Investigation EA06015: 2004–2005 Dodge Durango

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Aug 28, 2006

Closed

Mar 15, 2007

Model years

2004–2005

Subject

Instrument panel fires

Component: Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel

Summary

This investigation originated from complaints received by the agency reporting instrument panel (ip) fires on vehicles that were covered under a prior recall (recall 03v528) by daimler chrysler (dcc) to correct a cracked capacitor in the ip.dcc has now identified another condition that can cause overheating of an integrated circuit that controls interior lighting.this condition affects certain model year 2004-2006 dodge durango vehicles.dcc's march 6, 2007 letter to the agency states, under certain operating conditions, an integrated circuit located in the instrument cluster may overheat and result in an instrument panel fire.dcc will conduct a safety recall to inspect the cluster for damage and replace it if necessary.if the cluster shows no evidence of damage, it will be re-flashed [re-program the cluster] to prevent the potential for this condition.in addition, all vehicles will receive a wiring modification that directs the interior lighting to a portion of the integrated circuit with additional current carrying capacity.this recall covers 328,424 vehicles manufactured from 4/03/03 through 6/30/06.see nhtsa recall number 07v092 for details.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2005 Dodge Durango1,567 complaints
• 2004 Dodge Durango1,115 complaints