CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2005: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
| Make : CHRYSLER | Model : PT CRUISER | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 2004-08-10 - 2004-09-03 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V481000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2004-10-25 | Date Received by ODI: 2004-10-08 | Date Added to Database: 2004-10-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: CHRYSLER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: D45 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 115 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
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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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. D45.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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