NHTSA Recall 98V019000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V019000; Date: Jan. 30, 1998
This condition could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Dodge Durango
Component: Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 37,900
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will retighten the generator cable and battery cable fasteners to the proper torque specifications.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 2, 1998
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