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.