| UPDATE - Chrysler recalls 681,000 minivans
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DETROIT, Aug 4 (Reuters) - DaimlerChrysler's (NYSE:DCX - News; XETRA:DCXGn.DE
- News) Chrysler division on Wednesday said it was recalling about
681,000 minivans to replace a potentially defective power steering
component.
The models
recalled, in a blow to Chrysler's recent claims of improved quality,
are from the 2002-2004 model years and equipped with V-6 engines.
The automaker
said the upper power steering hose on the recalled vehicles may
be prone to leakage, particularly in cold climates, potentially
triggering engine compartment fires.
No injuries
have been linked to the problem, Chrysler said.
Separately,
Chrysler said it was also recalling 2,000 Dodge Ram pickups from
the 2004 model year due to a possible problem with the wiring on
their alternators.
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