1999 DODGE DURANGO Recalls (5)

Campaign:
99V342000 on 12/06/1999
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Manufactured:
08/26/1997 - 09/24/1998
Affected:
150,729
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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-342/daimlerchrysler #842.
Notes:
Owner notification began february 7, 2000. 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 1-800-992-1997.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
01V119000 on 04/23/2001
Component:
Seat belts:front:retractor
Manufactured:
12/05/1998 - 01/14/1999
Affected:
161,682
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
01V153000 on 05/17/2001
Component:
Air bags
Manufactured:
05/29/2000 - 10/30/2000
Affected:
216,100
Defect:
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 clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been added to this recall.
Consequence:
When this occurs, the material could interfere with the clockspring ribbon and cause an open circuit. the driver air bag system will become disabled, and the air bag warning lamp will illuminate on the instrument panel.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly. owner notification began june 18, 2001. also some 1997-200 model year vehicles that, according to warranty records, have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, will also be included in this campaign. 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:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
06E024000 on 03/16/2006
Component:
Engine and engine cooling
Affected:
44,386
Defect:
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.
Correction:
K&n will provide owners with a free repair kit along with repair instructions. the recall began on april 20, 2006.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to replacement k&n fuel performance kits and has no relation to any original equipment installed on dodge vehicles manufactured by daimlerchrysler.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
08E064000 on 10/19/2008
Component:
Suspension:front:hub
Affected:
2,805
Defect:
Skf is recalling 2,805 hub units, part no. br930361, sold as a service part for 1997-2004 dodge dakota vehicles and 1999-2003 dodge durango vehicles equipped with 2-wheel drive & rear axle abs. due to a specification error, the rotor pilot for the hub unit may be too long. this results in the wheel to not be seated fully against the hub flange face during mounting.
Consequence:
Improper seating of the wheel can result in excessive vibration, brake rotor noise, difficulty removing the wheel after installation and operation of the vehicle, and possibly wheel-end separation during vehicle operation. should wheel-end separation occur, the driver could loose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
Correction:
Skf will notify owners and replace the defective hub units free of charge. the recall began on november 5, 2008. owners may contact skf vsm north america customer service at 1-800-644-8999.
Notes:
Skf's recall no. skf pro 08-029us/ca.this recall only pertains to aftermarket skf hub units and has no relation to any original equipment installed on dodge dakota or durango vehicles manufactured by chrysler.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

1999 DODGE DURANGO TSBs (88)

Bulletin:
070598
Component:
062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Summary:
Experiencing engine cooling fan noises. *yc
Bulletin:
070798
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
engine overheating in high ambient temperatures.*ak
Bulletin:
241698
Component:
138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:
Subject regarding rear overhead air conditioning performance testing. *yc
Bulletin:
235198
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Concerns about left front leather seat side shield chafing the seat cover. *ak
Bulletin:
250298
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - obd ii "carb" readiness monitor information. *yc
Bulletin:
234598
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Approval of using of in- transit protective film. on all vehicles at all assembly plants. *ak
Bulletin:
021198
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Information on alignment specifications. *yc
Bulletin:
050598
Component:
034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
Summary:
Brake grind or growl sound coming from the front brakes during low speed braking. *ak
Bulletin:
085298
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
Information regarding the fog lamp service. *yc
Bulletin:
183598
Component:
116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:
Exhibiting mil illumination with dtc $ 12 (p0443) - evaporative purge solenoid circuit failure, can be caused by electrical noise generated through the ignition switch. *ak
Bulletin:
183698
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit an idle undershoot or die out during engine starting and may be caused by iac lost steps. *ak
Bulletin:
183798
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
some consumers that inadvertently flood their engines during starting may try to perform a clear flood procedure to help start their vehicles. *ak
Bulletin:
184898
Component:
116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:
Subject regarding ignition system cross fire/ secondary ignition wire induction. *ak
Bulletin:
081798
Component:
145000 air bags:on-off switch assembly
Summary:
Subject regarding airbag on - off switches. *yc
Bulletin:
211698
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Revised front band adjustment for 42re transmissions. *yc
