Vehicle Recalls & Defects

2007 Dodge Durango NHTSA Vehicle Recall Details

2007 Dodge Durango Overview

Class:

Sport Utility Vehicles

Seating Capacity:

Curb Weight:

5120

Wheelbase:

119.2

EPA city/hwy:

13/18

Fuel Capacity:

Drivetrain:

All Wheel Drive

NHTSA Campaing ID Number 06V386000

Make:

DODGE

Model:

DURANGO

Year:

2007

Manufacturer:

Daimlerchrysler Corporation

NHTSA Campaing ID Number:

06V386000

Recall Date:

10/11/2006

Component:

STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected:

6644

Summary:
On certain vehicles, the right front steering knuckle may have been improperly manufactured. because of a broken cooling line, parts cast in tool cavity #63 on july 18 and july 19, 2006, may have a cold shut condition and could fracture.

Consequence:
This could cause a loss of steering control and result in a crash without warning.

Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the recalled vehicles to identify the defective parts and replace if they are within that lot. the recall began on november 8, 2006. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Notes:

DODGE DURANGO F48

NHTSA Campaing ID Number 06V341000

Make:

DODGE

Model:

DURANGO

Year:

2007

Manufacturer:

Daimlerchrysler Corporation

NHTSA Campaing ID Number:

06V341000

Recall Date:

09/07/2006

Component:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Potential Number Of Units Affected:

2333

Summary:
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 mph and the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive.

Consequence:
If the drive wheels locked up, loss of vehicle control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy:
Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. the recall began on october 2, 2006. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Notes:

DODGE DURANGO F43