Dakota 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
Technical Service Bulletin # 892
Date: 000901
Recall - Fuel Tube/Brake Hose Wear Through
September 2000
Safety Recall No. 892
Fuel Tube Isolator and Axle Vent Hose Clip
Models
1997
(AN)
Dodge Dakota Club Cab (131" Wheel Base)
NOTE:
Safety Recall No.870 and 891 also involve the axle vent hose clip repair. Dakotas involved in Recall No. 892 are NOT included in either Recall
No.870 or 891. Dealers must verify which recall the truck is involved in prior to completing the service procedure.
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Safety Recall No.870 applies to 1997-2000 model year trucks equipped with a 2.5L engine and involves the axle vent hose clip and a power
steering hose bracket.
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Safety Recall No.891 applies to 1997-2000 model year trucks that only require the axle vent hose clip.
IMPORTANT:
Some of the involved vehicles may be in dealer used vehicle inventory. Dealers should complete this recall service on these vehicles before retail
delivery. Dealers should also perform this recall on vehicles in for service. Involved vehicles can be determined by using the DIAL VIP System.
Subject
The chassis fuel tube on about 90,000 of the above vehicles may contact the cab underbody. Prolonged fuel tube contact may cause the tube to rub
through and leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an underbody fire.
In addition, the rear brake hose may contact the rear axle vent hose. Prolonged brake hose contact may cause the hose to rub through and leak, resulting
in a partial brake system loss and increased stopping distance. The increased stopping distance can cause an accident without warning.
Repair
The chassis fuel tube must be inspected for evidence of contact and/or wear. All fuel tubes must have an isolator installed and fuel tubes that show signs
of wear from contact with the underbody must be replaced.
In addition, the rear brake hose must be inspected for evidence of contact and/or wear. The rear axle vent hose must also be shortened and repositioned.
Rear brake hoses that have ribs worn smooth from contact with the vent hose must be replaced.
Alternate Transportation
If inspection determines that fuel tube and/or brake hose replacement is required and the vehicle must be held overnight, dealers should attempt to
minimize customer inconvenience by placing the owner in a loaner vehicle.
Parts Information
A. Fuel Tube and Axle Vent Hose Isolator Package
Part Number
Description
CBK48920
Fuel Tube and Axle Vent Hose Isolator Package
Each package contains a fuel tube isolator and a vent hose isolator clip.
Each dealer to whom vehicles in the recall were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address) will receive enough Isolator Packages to
service about 25% of those vehicles.
B. Chassis Fuel Tube
Part Number
Description
52127884AC
Chassis Fuel Tube
Each dealer to whom vehicles in the recall were invoiced (or the current dealer at the same street address) will receive enough Fuel Tubes to service
about 10% of those vehicles.
