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NHTSA Recall 04V386000: Hose, piping, and connections (steering)

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 681,000 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Chrysler Town and Country.

681,000
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2004
owners notified (September 27)
NHTSA campaign04V386000
Manufacturer campaignD37
ComponentSTEERING › HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST › HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Report receivedAugust 5, 2004
Owner notificationSeptember 27, 2004
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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).

Vehicles covered by recall 04V386000

Make and modelModel years
Chrysler Town and Country2002, 2003, 2004
Chrysler Voyager2002, 2003, 2004
Dodge Caravan2002, 2003, 2004
Dodge Grand Caravan2002, 2003, 2004

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.