1998 Dodge Durango Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1998 Dodge Durango. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 01V153000May 8, 2001216,100 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags
  Covers: Dodge Durango 1997–2000, RAM 1997–2001, Dakota 1997–2000 +3 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: pickup trucks. Sound deadener material inside the steering wheel could become detached from the cover and housing. Note: the ram pickup trucks were built at the warren assembly plant ("s" in the 11th vin position) from may 16, 2000 through october 23, 2000; st. Louis north assembly plant ("j" in the 11th vin position) from may 19, 2000 through october 23, 2000; lago alberto assembly plant ("m"…

  Possible consequence: When this occurs, the material could interfere with the clockspring ribbon and cause an open circuit. The driver air bag system will become disabled, and the air bag warning lamp will illuminate on the instrument panel.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly. Owner notification began june 18, 2001. Also some 1997-200 model year vehicles that, according to warranty records, have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, will also be included in this campaign. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an…

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• 99V341000Dec 2, 199996,892 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Dodge Durango 1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The rear brake tube can contact an underbody crossmember eventually wearing a hole in the tube.

  Possible consequence: If the tube were perforated, there would be a reduction in braking from the rear wheels, increasing stopping distances.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a rubber isolator on all vehicles that do not indicate tube contact. Vehicles that show contact and have less than 45,000 miles and no signs of red rust will have the rubber isolator installed with silicone to protect the tube where the coating has worn off. Vehicles that exhibit contact, and…

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• 99V342000Dec 2, 1999150,729 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
  Covers: Dodge Durango 1998–1999

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The fuel tank strap can separate due to fatigue during operation. If this occurs, the tank will be unsupported, increasing the risk of a fuel leak.

  Possible consequence: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the double toggle lock fuel tank straps with single toggle lock design. Note: affected vehicles built through may 21, 1998, also require the rear brake tube inspection/repair. As a result, the fuel tank strap and brake tube repair will be performed on these vheicles in a single service procedure…

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• 98V019000Jan 30, 199837,900 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
  Covers: Dodge Durango 1998

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: This condition could cause a fire in the engine compartment.

  Remedy: Dealers will retighten the generator cable and battery cable fasteners to the proper torque specifications.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE03032Front susp. Upper ball joint failureClosed · Jul 16, 2003

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