Vehicle recall 07V426000 · September 13, 2007
2008 Dodge Avenger
On certain vehicles with all wheel drive, the fuel tank straps were improperly manufactured and could separate.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain vehicles with all wheel drive, the fuel tank straps were improperly manufactured and could separate. This can cause the fuel tank to loosen and leak fuel.
- Consequence
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an underbody fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank retention straps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during October 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Notes
- Daimlerchrysler recall no. G38. 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V426000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 13, 2007
- Filed by
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- G38
- Owner notification
- October 15, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,158
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Dodge Avenger (2008): 2008
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