Canada - Recall - K26 Power Steering Pressure Hose
BulletinK26
Issue Date
2011-01-11
IMPORTANT
DEALER SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY RECALL K26 POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE
MODELS:
2010 (JS) Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles built from July 28, 2010 through August 30, 2010 (MDH 072806 through 083012).
MODELS:
2010 (JC) Dodge Journey
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles built August 10, 2010 through August 30, 2010 (MDH 081016 through 083014).
MODELS:
2010 (LC/LX) Dodge Challenger/Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission built from July 27, 2010 through August 26, 2010 (MDH 072715 through 082611).
^ The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) drain tube and grommet on about 50,000 of the above vehicles may leak water onto the passenger compartment carpeting and/or the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module. This can lead to the illumination of the airbag warning light and the potential for an inadvertent airbag deployment without warning.
MODELS:
2011 (DS) Ram 1500 Series Truck
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles equipped with a 3.7L, 4.7L or 5.7L engine built through August 26, 2010 (MDH 082623).
^ The power steering pressure hose on about 2,611 of the above vehicles may separate and cause a loss of power steering fluid. Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an underhood fire.
^ To correct this condition, the power steering pressure hose material identification number must be inspected. Pressure hoses found without the correct material identification number must be replaced.
Recall and Parts Information
Canadian Recall Service Instructions and Part Numbers can be different. Always use the attached Canadian Recall Notification for service instructions and parts information.
This Canadian Recall Notification can also be found in DealerCONNECT - See below:
DealerCONNECT > Service > In the Repair section TechCONNECT > 30 - CANADIAN RECALLS
The V.I.N. range for vehicles involved in this campaign is as follows:
2B3CA3CV9AH259765 - 2B3CJ7DW8AH296496
1B3CC4FB1AN190028 - 1C3CC4FB4AN217712
3D4PH6FV6AT234857 - 3D4PG4FB9AT254257
3D7JB1EP0BG506667 - 3D7JV1ET3BG506926
1D7RB1GPXBS500299 - 1D7RV1GT2BS530790
DEALER VIN LISTS Located in DealerCONNECT - Global Recall System (GRS)
GRS has been developed to provide dealers with an up-to-date list of involved vehicles by recall number and by dealer code. Owners known to Chrysler are also listed. Involved vehicles will be removed from the GRS within several days of submitting repair claims.
To use the GRS in DealerCONNECT, you first need to click on the Service tab and then in the Repair section click on Global Recall System. Your dealer's VIN list for each Recall can be sorted by: Unsold Vehicles (at the time of Recall launch), Phone Number, City Name, Zip Code (Postal Code) or VIN.
Dealer Information
Owner Letter