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Recall 06V-386

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 2007 Chrysler Aspen and 1 other model: Steering.

At a glance

Campaign number
06V-386
Reported
October 11, 2006
Vehicles affected
6,644 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the right front steering knuckle may have been improperly manufactured. Because of a broken cooling line, parts cast in tool cavity #63 on july 18 and july 19, 2006, may have a cold shut condition and could fracture.

The risk

This could cause a loss of steering control and result in a crash without warning.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the recalled vehicles to identify the defective parts and replace if they are within that lot. The recall began on november 8, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Daimlerchrysler recall no. F48.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles