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2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Component

Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the rear quarter glass attaching fasteners may pull through their mounts and allow the glass to separate from the vehicle.

Corrective Action

if the glass separates while driving, it could strike another vehicle or injure a pedestrian.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the rear quarter glass. the recall began on april 30, 2007. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Component

Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an underhood fire.

Recall Notes

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.

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

contact between the brake tube and the transaxle housing over an extended period of time may eventually lead to perforation of the brake tube, which could lead to a loss of braking force in the left front/right rear circuit of vehicle.

Recall Notes

dealers will install revised brake tubes. the recall began october 25, 2004. owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Component

Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the rear quarter glass attaching fasteners may pull through their mounts and allow the glass to separate from the vehicle.

Corrective Action

if the glass separates while driving, it could strike another vehicle or injure a pedestrian.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the rear quarter glass. the recall began on april 30, 2007. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Component

Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an underhood fire.

Recall Notes

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.

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Component

Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an underhood fire.

Recall Notes

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.

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Component

Power Train:Clutch Assembly

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, manual transmission models only, a welded pin internal to the dual-mass flywheel (dmf) assembly can unseat and become lodged between the flywheel and the clutch disc.

Corrective Action

if this occurs, the clutch may not disengage when the clutch pedal is depressed.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the flywheel and clutch assemblies with the updated design parts. owner notification began on april 14, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump module mounting flange could leak fuel if the vehicle is involved in a rollover crash.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a secondary seal over the fuel pump module. owner notification began august 12, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Component

Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an underhood fire.

Recall Notes

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.

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Component

Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles are being recalled for a software error in the instrument cluster microprocessor. under certain conditions, the cluster, with the majority of its gauges, illumination, and warning lamps, could become inoperative.

Corrective Action

driving the vehicle with an inoperative cluster could cause a distraction, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will re-flash the cluster software to correct the condition. owner notification began october 8, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump module mounting flange could leak fuel if the vehicle is involved in a rollover crash.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a secondary seal over the fuel pump module. owner notification began august 12, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Component

Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an underhood fire.

Recall Notes

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.

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

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 a fuel leakage.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

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. owner notification began august 12, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Component

Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the right rear "65%" seat center lower anchor was manufactured with a wire diameter that is greater than the maximum allowable dimension as specified in the standard.

Corrective Action

if the connector for a latch-type child restraint is not attached correctly to the anchorage points, the restraint will not properly protect a child in the event of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the right rear seat center anchor and, if necessary, resize the anchor to meet the diameter specified within the standard. owner notification began november 4, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Component

Child Seat

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss 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.

Corrective Action

in the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.