NHTSA Campaign 04V385000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION.
NHTSA campaign 04V385000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- ON CERTAIN PICK-UP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4.7L ENGINES, THE GENERATOR WIRING HARNESS MAY SHORT CIRCUIT DUE TO CONTACT WITH A VALVE COVER STUD.
- The risk
- A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE GENERATOR HARNESS CAN CAUSE AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ALTERNATOR WIRING INSULATION FOR DAMAGE AND REPAIR AND ADD A TIE-STRAP CLIP TO THE VALVE COVER STUD TO RETAIN THE WIRING. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes
- RECALL NO. D34. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Reported March 8, 2004
Vehicles covered by 04V385000 (1)
Dodge (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 04V385000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.