NHTSA Campaign 07V426000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Issued by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported Sep 13, 2007 · 1,158 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE, THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD SEPARATE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL TANK TO LOOSEN AND LEAK FUEL.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERBODY FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGE | AVENGER | 2008 | 1,158 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V426000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.