PT Cruiser Factory Recalls: 2003

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2003 Chrysler Pt cruiser
NHTSA Campaign #: 04V268000
Manufacturer Campaign #: D18
Make: Chrysler
Model: Pt cruiser
Year: 2003
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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2003 Chrysler Pt cruiser
NHTSA Campaign #: 03V076000
Manufacturer Campaign #: C09
Make: Chrysler
Model: Pt cruiser
Year: 2003
Component: Power train:clutch assembly
Manufacturers Involved: Daimlerchrysler corporation
Begin Date Of Manufacturing: 10/14/2002
End Date Of Manufacturing: 11/29/2002
Recall Type: V
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 816
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 04/15/2003
Recall Initiator: Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: Daimlerchrysler corporation
Date Report Received By ODI: 03/10/2003
Date Added To File: 03/17/2003
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Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: If this occurs, the clutch may not disengage when the clutch pedal is depressed.
Corrective Action: 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.