Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Fuel Tank Mounting Straps: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall - Fuel Tank Straps and Rear Brake Tube
NO
841
DATE
02/17/00
SAFETY RECALL 841
Fuel Tank Straps and Rear Brake Tube
MODELS
1998 ,(DN) Dodge Durango
ATTENTION:
Service Manager
RECALL MATERIAL ENCLOSED
IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED
The envelope contains one copy of the dealer recall service instruction letter. In addition, a VIN listing is included for those dealers to whom involved
vehicles were invoiced.
The owner notification mailing for this recall will begin in about one week. Please advise the appropriate dealer personnel to forward the orange
bordered recall envelope to your service manager as soon as it is received. Doing so will insure that our dealership is ready to schedule and repair
involved vehicles soon as possible.
Additional copies of the recall notification letter will be forwarded via DCMMS mail and the MDS2 in the near future.
The entire dealer recall notification letter (excluding graphics) is provided below for your information.
February 2000
Dealer Service Instructions for:
SAFETY RECALL No. 841
FUEL TANK STRAPS AND REAR BRAKE TUBE.
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles built through May 21, 1998 (MDH 0521XX).
NOTE:
Safety Recall No. 842 also involves fuel tank strap replacement but applies to later built vehicles that do not require the brake tube inspection.
ATTENTION: Service Manager
Recall material enclosed immediate action required
require the brake tube inspection.
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 fuel tank straps on about 96,OOO of the above vehicles may fatigue and separate. If this occurs, the fuel tank will loosen and could leak fuel. Fuel
leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an underbody fire.
In addition, the rear brake tube may contact an underbody crossmember. Prolonged brake tube contact may cause the tube 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 front and rear fuel tank straps must be replaced, and the rear brake tube must be inspected on all involved vehicles. ~7ehicles without brake tube
contact must have a brake tube isolator installed. Vehicles that exhibit contact but have no signs of red rust AND have less than 45,000 miles must have
an isolator installed with RTV silicone. Vehicles that exhibit contact and have red rust OR have more than 45,000 miles must have a new brake tube and
isolator installed.
