Recall 04V334000: Battery Cable Stud Torque

Make / Models : Model/Build Years:

Chrysler / 300 2005

Dodge / Magnum 2005

MANUFACTURER: DaimlerChrysler Corporation

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V334000 Recall Date : JUL 02, 2004

COMPONENT: Electrical System: Battery: Cables

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 20060

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

CONSEQUENCE:
A loose fastener can cause an instrument panel fire.

REMEDY:
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.

NOTES:
DaimlerChrysler Recall NO. D28. Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH 2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).