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Recall campaign04V578000

Recall 04V578000: 2004 Dodge Durango

Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
Report received
Dec 8, 2004
Manufacturer
Daimlerchrysler corporation
Potentially affected
71,763vehicles
Model years
2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain sport utility vehicles built with a 5.7l, 4.7l, or 3.7l engine, the positive battery cable may contact the front suspension upper control arm mounting bracket.

Possible consequence

This contact could abrade the cable and cause a short circuit, which may result in an underhood fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the battery cable and, if necessary, reposition it away from the control arm mounting bracket. The recall began december 14, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.