Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V334000 Reported July 9, 2004

Daimlerchrysler/battery cable fasteners

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Electrical System · 20,060 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04V334000
Manufacturer Campaign
D28
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
20,060
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 9, 2004

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable fasteners at the bulkhead stud may not have been properly tightened.

Safety Consequence

A loose fastener can cause an instrument panel fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will tighten the bulkhead stud battery cable fasteners to the proper specification. owner notification began on july 6, 2004. owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 04V334000 or campaign D28.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04V334000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V334000?

NHTSA recall 04V334000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on July 9, 2004. It addresses: Daimlerchrysler/battery cable fasteners. The recall affects approximately 20,060 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V334000 or the manufacturer campaign number D28. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.