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2008 Dodge Avenger

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the front door latch cable may become partially unseated from the interior release handle housing causing the door latch to stick in the open position and not be secured to the striker.

Corrective Action

during certain crash conditions, the possibility of a door opening could cause an unbelted passenger to be ejected, increasing the risk of injuries.

Recall Notes

this action is superseded (please see 07-v414.) dealers will add free of charge a secondary feature to both front doors to prevent the door latch cable ferrule from becoming unseated at the interior front door release handle housing. the recall began on april 30, 2007. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

2008 Dodge Avenger

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

on certain vehicles with all wheel drive, the fuel tank straps were improperly manufactured and could separate. this can cause the fuel tank to loosen and leak fuel.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an underbody fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel tank retention straps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during october 2007. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

2008 Dodge Avenger

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the front seat track position sensors utilized for the air bag system may not function properly.

Corrective Action

this could increase the risk of injury to front seat occupants during certain crash conditions.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the front seat track position sensors and replace them free of charge. the recallbegan on june 18, 2007. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

2008 Dodge Avenger

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly

Consequence of Defect

on certain vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the engine coolant may be drawn into the left radiator cooling fan motor connector.

Corrective Action

this can cause an electrical short circuit and result in an engine compartment fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the connector for contamination or damage, install a wiring harness overlay, and replace the fan motor free or charge. the recall began on november 19, 2007. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

2008 Dodge Avenger

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Consequence of Defect

on certain vehicles, the front door latch cable may become partially unseated from the interior release handle housing possibly causing the latch to stick in the unlatched position or the lock function to become inoperative.

Corrective Action

driving a vehicle with an unlatched door can result in an unbelted front seat occupant falling out of the vehicle or being ejected in a crash, causing increased risk of injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will add a secondary retention feature to both front doors. this action will supersede and expand a previous safety recall (please see 07v-104). the recall began on october 29, 2007. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

2007 Dodge Avenger

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the front door latch cable may become partially unseated from the interior release handle housing causing the door latch to stick in the open position and not be secured to the striker.

Corrective Action

during certain crash conditions, the possibility of a door opening could cause an unbelted passenger to be ejected, increasing the risk of injuries.

Recall Notes

this action is superseded (please see 07-v414.) dealers will add free of charge a secondary feature to both front doors to prevent the door latch cable ferrule from becoming unseated at the interior front door release handle housing. the recall began on april 30, 2007. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

2007 Dodge Avenger

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly

Consequence of Defect

on certain vehicles equipped with 2.4 liter engines, the engine coolant may be drawn into the left radiator cooling fan motor connector.

Corrective Action

this can cause an electrical short circuit and result in an engine compartment fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the connector for contamination or damage, install a wiring harness overlay, and replace the fan motor free or charge. the recall began on november 19, 2007. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

2007 Dodge Avenger

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Consequence of Defect

on certain vehicles, the front door latch cable may become partially unseated from the interior release handle housing possibly causing the latch to stick in the unlatched position or the lock function to become inoperative.

Corrective Action

driving a vehicle with an unlatched door can result in an unbelted front seat occupant falling out of the vehicle or being ejected in a crash, causing increased risk of injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will add a secondary retention feature to both front doors. this action will supersede and expand a previous safety recall (please see 07v-104). the recall began on october 29, 2007. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

2000 Dodge Avenger

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

certain airtex fuel pump module assemblies, p/n e7081h, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. the wall of the flared fitting of the fuel pump is not thick enough to prevent the mating threaded fittings from bottoming out before an adequate seal is achieved. this condition may result in leakage of fuel at the connection of the vehicle fuel line and the fuel pump module assembly.

Corrective Action

in the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

airtex will notify owners and replace the fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during july 2007. owners can contact airtex automotive at 800-880-3056.

2000 Dodge Avenger

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during july 2006. owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.

2000 Dodge Avenger

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. if the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. this campaign supercedes mmc's previous safety recall campaign, see 99v-066.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints. ball joints that are within the established tolerance will be cleaned and a special sealant will be applied to prevent intrusion of moisture.

1999 Dodge Avenger

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

certain airtex fuel pump module assemblies, p/n e7081h, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. the wall of the flared fitting of the fuel pump is not thick enough to prevent the mating threaded fittings from bottoming out before an adequate seal is achieved. this condition may result in leakage of fuel at the connection of the vehicle fuel line and the fuel pump module assembly.

