PT Cruiser Factory Recalls: 2002

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2002 Chrysler Pt cruiser
NHTSA Campaign #: 04V268000
Manufacturer Campaign #: D18
Make: Chrysler
Model: Pt cruiser
Year: 2002
Component: Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Manufacturers Involved: Daimlerchrysler corporation
Begin Date Of Manufacturing: 01/17/2000
End Date Of Manufacturing: 04/26/2004
Recall Type: V
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 438391
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 09/20/2004
Recall Initiator: Odi
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: Daimlerchrysler corporation
Date Report Received By ODI: 06/03/2004
Date Added To File: 06/03/2004
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Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an underhood fire.
Corrective Action: 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.

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2002 Chrysler Pt cruiser
NHTSA Campaign #: 02V215000
Manufacturer Campaign #: B23
Make: Chrysler
Model: Pt cruiser
Year: 2002
Component: Fuel system, gasoline:delivery
Manufacturers Involved: Daimlerchrysler corporation
Begin Date Of Manufacturing: 10/04/1999
End Date Of Manufacturing: 06/30/2002
Recall Type: V
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 345436
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 08/12/2002
Recall Initiator: Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: Daimlerchrysler corporation
Date Report Received By ODI: 08/08/2002
Date Added To File: 08/12/2002
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Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump module mounting flange could leak fuel if the vehicle is involved in a rollover crash.
Consequence Summary: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Corrective Action: 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.

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2002 Chrysler Pt cruiser
NHTSA Campaign #: 01V288000
Manufacturer Campaign #: 994
Make: Chrysler
Model: Pt cruiser
Year: 2002
Component: Electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Manufacturers Involved: Daimlerchrysler corporation
Begin Date Of Manufacturing: 07/01/2001
End Date Of Manufacturing: 08/16/2001
Recall Type: V
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 43000
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 10/08/2001
Recall Initiator: Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: Daimlerchrysler corporation
Date Report Received By ODI: 09/10/2001
Date Added To File: 09/21/2001
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Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: Driving the vehicle with an inoperative cluster could cause a distraction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.