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NHTSA recall 06V339000

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Campaign
Published byNHTSA (United States)
Campaign number06V339000
Manufacturer's numberF42
ManufacturerDAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Reported2006-09-07
Owners notified2006-10-30
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Units potentially affected35103

What is wrong

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BENCH SEATS ONLY, IF FLUID IS SPILLED FROM THE FLOOR MOUNTED CUP HOLDER, AN UNUSED CONSOLE POWER OUTLET CONNECTOR LOCATED UNDER THE SEAT MAY BECOME CONTAMINATED.

What can happen

THIS MAY ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A HIGH RESISTIVE SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE CONNECTOR, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.

The remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONSOLE WIRING CONNECTOR FOR CORROSION, CLEAN AS REQUIRED, AND INSTALL A CAP TO PREVENT ADDITIONAL FLUID FROM CONTAMINATING THE CONNECTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Notes

DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. F42.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.

Vehicles this campaign lists
2001 DODGE DURANGOBuilt 2000-06-01 to 2003-07-01.
2002 DODGE DURANGOBuilt 2000-06-01 to 2003-07-01.
2003 DODGE DURANGOBuilt 2000-06-01 to 2003-07-01.

A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.

Investigated as PE06008

This recall followed 1 NHTSA investigation. An investigation is NHTSA looking into a possible defect. It is not a finding that a defect exists, and it does not say that any one vehicle is affected.

NHTSA investigations that led to this recall
PE06008Preliminary evaluation, opened 2006-02-02, closed 2006-06-19. FIRE UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH; SEATS.

From NHTSA's investigation file, as of 2026-10-19. The JSON has NHTSA's summary of each.

Bulletins for the same vehicles and component

Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
90042752023-01-09. Service bulletin. KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.
90042752022-09-26. Service bulletin. KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.
08-049-202020-05-26. Service bulletin. Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
90028722018-02-21. Service bulletin. 56045489A$ - Neutral Safety Switch - Trans Assy 06036369AA Screw and Washer is now available as a service part , 2 required to attach Neutral Start Switch
101820042005-04-27. Service bulletin. MULTIPLE WIRING CHANGES. *EH
08023032003-10-20. Service bulletin. INTERMITTENT LOCKING/UNLOCKING OF DOORS WITHOUT ACTIVATING THE POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH. *TT
08007022002-09-27. Service bulletin. SUBJECT REGARDING REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *SLC
08017012001-11-29. Service bulletin. SUBJECT REGARDING SAFETY SYSTEMS - VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / REPAIR. *TT
08010012001-07-10. Service bulletin. SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
08320002001-05-03. Service bulletin. ON SOME VEHICLES, THE SERVICE 4WD LAMP IS ILLUMINATED EVEN THOUGH THE TRUCK IS NOT A 4X4 VEHICLE. *TT

A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.

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