Bulletin:
240599
Component:
138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:
Subject regarding rear a/c unit blows warm air when ambient temperatures are high. *tt
Bulletin:
230299
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Customer may comment that the center armrest lid rattles. *tt
Bulletin:
050399
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Information regarding front brake caliper mounting to steering knuckle thread repair. *tt
Bulletin:
9912
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
Subject regarding incorrect axle ratio information on the monroney label. *tt
Bulletin:
180799
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Exhibiting erroneous malfunction indicator lamp illumination with diagnostic trouble code $a8 (p1763) governor pressure sensor volts too high. *tt
Bulletin:
210899
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Vehicles exhibiting buzz, whining, or moaning like noise from cold transmission when reverse gear is selected. *tt
Bulletin:
231299
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Concerns with center console / armrest cover will not latch. *tt
Bulletin:
240499
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Information on leak detection dye added to the air conditioning system. *tt
Bulletin:
9923
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Conditions may exist where oil seepage past the engine oil filter adapter plate gasket. *tt
Bulletin:
180999
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Information pertaining to common diagnostic trouble codes caused by an open fuse. *tt
Bulletin:
081699
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Conditions with inoperative or intermittent remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter. *tt
Bulletin:
030499
Component:
105000 power train:driveline
Summary:
Conditions with differential gear lubricant weeping from the front differential vent. *tt
Bulletin:
081699A
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Conditions with inoperative or intermittent remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter. *tt
Bulletin:
241199
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Subject on air conditioner cooling performance deteriorating after a few minutes of operation. *tt
Bulletin:
020599
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Experiencing squeaking or creaking from front wheel area at low speeds. *tt
Bulletin:
020699
Component:
021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
Summary:
Subject on the front wheel bearing grease is evident on the bearing seal area. *tt
Bulletin:
181299
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
This bulletin explains the operation and application of the leak detection pump (ldp) monitor test. *tt
Bulletin:
9912A
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Supplemental information regarding repair procedure change for vehicles with an incorrect axle ratio identified on the monroney label. *tt
Bulletin:
090699
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Subject regarding spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak. *tt
Bulletin:
241999
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Subject regarding air conditioning performance. *tt
Bulletin:
233599
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt
Bulletin:
020699
Component:
021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
Summary:
On some vehicles the front wheel bearings may incorrectly be diagnosed as faulty due to the evidence of wheel bearing grease on the bearing seal areas. *tt
Bulletin:
081698
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment. *ak
Bulletin:
183298
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Subject on flash programming failure recovery. *yc
Bulletin:
233299
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Concerns with the center console / armest lid hinge being bent. *tt
Bulletin:
242099A
Component:
138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:
A condition may occur while in bi-level mode, air flow from panel vents is less than that of the floor vents. *tt
Bulletin:
020699A
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
This bulletin mentions that the front wheel bearing grease is evident on the bearing seal area. *tt
Bulletin:
235299
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
Subject regarding a squeak heard coming from the window area as the window is rolled down. *tt
Bulletin:
182599
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Information on erroneous engine miss while performing diagnostics with the diagnostic scan tool (drb iii). *tt
Bulletin:
083799
Component:
145000 air bags:on-off switch assembly
Summary:
Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
070399
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicles may experience a high engine temperature condition. *tt
Bulletin:
021599
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Experiencing a squeak noise coming from rear leaf spring. *tt
Bulletin:
180100
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes p1494, p0442 p0455, or p0456. *tt
Bulletin:
080600
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt
Bulletin:
090500
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Experiencing spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak. *tt
Bulletin:
081000
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Experiencing a dead battery and / or ignition operated electrical accessories function with the ignition switch off. *tt
Bulletin:
020500
Component:
022140 suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly
