NHTSA recall 04V481000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Chrysler PT Cruiser
Reported Oct 8, 2004115 vehicles affectedDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONMaker’s number D45Built Aug 10, 2004 – Sep 3, 2004
The defect
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 4-wheel antilock braking system (ABS), 2.4L high output turbocharged engine, and 5-speed manual transaxle, may exhibit inadequate clearance between the left front brake tube and the transaxle housing.
The risk
Contact between the brake tube and the transaxle housing over an extended period of time may eventually lead to perforation of the brake tube, which could lead to a loss of braking force in the left front/right rear circuit of vehicle.
The remedy
Dealers will install revised brake tubes. the recall began october 25, 2004. owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.