Recall 98V-019
CHRYSLER CORPORATION recalled the 1998 Dodge Durango: Electrical system (alternator/generator/regulator).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-019
- Reported
- January 30, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 37,900 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The fastener which secures the generator cable to the power distribution center (pdc) has an insufficient clamp load, resulting in a loose connection and electrical arcing at the connection.
The risk
This condition could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
The fix
Dealers will retighten the generator cable and battery cable fasteners to the proper torque specifications.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification is expected to begin march 2, 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the remedy within a reasonable time should contact chrysler at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Dodge Durango 1998