NHTSA Recall 09V003000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V003000; Date: Jan. 8, 2009
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Dodge Durango
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Chrysler Llc
Affected Units:: 18,951
Recall Summary:
Chrysler is recalling 18,951 my 2005 Dodge durango vehicles. The fuel tank filler tube inlet check valve may not fully close at the end of refueling. This could allow some fuel to escape from the vehicle through the filler neck at the end of refueling.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank inlet check valve. Vehicles found to have a suspect inlet check valve will have the fuel tank assembly replaced free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during April 2009. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Recall Notes:
Chrysler recall no. H45. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 6, 2009
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