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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 Jul 30, 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

MakeModelModel years
Chrysler3002005
DodgeMagnum2005

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All Chrysler 300 recalls → · All Chrysler recalls →

Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 04V334000 (manufacturer number D28). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.