Large Recall NHTSA · 06V001000 Reported January 5, 2006

Steering hose

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Steering · 216,299 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06V001000
Manufacturer Campaign
E23
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
216,299
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 5, 2006

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the high pressure power steering hose may prematurely heat age and develop a leak.

Safety Consequence

Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in an underhood fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the high pressure power steering hose free of charge. the the recall began on april 10, 2006. owners may 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 06V001000 or campaign E23.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 06V001000

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

What is recall 06V001000?

NHTSA recall 06V001000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on January 5, 2006. It addresses: Steering hose. The recall affects approximately 216,299 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V001000 or the manufacturer campaign number E23. 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.