NHTSA recall 07V-426 (07V426000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported September 13, 2007 - about 1,158 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 07V426000
Also written as: 07V-426
Manufacturer number: G38
Reported: September 13, 2007
Vehicles affected: ~1,158
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERBODY FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 07V-426 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Avenger - 2008

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