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PTCCmike
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Posted: Jun 4, 2004, 11:29 AM
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PT Cruiser Power Steering Hose Safety Recall
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New PT Cruiser Safety Recall
Chrysler today announced a recall of 438,000 plus model year 2001 to 2005 PT
Cruisers for possible underhood engine fires caused apparently by the
rubbing of a power steering hose on the transmission housing. Nine reported
fires with no injuries have occurred due to this problem so they have
initiated this recall. It appears only automatic transmission, non-turbo PT
Cruisers are involved.
Recalls are service procedures that Chrysler Service Technicians perform
when required by the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).
The factory always pays for the repair required by a recall. Owners of
recalled vehicles usually receive a notice in the mail instructing them to
visit the dealer for the repair. The dealer service dept will have to check
your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) for eligibility before proceeding
with the repairs.
The public usually learns about recalls before the dealers receive the
paperwork and parts to do the repairs.
This is because the NHTSA usually alerts the media of a new recall before
the parts and repair instructions can be distributed to all the dealers.
If you suspect there may be a recall on your car, ask the
dealer service department to input your VIN into the computer for
verification that a recall applies and has not already been completed.
NHTSA makes available an online lookup for Technical Service Bulletins and
Recalls
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/
Here are the details of this recall as available from the NHTSA:
Recall date : Jun 02, 2004
Make : Chrysler
Model : PT Cruiser
Year : 2001-2005
Potential number of units affected : 438,391
NHTSA campaign ID number : 04V268000
Daimlerchrysler recall number: D18
Component:
Steering: hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and
connections
Summary:
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.4l
Non-turbo engines and automatic transaxles.
Routing variation in the high pressure power
steering hose could allow contact with the
automatic transaxle differential cover,
potentially damaging the hose.
Consequence:
Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an
ignition source can result in an underhood fire.
Remedy:
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 manufacturer has not yet provided an
owner notification schedule. Owners should contact
Daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1408.
Customers can also contact the national highway
traffic safety administration's auto safety
hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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Mariner
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Posted: Sep 23, 2004, 3:38 AM
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Did Chrysler ever issue any recalls to anyone? We never received one and the dealer says there is no such recall?
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Salty
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Posts: 821 | From: Poulsbo, WA, USA
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Kattin
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Posted: Sep 25, 2004, 3:46 PM
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Hi Mariner!!
Long time no see. Miss you and Marylyn (sp)
And I was notified by phone on Wed. the 22nd of Sept. by Premier Chrysler to bring my car in for recall, but have yet to receive mailed notification.
So guess guess I'll schedule for it asap.
Anyway, hope you two are doing well and that we see you again.
Take care,
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Posts: 269 | From: Gig Harbor, Wa.
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HipCat
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Posted: Sep 28, 2004, 7:56 AM
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I just received my notice yesterday (Sept. 27, 2004). I made an appointment to take my Cruiser in on Friday. They only had one hose in stock! So I suggest making a call before showing up. 
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jose995
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Posted: Sep 28, 2004, 10:01 AM
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I've contacted 2 dealers, both of whom say there's no recall. I e-mailed DC, including the NHTSA numbers, and received this response.
Dear Joe:
Thanks for the email regarding recalls affecting your 2004 Chrysler PT
Cruiser.
Once a determination has been made by DaimlerChrysler that a safety
recall is necessary, to correct a problem with one of our products, a
report is sent to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) to advise them of the issue. Since this typically occurs in
the
early stages of the overall recall process, the vehicles involved and
the repair procedure have not been finalized. Further, the necessary
repair parts need to be manufactured and distributed to our Dealers.
When all of this is accomplished, the recall is "launched". At that
time, involved vehicles are loaded into the computer and our Dealers
and
customers are sent recall notification letters.
The involved vehicle information for a recall is not available until
the
recall is launched. Therefore, the information you are seeking is not
yet available. If your vehicle is involved in a recall, you will be
notified by mail. If the number of recalled vehicles is substantial,
often a phased launch is conducted and notices are sent out over a
period of time.
If you are experiencing any problems with an issue you feel may be
related to this recall, we would certainly recommend that you contact
your local dealer to arrange an appointment so that they can inspect
the
vehicle and determine the appropriate course of action.
If you have further questions, please feel free to call us at
800-992-1997.
Thank you for your email.
Based on others' experiences, I'm guessing we are in the first stages of the recall. Some of us receiving notices- some not, some dealers not yet aware. I'm thinking that in a couple of weeks it will all work out. 
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Joe and Teresa
HIS: '04 Inferno Red, 16" Chrome Smoothies, 225/50R16 Toyo tires, horizontal billet grill, Eibach lowering springs (1.5 and 2.0) and anti-roll bars, MagnaFlow dual exhaust, Screamin' Deamon coil, Live Wires, polished cone intake, billet antenna, billet fuel door, polished vent knobs, polished stainless rear hatch struts.
HERS: '04 Inferno Red, Paint matched wheels w/ chrome trim rings, Chrome door and hatch inserts, chrome beltline, chrome grill trim, chrome plate holder, billet antenna, chrome exhaust tip, chrome fuel door.
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Posts: 18 | From: California
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Richard in Idaho
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Posted: Sep 28, 2004, 11:50 AM
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Got the notice in todays mail. Have not called dealer yet.
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Richard Westcott
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Meridian, ID
Red, 2006 GT
Mods:
Fuzzy Dice.
Presto Change-o third brake light mask.
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Posts: 1569 | From: Meridian, ID
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silblue
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Posted: Oct 11, 2004, 6:40 PM
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Mine was fixed by Riverside Auto last week in Bonnersferry Id.
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Posts: 73 | From: Bonners Ferry, ID
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Richard in Idaho
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Posted: Oct 12, 2004, 9:57 AM
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Mine was Ok no fix needed. Took about 10 minutes
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Richard Westcott
Idaho/Montana Director
Meridian, ID
Red, 2006 GT
Mods:
Fuzzy Dice.
Presto Change-o third brake light mask.
More to come.
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Posts: 1569 | From: Meridian, ID
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Dream3
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Posted: Oct 12, 2004, 8:19 PM
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I have not rec'd any recall notice in the mail, but I have been reading about many events here, should I still persue the investigation? I recently bought a DCS # 3 July,2004. It has highout turbo 2.4L autotrans. Thanks _Crystal
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Crystal~ Life is like road trip & really sweet in a PT Cruiser! #1276
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Posts: 546 | From: Kansas
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orangecrush
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Posted: Oct 13, 2004, 9:36 AM
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The dream cruiser 3 has a turbo. This recall is for non turbo models.
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