NHTSA recall campaign
04V334000
ManufacturerDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONReported2004-07-09Affected20,060 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BATTERY CABLE FASTENERS AT THE BULKHEAD STUD MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
Risk
A LOOSE FASTENER CAN CAUSE AN INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE BULKHEAD STUD BATTERY CABLE FASTENERS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →