Aspen 2WD V8-4.7L (2007)
Technical Service Bulletin # F48
Date: 061101
Recall - Right Steering Knuckle Inspection/Replacement
November 2006
Dealer Service Instructions for:
Safety Recall F48 - Right Steering Knuckle
Models
2007 (HB) Dodge Durango
2007 (HG) Chrysler Aspen
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles built from July 24, 2006 through September 1, 2006 (MDH 072406 through 090110).
IMPORTANT:
Many of the vehicles within the above build period have already been inspected or repaired and, therefore, have been excluded from this recall. In
addition, a small number of 2004 (HB) through 2006 (HB) model year vehicles that have had a suspect replacement right steering knuckle installed
between July 21, 2006 through October 19, 2006 according to our records, have been added to this recall. Every effort should be made by dealers to
review their records and contact owners who have purchased a right steering knuckle shipped to dealers between July 21, 2006 through October 19,
2006.
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer new vehicle inventory. Federal law requires you to complete this recall service on these vehicles
before retail delivery. Dealers should also consider this requirement to apply to used vehicle inventory and should perform this recall on vehicles in
for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the VIP inquiry process.
Subject
The right steering knuckle on about 5,000 of the above vehicles may have been improperly manufactured and could break. This may cause a loss of
steering control and result in a crash without warning.
Repair
The right steering knuckle must be inspected and replaced if necessary.
Alternate Transportation
Dealers should attempt to minimize customer inconvenience by placing the owner in a loaner vehicle if inspection determines that right knuckle
replacement is required and the vehicle must be held overnight.
Parts Information
Essential Tools
The essential tool shown is required to perform this repair.
Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
Claims for vehicles that have been serviced must be submitted on the DealerCONNECT Claim Entry Screen located on the Service tab. Claims
