NHTSA recall 09V-003 (09V003000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported January 8, 2009 - about 18,951 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 09V003000
Also written as: 09V-003
Manufacturer number: H45
Reported: January 8, 2009
Vehicles affected: ~18,951
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 09V-003 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Durango - 2005

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