Vehicle recall 04V481000 · October 8, 2004
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 4-wheel antilock braking system (ABS), 2.4L high output turbocharged engine, and 5-speed manual transaxle, may exhibit inadequate…
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- Summary
- Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 4-wheel antilock braking system (ABS), 2.4L high output turbocharged engine, and 5-speed manual transaxle, may exhibit inadequate clearance between the left front brake tube and the transaxle housing.
- Consequence
- Contact between the brake tube and the transaxle housing over an extended period of time may eventually lead to perforation of the brake tube, which could lead to a loss of braking force in the left front/right rear circuit of vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install revised brake tubes. The recall began October 25, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes
- Daimlerchrysler recall no. D45.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
- 04V481000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 8, 2004
- Filed by
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- D45
- Owner notification
- October 25, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 115
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chrysler PT Cruiser (2005): 2005
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