Corrective Action

in the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

airtex will notify owners and replace the fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during july 2007. owners can contact airtex automotive at 800-880-3056.

1999 Dodge Avenger

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during july 2006. owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.

1999 Dodge Avenger

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. if the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. this campaign supercedes mmc's previous safety recall campaign, see 99v-066.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints. ball joints that are within the established tolerance will be cleaned and a special sealant will be applied to prevent intrusion of moisture.

1998 Dodge Avenger

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

certain airtex fuel pump module assemblies, p/n e7081h, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. the wall of the flared fitting of the fuel pump is not thick enough to prevent the mating threaded fittings from bottoming out before an adequate seal is achieved. this condition may result in leakage of fuel at the connection of the vehicle fuel line and the fuel pump module assembly.

Corrective Action

in the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

airtex will notify owners and replace the fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during july 2007. owners can contact airtex automotive at 800-880-3056.

1998 Dodge Avenger

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during july 2006. owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.

1998 Dodge Avenger

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. if the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. this campaign supercedes mmc's previous safety recall campaign, see 99v-066.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints. ball joints that are within the established tolerance will be cleaned and a special sealant will be applied to prevent intrusion of moisture.

1998 Dodge Avenger

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the dash panel pad can shift interferring with the throttle cable control.

Corrective Action

the throttle cable control would not return to idle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will remove a portion of the dash panel pad so it cannot interfere with the throttle cable control.

1997 Dodge Avenger

Component

Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint

Consequence of Defect

the headrest guide bracket was improperly welded to the seat back frame on the passenger side seat back assemblies only.

Corrective Action

the headrest support bracket can break, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the passenger seat back assembly with a new assembly.

1997 Dodge Avenger

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

certain airtex fuel pump module assemblies, p/n e7081h, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. the wall of the flared fitting of the fuel pump is not thick enough to prevent the mating threaded fittings from bottoming out before an adequate seal is achieved. this condition may result in leakage of fuel at the connection of the vehicle fuel line and the fuel pump module assembly.

Corrective Action

in the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

airtex will notify owners and replace the fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during july 2007. owners can contact airtex automotive at 800-880-3056.

1997 Dodge Avenger

Component

Exterior Lighting

Consequence of Defect

certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Corrective Action

lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during july 2006. owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.

1997 Dodge Avenger

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. if the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. this campaign supercedes mmc's previous safety recall campaign, see 99v-066.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints. ball joints that are within the established tolerance will be cleaned and a special sealant will be applied to prevent intrusion of moisture.

1996 Dodge Avenger

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

certain airtex fuel pump module assemblies, p/n e7081h, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. the wall of the flared fitting of the fuel pump is not thick enough to prevent the mating threaded fittings from bottoming out before an adequate seal is achieved. this condition may result in leakage of fuel at the connection of the vehicle fuel line and the fuel pump module assembly.

Corrective Action

in the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

airtex will notify owners and replace the fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during july 2007. owners can contact airtex automotive at 800-880-3056.

1996 Dodge Avenger

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. if the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the rubber boots, and if the boot is damaged, they will replace the lower lateral arm and ball joint on the affected vehicles.

1996 Dodge Avenger

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. if the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. this campaign supercedes mmc's previous safety recall campaign, see 99v-066.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints. ball joints that are within the established tolerance will be cleaned and a special sealant will be applied to prevent intrusion of moisture.

1995 Dodge Avenger

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

certain airtex fuel pump module assemblies, p/n e7081h, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. the wall of the flared fitting of the fuel pump is not thick enough to prevent the mating threaded fittings from bottoming out before an adequate seal is achieved. this condition may result in leakage of fuel at the connection of the vehicle fuel line and the fuel pump module assembly.

Corrective Action

in the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

airtex will notify owners and replace the fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during july 2007. owners can contact airtex automotive at 800-880-3056.

1995 Dodge Avenger

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. if the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the rubber boots, and if the boot is damaged, they will replace the lower lateral arm and ball joint on the affected vehicles.

1995 Dodge Avenger

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. if the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. this campaign supercedes mmc's previous safety recall campaign, see 99v-066.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints. ball joints that are within the established tolerance will be cleaned and a special sealant will be applied to prevent intrusion of moisture.