Make / Models / Years:
CHRYSLER / CIRRUS 1999-2000
DODGE / STRATUS 1999-2000
PLYMOUTH / BREEZE 1999-2000
Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacturer’s Report Number : E23
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V001000
Mfg's Report Date : JAN 04, 2006
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 216299

Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the high pressure power steering hose may prematurely heat age and develop a leak.

Consequence: Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in an underhood fire.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the high pressure power steering hose free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact

Notes: Customers can 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 www.safecar.gov.