August 5, 2004
DaimlerChrysler is recalling 831,000 minivans which could have weak power steering hoses and a small number of Dodge Ram trucks that could have a lose alternator wire.
The affected hose in the minivans can become weak with age and leak power steering fluid, which could start a fire under the hood.
The minivan recall affects 2002, 2003 and 2004 Dodge Caravans and Grand Caravans, and Chrysler's Voyager and Town & Country models equipped with V-6 engines. Owners will receive letters about the problem in September, Chrysler said.
The company is also recalling immediately 2,000 Dodge Rams from 2004 with 4.7 liter engines. An alternator wire in the these trucks can hit a valve, cause a short circuit and pose a fire danger.
