Recall 05V034000: Fuel Tank Inspection/Replacement

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Dodge/Durango 2005

MANUFACTURER: DaimlerChrysler Corporation

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 05V034000 RECALL DATE: Feb 01, 2005

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly: Filler Pipe and Cap

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 26000

SUMMARY:
On certain sport utility vehicles, the fuel tank filler tube inlet check valve may not fully close at the end of refueling. This could allow some fuel to escape from the vehicle filler neck.

CONSEQUENCE:
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect the inlet check valves and replace the fuel tank assembly. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

NOTES:
DaimlerChrysler recall No. E01. Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.