NHTSA Campaign #07E023000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

MARCH 29
2007

13,128 vehicles recalled

2005 DODGE STRATUS -- Certain cardone master cylinders with date codes lower than dca7078 sold as replacement equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. The seal on master cylinder can fail and leak brake fluid.

Loss of brake fluid can result in poor braking performance, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. The recall began during April 2007. Owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E023000 »

NHTSA Campaign #04V579000 STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

DECEMBER 09
2004

26,354 vehicles recalled

2005 DODGE STRATUS -- On certain sedans and convertible model vehicles, the right steering knuckle may have been damaged during the component manufacturing process.

This could cause the steering knuckle to crack and separate from the upper control arm, which could result in a crash.

Dealers will inspect and replace the right steering knuckle. The recall began on December 27, 2004. Owners should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04V579000 »

NHTSA Campaign #04V532000 SEAT BELTS:REAR

NOVEMBER 02
2004

8,000 vehicles recalled

2005 DODGE STRATUS -- On certain sedans, the left and right rear outboard retractor and turning loop bolts on the seat belts may not have been properly tightened.

In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.

Dealers will inspect and tighten the affected fasteners. The recall began on November 15, 2004. Owners should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #04V532000 »