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.