Canada - Recall - G38 Fuel Tank Straps
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Issue Date
2007-10-16
IMPORTANT
DEALER SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY RECALL G38 - FUEL TANK STRAPS
MODELS:
2008 (JS) Dodge Avenger
NOTE:
This recall applies only to the above vehicles equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) built from April 25, 2007 through July 3, 2007 (MDH 04-25-10 through 07-03-13).
^ The fuel tank straps on about 130 of the above vehicles may have been improperly manufactured and could separate. This can cause the fuel tank to loosen and leak fuel. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an underbody fire.
^ To correct this condition, the fuel tank straps must be replaced.
Recall and Parts Information
Canadian Recall Service Instructions and Part Numbers can be different. Always use the attached Canadian Recall Notification for service instructions and parts information.
This Canadian Recall Notification can also be found in DealerCONNECT - See below:
DealerCONNECT > Service > In the Repair section TechCONNECT > 30 - CANADIAN RECALLS
The V.I.N. range for vehicles involved in this campaign is as follows:
1B3LD76M98N629129 - 1B3LD76M78N688213
DEALER VIN LISTS Located in DealerCONNECT - Global Recall System (GRS)
GRS has been developed to provide dealers with an up-to-date list of involved vehicles by recall number and by dealer code. Owners known to Chrysler are also listed. Involved vehicles will be removed from the GRS within several days of submitting repair claims.
To use the GRS in DealerCONNECT, you first need to click on the Service tab and then in the Repair section click on Global Recall System. Your dealer's VIN list for each Recall can be sorted by: Unsold Vehicles (at the time of Recall launch), Phone Number, City Name, Zip Code (Postal Code) or VIN.
Dealer Information
Owner Letter