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pumpkin Prowler Junkie Posts: 7907 From: Las Cruces, NM, USA Registered: DEC 2001	posted 06-04-2004 01:28 PM DETROIT (Reuters) - DaimlerChrysler's (NYSE:DCX - news) (DCXGn.DE) Chrysler division is recalling more than 438,000 PT Cruisers because power steering fluid can leak from the vehicles, causing potential engine compartment fires, federal safety regulators said on Friday. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (news - web sites) said 438,391 PT Cruisers from the 2001-2004 model years were affected by the recall, which is a blow to Chrysler's recent claims about improved quality. NHTSA said the safety defect stemmed from contact on some of the vehicles between a high pressure power steering hose and the automatic transaxle differential cover. Chrysler spokeswoman Curtrise Garner said there had been nine reports of underhood fires apparently caused by the problem. "The likelihood of fires is very low," she said, adding that no injuries or deaths had been reported. (link here http://tinyurl.com/2jk7r ) ------------------ Current mods: Mopar dual exhaust & front mudflaps; MacMotorsports Air Intake; Real Rod Air Patrol; Graphics by Balistek Designs; ($8) Chrome grille; Chrome tire valve-stem covers; Painted rear bumper lettering; Prowler Pro Gears; Synthetic Oil; Raybestos Ceramic Brake Pads; TGF Door Panel Inserts & Headrest Covers; SheepskinExpress Sheepskin Seatcovers; Grille Light; Pinstriping by Bo Boring; Painted Valve Cover; Window Tinting; Windshield Visor Banner; Front Bumper Removal / Relocation of Front Turn Signal Lights; Real Rod Transmission Cooler Cover, Sill and Carper Covers, Aero Front Covers and Roadster Rear Pan, rear bumpers removed; rear mudflaps; painted calipers; Prowler Products by Gary Drilled Rotors, front and rear; Painted tach; Jay's Aluminum Billet Center Caps w/shimmers, Chrome Lugnuts and Chrome Radio Bezel Shimmer; Dash Rings; Windshield Wiper Arm Removal; Fender Trim; Speaker Replacement; Painted Plenum; Painted Radiator Crossmember; Painted Rear Mudflaps; Air Patrol graphics. More 'Pumpkin' photos . . . . . More cars and other stuff New pictures in Personal Scrapbook (02/23/03) "I may have to grow older, but I do not have to grow up!" "The Prowler is not a car to go from Point A to Point B. The Prowler is the Point!"
ed monahan Prowler Junkie Posts: 33595 From: Cincinnati, OH Registered: JUL 2000	posted 09-29-2004 10:21 PM Anyone with a PT get a recall notice. We got one for Sandy's 2001 (which we bought used from Steve Clark) but none for my 2002, which we bought new. Today I got a recall for my 94 Intrepid, which was pristine but abused by Alley Cat. I sold it about 2 1/2 years ago.
TFischer Prowler Junkie Posts: 4913 From: Texas, USA Registered: MAR 2002	posted 09-29-2004 10:45 PM We never got one for Jamie's and it's a 2002. T
DIXIE Cat Prowler Junkie Posts: 435 From: FLORIDA, USA Registered: MAR 2011	posted 09-29-2004 11:07 PM As of this date, we have not received one on the 2002 PT Cruiser our daughter has but will definitely be on the lookout for it. Thanks "Pumpkin" for your post. Nancy
pumpkin Prowler Junkie Posts: 7907 From: Las Cruces, NM, USA Registered: DEC 2001	posted 09-30-2004 12:26 AM We got our recall Monday. Made appointment with the dealer. As of today they have not replaced any hoses at our dealer. ------------------ Current mods: Mopar dual exhaust & front mudflaps; MacMotorsports Air Intake; Real Rod Air Patrol; Graphics by Balistek Designs; ($8) Chrome grille; Chrome tire valve-stem covers; Painted rear bumper lettering; Prowler Pro Gears; Synthetic Oil; Raybestos Ceramic Brake Pads; TGF Door Panel Inserts & Headrest Covers; SheepskinExpress Sheepskin Seatcovers; Grille Light; Pinstriping by Bo Boring; Painted Valve Cover; Window Tinting; Windshield Visor Banner; Front Bumper Removal / Relocation of Front Turn Signal Lights; Real Rod Transmission Cooler Cover, Sill and Carpet Covers, Aero Front Covers and Roadster Rear Pan, rear bumpers removed; rear mudflaps; painted calipers; Prowler Products by Gary Drilled Rotors, front and rear; Painted tach; Jay's Aluminum Billet Center Caps w/shimmers, Chrome Lugnuts and Chrome Radio Bezel Shimmer; Dash Rings; Windshield Wiper Arm Removal; Fender Trim; Speaker Replacement; Painted Plenum; Painted Radiator Crossmember; Painted Rear Mudflaps; Air Patrol graphics; Aluminum engine compartment support bars; PlasmaGlow 7-color LED Underbody Kit; Dash Designs Dash Mat; Airbrushed Rear Trim Panel and Painted Headlight Caps. More 'Pumpkin' photos . . . . . More cars and other stuff New pictures in Personal Scrapbook (02/23/03) "I may have to grow older, but I do not have to grow up!" "The Prowler is not a car to go from Point A to Point B. The Prowler is the Point!" This message has been edited by pumpkin on 09-30-2004 at 12:27 AM
idive Prowler Junkie Posts: 8483 From: Texas USA Registered: APR 2003	posted 09-30-2004 12:56 AM This is a longstanding issue with many Chrylser vehicles. This is the first I have heard of one being recalled for it. I read an article recently online (in alpar I think) detailing this. I also just noticed that my power steering groan on my van has gotten worse (it's groaned since new and dealer said they all do). After checking the power steering fluid level, I saw NOTHING on the dipstick. After filling it up, I noticed immediately it was leaking right back out at the hose underneath.
