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SevereNHTSA·10V475000·Announced 2010-10-07

Chrysler Group Recalls 2010-2011 Vehicles for Power Steering Hose Fire Risk

Chrysler Group is recalling 23,237 vehicles due to a power steering hose defect that could leak fluid onto hot engine parts and cause a fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a vehicle defect where leaked fluid could cause a fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural/functional defects leading to severe hazards.

Plain-English summary

Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 300, Charger (LX), and Dodge Challenger (LC), Avenger (JS), and Journey (JC) vehicles, as well as model year 2011 Dodge Ram light duty pickup (DS) vehicles. The recall involves a total of 23,237 units.

Some of these vehicles may experience a separation at the crimped end of the power steering pressure hose assembly. If this occurs, leaked power steering fluid onto hot engine components could cause a fire.

Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering pressure hoses as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 20, 2010. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DODGE, CHRYSLER JOURNEY, CHALLENGER, SEBRING, 300
Brand
DODGE
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Category
Vehicle — Power Steering
Hazard
Affected units
23,237

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (6)

  • JOURNEY
  • CHALLENGER
  • SEBRING
  • 300
  • AVENGER
  • RAM

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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