Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Sport Utility Vehicles. The Fuel Tank Strap Can Separate Due To Fatigue During Operation. If This Occurs, The Tank Will Be Unsupported, Increasing The Risk Of A Fuel Leak.
Make Of Vehicle
DODGE
Model Of Vehicle
DURANGO
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
99V342000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting
Effect Of Defect
Fuel Leakage, In The Presence Of An Ignition Source, Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Double Toggle Lock Fuel Tank Straps With Single Toggle Lock Design. Note: Affected Vehicles Built Through May 21, 1998, Also Require The Rear Brake Tube InspeCTIon/Repair. As A Result, The Fuel Tank Strap And Brake Tube Repair Will Be Performed On These Vheicles In A Single Service Procedure Under Recall 99V-341/Daimlerchrysler #841. Affected Vehicles Built From May 22, 1998 Through September 25, 1999, Only Require The Fuel Tank Strap Repair, Which Will Be Performed Under Recall 99V-342/Daimlerchrysler #842.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimlerchrysler Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19970827
End Of Manufacture
19980925
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
150729
Date Owners Notified
20000202
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
19991202