2000 Dodge Stratus Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2000 Dodge Stratus. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 06V001000Jan 5, 2006216,299 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
  Covers: Dodge Stratus 1999–2000, Chrysler Cirrus 1999–2000, Plymouth Breeze 1999–2000

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

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

  Remedy: 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.

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• 00V366000Nov 9, 20001,211,756 vehicles potentially affected
  Child seat
  Covers: Dodge Stratus 2000–2001, Plymouth Neon 2000–2001, Dodge Neon 2000–2001 +16 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a child restraint system's tether strap to the tether anchorage.

  Possible consequence: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.

  Remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.

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• 00V196000Jul 17, 20003,400 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Dodge Stratus 2000, Chrysler Cirrus 2000, Plymouth Breeze 2000

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with an inadequate weld between the right front brake hose block and the stand-off bracket.

  Possible consequence: Separation of the stand-off bracket from the block could cause fatigue damage of the right front brake tube and result in a half system brake loss.

  Remedy: Dealers will add a brake line bracket to the right front brake tube.

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• 00V066000Mar 2, 200017,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: Dodge Stratus 2000, Chrysler Cirrus 2000, Plymouth Breeze 2000

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with incorrect child lock instruction labels.

  Possible consequence: The incorrect labels could cause confusion as to whether the childproof safety lock was activated.

  Remedy: Owners will be provided with correct labels.

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• 00V067000Mar 2, 200038 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
  Covers: Dodge Stratus 2000, Chrysler Cirrus 2000, Plymouth Breeze 2000

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The affected vehicles were built with unpainted fuel tank straps.

  Possible consequence: The paint provides corrosion protection necessary to ensure the straps do not loosen over time.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank straps.

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