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2008 Dodge Avenger R/T AWD

SAFETY FEATURES
 
  • Driver Airbag With Multi-Stage Deployment
  • Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
  • Passenger Airbag With Multi-Stage Deployment
  • Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags
  • L A T C H
  • Crumple Zones
  • Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
  • Rear 3-Point Center Seatbelt
  • Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts
  • Front Pretensioners With Force Limiters
  • Side Guard Door Beams
  • Trunk Anti-Trap Device
 
Crash Test Results for the 2008 Dodge Models:
Car Frontal Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover
Resistance
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Driver Pass. Front Seat Rear Seat
2008 Dodge Avenger 55544
2008 Dodge Caliber 55554
2008 Dodge Charger 55454
2008 Dodge Dakota 55554
2008 Dodge Dakota 555Not
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2008 Dodge Durango 55Not
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3
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan 55554
2008 Dodge Magnum 55454
2008 Dodge Nitro 55553
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 55Not
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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 55Not
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4
2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Not
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2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Not
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2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Not
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2008 Dodge Sprinter Not
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2008 Dodge Viper Not
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2008 Dodge Viper Roadster Not
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Service Bulletins for 2008 Dodge Viper Roadster R/T AWD
2008 DODGE AVENGER:

Bulletin Number: 0500407
FLASH ESP/TRACTION CONTROL SENSITIVITY ON TIGHT CURVES *NJ

Bulletin Number: 06
INCORRECT VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL INSTALLED. *KB

Bulletin Number: 07042
HOSE CLAMP FOR AIR FLOW SENSOR OUT OF POSITION. VEHICELS EQUIPPED WITH A 2.4L PZEV ENGINE. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 08-007-08
NO ENGINE CRANK OR NO ENGINE START DUE TO ELECTRONIC LOCKUP OF THE WCM/SKREEM. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 08-016-08
ROUGH IDLE AND/OR MIL ILLUMINATION FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING DTC'S: P0300 / P0301 / P0302 / P0303 / P0304 / P0315 / P0335 AND/OR P0606. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 08-023
RAPID RESPONSE TRANSMITTAL/SERVICE ACTION #08-023 - INCORRECT ENGINE HARNESS CRANK SENSOR CONNECTOR TERMINALS. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 08-031
DVD SOFTWARE UPDATE MYGIG RADIO FOR MANY RADIO FUNCTIONAL ISSUES AND IMPROVEMENTS. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 08-039
DVD SOFTWARE UPDATE REN MYGIG RADIO FOR MANY RADIO FUNCTIONAL ISSUES AND IMPROVEMENTS. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 08-052-16
SUBJECT: Flash: UConnect and Voice Recognition Inoperative SYMPTOM/CONDITION: The customer may describe the following conditions: ┬╖ A complete loss of UConnect operation. ┬╖ A complete loss of Voice Recognition functionality

Bulletin Number: 08-052-16
Flash: UConnect and Voice Recognition Inoperative This bulletin involves replacing the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer may describe the following conditions: ┬╖ A complete loss of UConnect operation. ┬╖ A complete loss of Voice Reco

Bulletin Number: 08-052-16
Flash: UConnect and Voice Recognition Inoperative This bulletin involves replacing the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer may describe the following conditions: ┬╖ A complete loss of UConnect operation. ┬╖ A complete loss of Voice Reco

Bulletin Number: 08-052-16
Flash: UConnect and Voice Recognition Inoperative This bulletin involves replacing the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer may describe the following conditions: ┬╖ A complete loss of UConnect operation. ┬╖ A complete loss of Voice Reco

Bulletin Number: 1801108 REVB
FLASH: MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P0139 OR 02270. THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES SELECTIVELY ERASING AND REPROGRAMMING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *PE

Bulletin Number: 2100308
FLASH: TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER WITH COORDINATED CHANGE OR SHIFT QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 21-006-12 REV. A
Vehicle Exhibits Vibration From The Transmission During Vehicle Launch (X43 Warranty Extension 5 Yearsp,000 KMS) This bulletin involves replacing the clutch and damper assembly. The customer may experience a vibration feeling as they a

