NHTSA recall 98V-019 (98V019000)

electrical system recall reported January 30, 1998 - about 37,900 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V019000
Also written as: 98V-019
Reported: January 30, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~37,900
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE GENERATOR CABLE AND BATTERY CABLE FASTENERS TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-019 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Dodge Durango - 1998

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