Dodge Recall 969: Daimlerchrysler/Transmission Hose
2001 Dodge Stratus
Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.
Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Cooling Unit And Lines
- Summary
- Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose manufacturing process allowed the reinforcement yard to breach the inner layer of some automatic transmission hoses weakening the inner wall which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.
- Actions
- Dealers will replace the transaxle oil cooler hoses. Owner notification began April 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Documents (13)
- Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
- Letter Acknowledgement
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Fax Acknowledgement
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Fax Acknowledgement
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
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