Chrysler / Dodge recall: Steering
What is wrong
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler sebring, 300, charger (lx) and dodge challenger (lc), avenger (js), and journey (jc), as well as model year 2011 dodge ram light duty pickup (ds) vehicles. Some of these vehicles may experience a separation at the crimped end of the power steering pressure hose assembly.
What could happen
Leaked power steering fluid onto hot engine components could cause a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary the power steering pressure hoses free of charge. The safety recall began on december 20, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Vehicles covered
- Chrysler 300 2010
- Chrysler Sebring 2010
- Dodge Avenger 2010
- Dodge Challenger 2010
- Dodge Journey 2010
- Dodge Ram 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V475000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler Group LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 7, 2010
- Owners notified
- Dec 27, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 23,237
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 27, 2010 to Aug 30, 2010
- Part
- Steering › Electric power assist system
- Maker's own recall number
- K26
Notes
Chrysler's campaign number is k26. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Dodge / Ram recall: Back over prevention Aug 26, 2025
- Dodge recall: Exterior lighting Sep 29, 2022
- Chrysler / Dodge / Fiat and more recall: Electrical system Aug 9, 2018
- Dodge / Jeep recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Aug 9, 2018
- Dodge / Ram recall: Back over prevention Jun 14, 2018
- Dodge recall: Visibility Jun 14, 2018
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.