NHTSA Campaign #07E055000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

JULY 26
2007

222 vehicles recalled

1997 DODGE AVENGER -- 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.

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

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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E055000 »

NHTSA Campaign #06E064000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

JULY 17
2006

4,029 vehicles recalled

1997 DODGE AVENGER -- 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.

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

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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E064000 »

NHTSA Campaign #00V421002 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

DECEMBER 18
2000

393,796 vehicles recalled

1997 DODGE AVENGER -- 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.

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.

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. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V421002 »

NHTSA Campaign #97V081002 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

AUGUST 08
1997

1,083 vehicles recalled

1997 DODGE AVENGER -- The headrest guide bracket was improperly welded to the seat back frame on the passenger side seat back assemblies only.

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

Dealers will replace the passenger seat back assembly with a new assembly. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97V081002 »