2000 Plymouth Breeze steering problems

Filed Oct 3, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 186,998 miles · WA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 plymouth breeze. After parking the vehicle, it began to smoke and caught on fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with water. The fire department was not notified. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the wire harnesses, battery, and power steering cables needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 186,998.

Filed Oct 1, 2014 · Fuel system, Steering · WA · fire

We had been having trouble with smoke coming from under the hood. We thought it was oil leaking. We stopped and my husband checked under the hood. He didn't find any oil but there was some power steering fluid on his hand. He thought he knew what the problem was and we could make it to our destination where he would try to fix it. When we arrived at our destination, the car was smoking some. I parked in one location, but then decided to park in another. As I turned my steering wheel to park in the other location, smoke began to come from under the hood. As I completed parking, the smoke got heavier and heavier until flames began to appear by the windshield from under the hood and you could smell rubber burning. We immediately existed the car. My husband opened the hood a little to try to stop the fire from spreading. Eventually he put the fire out with water. Most of the wiring and hoses near the power steering area were burnt or damaged and had to be replaced. We had to have the car towed to a friend's house until we could buy all the parts that were destroyed in the fire.

Filed Jan 28, 2013 · Steering · 132,000 miles · NY

On 1/25/13 I had some minor repair work done on my vehicle. My mechanic informed me that I had a leak in my power steering hose. He also informed me of a recall that had been issued in 2006 #06v001000. I never received notice of this recall. I have owned the vehicle since 2004, and am in possession of the title that verifies that. I called my local dealer, security dodge on long island, ny to discuss the matter. I was informed by their service department that my vehicle did not show any open recalls. They told me this recall was remedied in 2007 in cottonwood, az. They also gave me the name of the owner, which is not me. My car was never serviced in cottonwood, az. At the time that was 2 hours from where I lived. I opened a case with daimler chrysler who instructed me to contact the service manager at security dodge. The service manager was far from helpful or interested in the confusion with this situation. I have just read all of the incidents of fire resulting from this hose and I need help in getting this rectified. It appears there must be a clerical error with my VIN number in their system. I feel this is backed up by the fact they gave me the incorrect name of the owner as well. I am now very fearful to drive this vehicle. I never had this recall repair made in cottonwood, az in 2007 or at any other time. Can you assist me in getting this rectified?

Filed Nov 28, 2011 · Steering · 140,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 plymouth breeze. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the steering wheel became very difficult to maneuver. The contact heard a loud popping noise and the vehicle began to smoke from under the hood. The police and fire department were called and they advised he contact that the fire started from the power steering hose fracturing. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 140,000.

Filed Jun 17, 2008 · Steering · 81,000 miles · TX · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 plymouth breeze. The vehicle had been parked for less than one minute when the contact noticed smoke under the hood. The smoke then turned into flames. The contact used a blanket and a water hose to extinguish the fire. The vehicle sustained $1,900 worth of damages. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v191000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections) three weeks after the fire. Plymouth sent a contractor to investigate the cause of the fire and concluded that the fire was not related to the safety recall. The vehicle was repaired by a mechanic. After repairing the vehicle, the mechanic discovered a leak from the high pressure power steering hose directly onto the exhaust manifold, which was the possible cause of the fire. The mechanic also stated that it was physically impossible to identify the hose leak unless the vehicle was running under pressure. When the plymouth representative investigated the vehicle, it was not running. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 81,000.

Filed Nov 27, 2007 · Steering · GA · fire

Purchase vehicle on oct 16 or 17. Car was running fine . With the exception that it was leaking power steering fluid. On nov 18, sunday. 2007 I went to church and about 15 minutes after parking my car, the church made an announcement that there was a vehicle on fire, and gave my plate(tag) number. When I went outside the firefighters were putting an underhood fire in my car. If the fire would have started minutes before me and my two daughters could have been hurt. The fire department had said to me that the cause of the fire was a technical problem with the vehicle which prompted me to research if it had been a recall. In doing research, I noticed that there was a recall on this vehicle 2000 plymouth breeze. The recall # is e23 high pressure power steering hose. I contacted my local dodge dealership, and they told me that there was nothing they can do. That they only service vehicles that have not been damaged. The person I spoke to was gary in the service department at bob williams dodge dealership in rome, ga 30161 (706‑232‑7793). I need to know how to go about having my vehicle inspected to determine if they are liable for the fire. He told me I had to get a lawyer and have the courts determine that. Please advice as to how to go about resolving my issue.

Filed Jun 22, 2007 · Steering · 110,000 miles · IL · fire · 2 injuries

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 plymouth breeze. While driving, smoke began rising from underneath the hood. The contact pulled over and shut off the engine. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were two minor injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact stated that she received recall notice # 06v001000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections). The recall repair has not been performed. The current and failure mileages were 110,000.

Filed Mar 12, 2007 · Steering · 68,000 miles · IA · fire

Tl* - the contact called regarding the 2000 plymouth breeze. The contact stated the vehicle was driven for approximately 30 minutes and parked. The contact stated there were no warning indicators. The contact was notified that there was smoke coming from under the hood. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire. The contact did not have a fire report. The manufacturer sent out an investigator and it was determined that the power steering hose leaked. There were no injuries. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

Filed Feb 16, 2007 · Steering · MO · fire

2000 plymouth breeze burst into flames customer believes that it has to do with recall e23- high pressure power steering hose**cc this vehicle doesn't belong to the consumer, he wrote in about a young man who approached him about his vehicle catching on fire. Two weeks prior, a recall was issued regarding the high pressure power steering hose.

Filed Feb 15, 2007 · Steering · DC

Customer has concerns about recall e-23 high pressure steering hose**cc the vehicle was taken to have the recall repaired. Three hours after the vehicle was at the dealer the consumer was told that the part to repair the problem was not available and had to be ordered.