2005 Chrysler 300, 2005 Dodge Magnum Recall: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BATTERY CABLE FASTENERS AT THE BULKHEAD…

NHTSA campaign 04V334000 · Electrical System · filed Jul 9, 2004 · verified Sep 13, 2026

Units reported

20K

Manufacturer

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

Risk

Fire

Owner letters

Mailing began Jul 6, 2004

The defect

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BATTERY CABLE FASTENERS AT THE BULKHEAD STUD MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED.

The risk

A LOOSE FASTENER CAN CAUSE AN INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE.

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The fix — what to do

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.

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).

Affected vehicles

Make	Model	Model years
Chrysler	300	2005
Dodge	Magnum	2005

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 04V334000 (manufacturer number D28). Data last verified Sep 13, 2026.