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Dodge after exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist.

NHTSA campaign 16V-273 · Reported May 6, 2016 · 8,569 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Dodge Journey
VEHICLES AFFECTED
8,569
REMEDY
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) reported a problem with the hydraulic power assist hose, piping, and connections. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist.

WHY IT MATTERS

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

WHAT TO DO

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-273.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2009–2016Dodge Journey

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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