A loss of power steering assist may require extra steering effort, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist — Hose, Piping, And Connections

Date Announced

MAY 06, 2016

Vehicles Affected

8,569

Dodge Recall #

S08

NHTSA Campaign #

16V273000

Summary

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 31, 2007, to November 12, 2016. After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist.

Actions

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S08.

Documents (21)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Safety Recall Communication Guide 2016
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-2
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Dealer Recall Communication Guide 2016
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Safety Recall Communication Guide 2016
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Safety Recall Communication Guide 2016
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - May 2016
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Defect 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 05/06/2016 New Safety Recall Advanced Communication – S08050616
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Chronology
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) Recall Communication Guide 2016
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2016-3
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2016-4