Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
Fuel Tank Mounting Straps: Recalls
Recall - Fuel Tank Straps
NO
842
DATE
02/04/00
Safety Recall # 842 - Fuel Tank Straps
February 2000 Dealer Service Instructions for:
Models
1998-1999 (DN) Dodge Durango
Dealers Service Instructions for:
Safety Recall # 842 - Fuel Tank Straps
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles built from May 22, 1998 through September 25, 1998 (MDH 0522XX through 0925XX)
NOTE:
Safety Recall No. 841 also involves fuel tank strap replacement but applies to earlier built vehicles that also require a brake tube inspection.
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 3 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.
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 55,000 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.
REPAIR
The front and rear fuel tank straps must be replaced.
Parts Information
Part Number
Description
CBNF841O
Fuel Tank Strap Package
Each package contains the following components:
Quantity Description
1 Fuel Tank Strap - Front
1 Fuel Tank Strap - Rear
1 Rubber Isolator
NOTE:
The rubber isolator that is included in the package is not used for this recall service procedure.