kat hunter Prowler Junkie Posts: 1049 From: central Illinois Registered: JUL 2003	posted 09-30-2004 07:14 AM I haven't received a notice on my 2001 PT yet. ------------------
ALLEY CAT Prowler Junkie Posts: 36093 From: Mesa, Az Registered: JUL 2000	posted 09-30-2004 07:43 AM quote: Originally posted by ed monahan: Today I got a recall for my 94 Intrepid, which was pristine but abused by Alley Cat. I sold it about 2 1/2 years ago. Pristine Intrepid of yours? All quarters rusted through,,,two doors of different colors,,,mirrors ripped off,,,huge blue smoke cloud emitting from engine,,,muffler dragging on the ground,,,no wheel covers,,,front and rear bumpers crushed in,,,,and it looked like a wild dog chewed up the entire interior... Yup, it was pristine, lol.
ed monahan Prowler Junkie Posts: 33595 From: Cincinnati, OH Registered: JUL 2000	posted 09-30-2004 09:02 PM quote: Originally posted by ALLEY CAT: Pristine Intrepid of yours? All quarters rusted through,,,two doors of different colors,,,mirrors ripped off,,,huge blue smoke cloud emitting from engine,,,muffler dragging on the ground,,,no wheel covers,,,front and rear bumpers crushed in,,,,and it looked like a wild dog chewed up the entire interior... Yup, it was pristine, lol. Sure, it was not perfect but except for those slight imperfections that you so eloquently pointed out, it WAS pristine. lol
ed monahan Prowler Junkie Posts: 33595 From: Cincinnati, OH Registered: JUL 2000	posted 10-12-2004 08:32 PM I called the dealer and took Sandy's car in. They said D-C is doing the recall in sections so they do not get swamped all at once. Recalls will be coming, I guess.
Dave Mills Prowler Junkie Posts: 5419 From: Johnstown, PA, USA Registered: JUL 2000	posted 10-12-2004 08:41 PM I believe we received a recall for Craig's (PTLeftTurn) car earlier.
ed monahan Prowler Junkie Posts: 33595 From: Cincinnati, OH Registered: JUL 2000	posted 11-08-2004 10:30 PM I got my recall today for the 2002 PT.
CJ Prowler Junkie Posts: 18860 From: Rochester Hills, MI USA Registered: JUL 2000	posted 11-08-2004 10:53 PM Don't have one for my 2004.
ed monahan Prowler Junkie Posts: 33595 From: Cincinnati, OH Registered: JUL 2000	posted 11-08-2004 11:02 PM It looks like they are spacing them out about a month. Oct. for 2001, Nov. for 2002, so look for one after the first of the year.
CJ Prowler Junkie Posts: 18860 From: Rochester Hills, MI USA Registered: JUL 2000	posted 11-08-2004 11:25 PM It'll get here when it gets here...........as my daughter-in-law always says......"I aint' scared!"
Want one Prowler Junkie Posts: 216 From: arlington heights illinois usa Registered: APR 2004	posted 11-11-2004 07:04 PM Got mine Tuesday for my 04 with 4k on the OD.
ed monahan Prowler Junkie Posts: 33595 From: Cincinnati, OH Registered: JUL 2000	posted 11-11-2004 10:05 PM I took mine in late this afternoon to leave it. They told me it would take about 10 minutes since only ONE out of 100 has needed a new hose, all the other ones were okay. It took them about 10 minutes to look at it and I was out of there.
YELLER CAT Prowler Junkie Posts: 29 From: FLORIDA, USA Registered: JUN 2012	posted 11-12-2004 02:30 PM Received the recall today for our daughter's '02 PT.

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