Vehicle Recalls & Defects

1999 Dodge Durango NHTSA Vehicle Recall Details

		1999 Dodge Durango Overview Class: Sport Utility Vehicles Seating Capacity: 8 Curb Weight: 4736 Wheelbase: 115.9 EPA city/hwy: 12/16 Fuel Capacity: 25.0 Drivetrain: Four Wheel Drive
NHTSA Campaing ID Number 06E024000 Make: DODGE Model: DURANGO Year: 1999 Manufacturer: K&n Engineering, Inc. NHTSA Campaing ID Number: 06E024000 Recall Date: 03/15/2006 Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number Of Units Affected: 44386 Summary: Certain replacement k&n fuel performance kits, p/nos. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, and 57-1530. also, a small percentage of these kits were sold under the mopar performance parts brand name (p/nos. p5007069 and p5007070). all kits were manufactured from april 20, 1999, through september 23, 2004. these assemblies were manufactured as replacement equipment for certain dodge pickup trucks and suvs. a small piece of material from the tube wall could be sucked into the engine throttle body, which could cause the throttle to become jammed in the open position. Consequence: A jammed open throttle could cause unintended acceleration of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash or increased stoping distances when braking. Remedy: K&n will provide owners with a free repair kit along with repair instructions. the recall began on Notes: DODGE DURANGO NHTSA Campaing ID Number 01V153000 Make: DODGE Model: DURANGO Year: 1999 Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation NHTSA Campaing ID Number: 01V153000 Recall Date: 05/08/2001 Component: AIR BAGS Potential Number Of Units Affected: 216100 Summary: Vehicle description: pickup trucks. sound deadener material inside the steering wheel could become detached from the cover and housing. note: the ram pickup trucks were built at the warren assembly plant ("s" in the 11th vin position) from may 16, 2000 through october 23, 2000; st. louis north assembly plant ("j" in the 11th vin position) from may 19, 2000 through october 23, 2000; lago alberto assembly plant ("m" in the 11th vin position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000; and saltillo assembly plant ("g" in the 11th vin position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000. important: vehicles that have already had the proper clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been excluded from this recall. in addition, 1997-2000 model year vehicles that have had a suspect replacement clockspri Consequence: Remedy: Notes: DODGE DURANGO 982 NHTSA Campaing ID Number 01V119000 Make: DODGE Model: DURANGO Year: 1999 Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation NHTSA Campaing ID Number: 01V119000 Recall Date: 04/11/2001 Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Potential Number Of Units Affected: 161682 Summary: Vehicle description: certain van, wagon, pickup trucks, passenger and sport utility vehicles, fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the front seat belt retractor may not comply with the requirements of the standard. Consequence: If the retractor does not work properly, it will not adequately protect occupants in the event of a crash. Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt retractor. owner notification began august 20, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Notes: DODGE DURANGO 978 NHTSA Campaing ID Number 99V342000 Make: DODGE Model: DURANGO Year: 1999 Manufacturer: Daimlerchrysler Corporation NHTSA Campaing ID Number: 99V342000 Recall Date: 12/02/1999 Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING Potential Number Of Units Affected: 150729 Summary: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the fuel tank strap can separate due to fatigue during operation. if this occurs, the tank will be unsupported, increasing the risk of a fuel leak. Consequence: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Remedy: Dealers will replace the double toggle lock fuel tank straps with single toggle lock design. note: affected vehicles built through may 21, 1998, also require the rear brake tube inspection/repair. as a result, the fuel tank strap and brake tube repair will be performed on these vheicles in a single service procedure under recall 99v-341/daimlerchrysler #841. affected vehicles built from may 22, 1998 through september 25, 1999, only require the fuel tank strap repair, which will be performed under recall 99v- Notes: DODGE DURANGO