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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Recall
Item Affected: VISIBILITY: GLASS, SIDE / REAR
Date Announced: 04/03/2007
Description of Recall:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR QUARTER GLASS ATTACHING FASTENERS MAY PULL THROUGH THEIR MOUNTS AND ALLOW THE GLASS TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Action Need To Fix It:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR QUARTER GLASS AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Recall
Item Affected: STEERING: HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST: HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Date Announced: 06/02/2004
Description of Recall:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L NON-TURBOCHARGED ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES, THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIFFERENTIAL COVER, POTENTIALLY DAMAGING THE HOSE.
Action Need To Fix It:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RELOCATE, OR REPLACE AS NECESSARY, THE POWER STEERING HOSE AND CONFIRM TORQUE OF THE HOSE FASTENER AT THE STEERING GEAR END. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Recall
Item Affected: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK
Date Announced: 10/05/2004
Description of Recall:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS), 2.4L HIGH OUTPUT TURBOCHARGED ENGINE, AND 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSAXLE, MAY EXHIBIT INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE TUBE AND THE TRANSAXLE HOUSING.
Action Need To Fix It:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL REVISED BRAKE TUBES. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 25, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Recall
Item Affected:
Date Announced:
Description of Recall:
On certain vehicles equipped with 2.4L non-turbo engines and automatic transaxles, the high pressure power steering hose routing could allow contact with the automatic transaxle differential cover, potentially damaging the hose. Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an under hood fire.
Action Need To Fix It:
Dealers will inspect and relocate, or replace as necessary, the power steering hose and confirm the torque of the hose fastener at the steering gear end. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Recall
Item Affected:
Date Announced:
Description of Recall:
On certain vehicles equipped with 2.4L non-turbo engines and automatic transaxles, the high pressure power steering hose routing could allow contact with the automatic transaxle differential cover, potentially damaging the hose. Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an under hood fire.
Action Need To Fix It:
Dealers will inspect and relocate, or replace as necessary, the power steering hose and confirm the torque of the hose fastener at the steering gear end. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Recall
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Date Announced:
Description of Recall:
Certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems." Some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage. In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached, increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Action Need To Fix It:
Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began Nov. 12, 2000. Owners who do not receive the free owner's manual addendum within a reasonable time should contact Daimler Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Recall
Item Affected:
Date Announced:
Description of Recall:
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel supply line could contact the air conditioning tube service port. This can cause chafing of the line, resulting in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Action Need To Fix It:
Dealers will inspect the fuel line for abrasion and install a clip to ensure isolation. In cases with evidence of fuel line abrasion, the fuel line will be replaced. The manufacturer reported that owner notification began on Aug. 12, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Recall
Item Affected:
Date Announced:
Description of Recall:
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump module mounting flange could leak fuel if the vehicle is involved in a rollover crash. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Action Need To Fix It:
Dealers will install a secondary seal over the fuel pump module. The manufacturer reported that owner notification began on Aug. 12, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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