1998 DODGE DURANGO RECALL - #98V019000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE FASTENER WHICH SECURES THE GENERATOR CABLE TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (PDC) HAS AN INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD, RESULTING IN A LOOSE CONNECTION AND ELECTRICAL ARCING AT THE CONNECTION.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1998 DODGE DURANGO |
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| Manufacturer |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1997 - 1/15/1998 |
| Recalled on |
2/5/1998 |
| Influenced by |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
3/2/1998 |
| # Affected |
37,900 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE FASTENER WHICH SECURES THE GENERATOR CABLE TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (PDC) HAS AN INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD, RESULTING IN A LOOSE CONNECTION AND ELECTRICAL ARCING AT THE CONNECTION. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE GENERATOR CABLE AND BATTERY CABLE FASTENERS TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MARCH 2, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 DODGE DURANGO Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1998 DODGE DURANGO Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING
1998 DODGE DURANGO Recall for AIR BAGS
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Comments
8/30/2012 - Paul Jewell
I bought a 1999 Dodge Durango SLT 5.2 LTR engine as of 3 t0 4 YRS ago, And In some cases like mine it absolutely does mean it can be an ABSOLUTELY UNRELIABLE & ABSOLUTE DANGEROUS vehicle!!!!! ..Everything that can happen, has happened to this vehicle. The Front differential exploded on the highway 4 miles after I had to put in 4 wheel drive & almost caused me to wreck,I Had to replace the whole front differential axles.. The back (REAR) breaks have never worked since I bought the thing, The Exhaust manifolds lip holes(BOTH) got so hot that the bolts that connect it to the manifold pipes burned off and is now, and has been sitting for a month since I can't keep it together. Right now all three of my front brake lines have rotted into, at the connector from the master cylinder that sends the fluid to the front 2 wheels!!.. That's just the START of all of the terrible danger that it poses to me and other drivers on the road. This vehicle should be considered a complete rec