Vehicle recall 10V475000 · October 7, 2010
Chrysler 300, Dodge Avenger and 4 more models
Some of these vehicles may experience a separation at the crimped end of the power steering pressure hose assembly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 Chrysler sebring, 300, charger (lx) and Dodge challenger (lc), avenger (js), and journey (jc), as well as model year 2011 Dodge ram light duty pickup (ds) vehicles. Some of these vehicles may experience a separation at the crimped end of the power steering pressure hose assembly.
- Consequence
- Leaked power steering fluid onto hot engine components could cause a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary the power steering pressure hoses free of charge. The safety recall began on December 20, 2010. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes
- Chrysler's campaign number is K26. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V475000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 7, 2010
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- K26
- Owner notification
- December 27, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 23,237
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Electric power assist system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chrysler 300 (2010): 2010
- Chrysler Sebring (2010): 2010
- Dodge Avenger (2010): 2010
- Dodge Challenger (2010): 2010
- Dodge Journey (2010): 2010
- Dodge Ram (2011): 2011
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