Bulletin Number: 21-006-12 REV. A
Vehicle Exhibits Vibration From The Transmission During Vehicle Launch (X43 Warranty Extension 5 Yearsp,000 KMS) This bulletin involves replacing the clutch and damper assembly. The customer may experience a vibration feeling as they a

Bulletin Number: 21-006-12 REV. A
Vehicle Exhibits Vibration From The Transmission During Vehicle Launch (X43 Warranty Extension 5 Yearsp,000 KMS) This bulletin involves replacing the clutch and damper assembly. The customer may experience a vibration feeling as they a

Bulletin Number: 2100807
HARSH TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT OR CLUNK WHEN SHIFTING OUT OF REVERSE OR FROM DRIVE, THROUGH REVERSE INTO PARK. *KB

Bulletin Number: 21-011-08
GEAR CLASH/DIFFICULT TO SHIFT - THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES REPLACING THE 3RD/4TH/5TH & REVERSE GEAR SYNCHRONIZER (BLOCKER) RINGS TOGETHER AS A SET IF A DE-BONDING CONDITION IS FOUND. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 21-015-08
FLASH: TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT / PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 23
EMISSIONS RECALL REPROGRAM TIPM - TRANSMISSION DEFAULT. TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM) WAS INADVERTANTLY PROGRAMMED WITH SOFTWARE THAT MAY PREVENT THE TRANSMISSION FROM SHIFTING PROPERLY. *KB

Bulletin Number: 2304106
EXTERIOR LAMP - LENS FOGGING. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 9001645
Part Description: Short Runner Valve (Actuator) Issue Description: Issue 1~ JC,JS '08-09MY 3.5L only~ Caution - Do not replace the intake manifold for a short runner valve (SRV) fault (P1004 / P2008 / P2016 / P2017) or for a manifold

Bulletin Number: 9001758
Part Description: Tonneau Extended/Retracted Switches Issue Description: Before replacing any of the convertible top micro switches and/or position sensors, please refer to the updated diagnostic tests for your specific DTC's. A physica

Bulletin Number: 9002519
82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc

Bulletin Number: 9003681
Restraints Information Sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.

Bulletin Number: 9003687
Restraints Remove I-Sheet from packaging. Correct information sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.

Bulletin Number: CSN-K16
CHRYSLERDODGE SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER INTERLOCK SPRING. TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT LEVER INTERLOCK SPRING RETAINER HOOK ON VEHICLES MAY BREAK. A BROKEN INTERLOCK SPR

Bulletin Number: H 11
CHRYSLERDODGEJEEP SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION H11; RADIO SOFTWARE UPDATE. THIS NOTIFICATION APPLIES ONLY TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A MYGIG RADIO (SALES CODE RER WITH N

Bulletin Number: RL108213A$
NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~

Bulletin Number: SA-09-088
DODGE/CHRYSLER: RE-TORQUE DECKLID LATCH BOLTS. CERTAIN VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH THE INCORRECT TORQUE ON THE DECKLID LATCH MOUNTING BOLTS AND WILL REQUIRE RE-TORQUE TO 10NM (88.50 IN LB). *PE

Bulletin Number: SB-1800309 REVC
CHRYSLER/JEEP/DODGE: FLASH-DRIVEABILITY IMPROVEMENTS OR MIL ILLUMINATION DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0452-EVAP PRESSURE SWITCH STUCK CLOSED. INCLUDES MY09 TOWN&COUNTRY; VOYAGER AND CARAVAN. *PE

Bulletin Number: SB-J19
CHRYSLER/JEEP/DODGE: CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTY ADDENDUM. THE WARRANTY BOOK ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN ERRORS OR MAY BE MISSING INFORMATION REGARDING THE COPONENTS COVERED BY THE CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTY. DODGE-CARAVAN/GRAND

Bulletin Number: SB-J19
CHRYSLER/JEEP/DODGE: CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTY ADDENDUM. THE WARRANTY BOOK ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN ERRORS OR MAY BE MISSING INFORMATION REGARDING THE COPONENTS COVERED BY THE CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTY. DODGE-CARAVAN/GRAND