Summary:
Some customers may comment about a squeaking / clicking noise from rear leaf springs. *tt
Bulletin:
030200
Component:
022000 suspension:rear
Summary:
Subject pertains to 9.25 axle gear marking compound causing a milky-life appearance to the axle fluid. *tt
Bulletin:
080700
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit an erroneous malfunction indicator lamp due to diagnostic trouble code p0443 (purge ckt) and / or a possible key-off battery draw. *tt
Bulletin:
080800
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Concerns with an inoperative or intermittent remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter. *tt
Bulletin:
230800
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
Bulletin:
233599REVA
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs
Bulletin:
242099
Component:
138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:
Subject regarding vehicles that experience while in bi-level mode, air flow from panel vents is less that that of the floor vents. *mjs
Bulletin:
030800
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
;subject regarding rtv use on corporate axle. *tt
Bulletin:
082400
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
On some vehicles the engine cranks but does not start or starts and stalls. *tt
Bulletin:
233400
Component:
132000 visibility:glass, side/rear
Summary:
Subject regarding outside mirror glass replacement. *tt
Bulletin:
180600B
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicle engines may exhibit a light-to-moderate spark knock condition during acceleration (under load). *tt
Bulletin:
082700
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. *tt
Bulletin:
2300800B
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
Bulletin:
180600C
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some vehicle engines may exhibit a light to moderate spark knock condition during acceleration (under load). *tt
Bulletin:
2303400A
Component:
135000 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices
Summary:
Subject regarding outside mirror glass replacement. *tt
Bulletin:
0800600REV
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb
Bulletin:
0200600
Component:
021510 suspension:front:control arm:upper arm
Summary:
Subject regarding upper control arm bushing service. *tt
Bulletin:
2304000
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit a rear door lock(s) that do not operate properly. *tt
Bulletin:
0801001
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt
Bulletin:
1801201
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Subject regarding generic scan tool (gst), publication no. 81-170-00008 provided with this technical service bulletin to provide reference information when using generic scan tool on obdii vehicles. *tt
Bulletin:
2500401
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Subject regarding additional diagnostic for diagnostic trouble codes caused by an evaporative system leak. *tt
Bulletin:
2100601
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj
Bulletin:
2600501
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
This technical service bulletin contains both updated self-adhesive service and / or diagnostic manual pages and update pages. *tt
Bulletin:
2302701
Component:
135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:
Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *tt
Bulletin:
2401301
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Some vehicles may blow warm air out the instrument panel outlets while the a/c is on at idle. *tt
Bulletin:
1800402
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Subject regarding 1999 my engine spark knock. *tt
Bulletin:
1803001
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Subject regarding 46re shift quality and durability improvements. *tt
Bulletin:
1801802
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Subject regarding flash: nox emission failure when performing an asm type i/m emission test. *slc
Bulletin:
2301502
Component:
135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:
Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *slc
Bulletin:
0800702
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Subject regarding remote keyless entry programming procedures. *slc
Bulletin:
1801702
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Subject regarding flash: malfunction indicator lamp illumination for injector circuit fault. *slc
Bulletin:
1802002
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Flash programming failure recovery. *slc
Bulletin:
2100202
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Subject regarding revision in diagnostic procedures and labor operation times for re transmissions. *tt
Bulletin:
03004
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Inoperative anti-lock brake system (abs) software reprogramming. advance service information #03-004. *tt
Bulletin:
2401305
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Air conditioning (a/c) cooling coil odor. *tt
Bulletin:
9002901
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Part description: seal - shift shaft on rfe transmissions issue description: this seal (04799346) is replaceable with seal kit (68235551aa), which includes a seal and retainer. the seal kit is applicable to all (5)45rfe transmissions.
Bulletin:
9002849
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Part description: insulator on lever assy manual valve - valve body - rwd transmission issue description: the manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. if the insulator requires replacement

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