Vehicle recall 04V386000 · August 5, 2004
Dodge Caravan, Dodge Grand Caravan and 2 more models
On certain minivans equipped with 3.3 or 3.8L V-6 engine, the upper power steering cooler hose may split and cause a fluid leak.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain minivans equipped with 3.3 or 3.8L V-6 engine, the upper power steering cooler hose may split and cause a fluid leak.
- Consequence
- Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an under hood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the upper power steering cooler hose. This recall began on September 27, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes
- Recall no. D37.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V386000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 5, 2004
- Filed by
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- D37
- Owner notification
- September 27, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 681,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chrysler Town and Country (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
- Chrysler Voyager (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
- Dodge Caravan (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
- Dodge Grand Caravan (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
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