Recall
Dodge Durango — 04V578000
NHTSA ID
04V578000
Make
Dodge
Model
Durango
Years Affected
2004
Recall Date
2004-12-08
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Units Affected
71,763
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
D40
Summary
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES BUILT WITH A 5.7L, 4.7L, OR 3.7L ENGINE, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY CONTACT THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER CONTROL ARM MOUNTING BRACKET.
Consequence
THIS CONTACT COULD ABRADE THE CABLE AND CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BATTERY CABLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPOSITION IT AWAY FROM THE CONTROL ARM MOUNTING BRACKET. THE RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.