2008 DODGE AVENGER AWD:

Bulletin Number: 08-052-16
Flash: UConnect and Voice Recognition Inoperative This bulletin involves replacing the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer may describe the following conditions: ┬╖ A complete loss of UConnect operation. ┬╖ A complete loss of Voice Reco

Bulletin Number: 08-052-16
Flash: UConnect and Voice Recognition Inoperative This bulletin involves replacing the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer may describe the following conditions: ┬╖ A complete loss of UConnect operation. ┬╖ A complete loss of Voice Reco

Bulletin Number: 08-052-16
Flash: UConnect and Voice Recognition Inoperative This bulletin involves replacing the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer may describe the following conditions: ┬╖ A complete loss of UConnect operation. ┬╖ A complete loss of Voice Reco

Bulletin Number: 1801108 REVB
FLASH: MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P0139 OR 02270. THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES SELECTIVELY ERASING AND REPROGRAMMING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *PE

Bulletin Number: 9002519
82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc

Bulletin Number: 9003681
Restraints Information Sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.

Bulletin Number: 9003687
Restraints Remove I-Sheet from packaging. Correct information sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.

Bulletin Number: RL108213A$
NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~

 
Recalls for 2008 Dodge Viper Roadster R/T AWD
2008 DODGE AVENGER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 07V104000
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacture Dates: 08/08/2006 - 02/22/2007
Potential Units Affected: 11191
Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE MAY BECOME PARTIALLY UNSEATED FROM THE INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING CAUSING THE DOOR LATCH TO STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION AND NOT BE SECURED TO THE STRIKER.
Consequence:
DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, THE POSSIBILITY OF A DOOR OPENING COULD CAUSE AN UNBELTED PASSENGER TO BE EJECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Action to take:
THIS ACTION IS SUPERSEDED (PLEASE SEE 07-V414.) DEALERS WILL ADD FREE OF CHARGE A SECONDARY FEATURE TO BOTH FRONT DOORS TO PREVENT THE DOOR LATCH CABLE FERRULE FROM BECOMING UNSEATED AT THE INTERIOR FRONT DOOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2008 DODGE AVENGER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 07V240000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacture Dates: 04/17/2007 - 04/19/2007
Potential Units Affected: 798
Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS UTILIZED FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
Consequence:
THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSORS AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALLBEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2008 DODGE AVENGER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 07V426000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacture Dates: 04/25/2007 - 07/03/2007
Potential Units Affected: 1158
Defect Description:
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.
Action to take:
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.
2008 DODGE AVENGER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 07V414000
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacture Dates: 10/11/2006 - 07/13/2007
Potential Units Affected: 72333
Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FRONT DOOR LATCH CABLE MAY BECOME PARTIALLY UNSEATED FROM THE INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE HOUSING POSSIBLY CAUSING THE LATCH TO STICK IN THE UNLATCHED POSITION OR THE LOCK FUNCTION TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence:
DRIVING A VEHICLE WITH AN UNLATCHED DOOR CAN RESULT IN AN UNBELTED FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT FALLING OUT OF THE VEHICLE OR BEING EJECTED IN A CRASH, CAUSING INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL ADD A SECONDARY RETENTION FEATURE TO BOTH FRONT DOORS. THIS ACTION WILL SUPERSEDE AND EXPAND A PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL (PLEASE SEE 07V-104). THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2008 DODGE AVENGER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 07V473000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacture Dates: 03/09/2006 - 07/27/2007
Potential Units Affected: 102042
Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE ENGINE COOLANT MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE LEFT RADIATOR COOLING FAN MOTOR CONNECTOR.
Consequence:
THIS CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONNECTOR FOR CONTAMINATION OR DAMAGE, INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS OVERLAY, AND REPLACE THE FAN MOTOR FREE OR CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2008 DODGE AVENGER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 08V152000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacture Dates: 03/07/2006 - 01/24/2008
Potential Units Affected: 180963
Defect Description:
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 180,963 MY 2007-2008 SEBRING AND DODGE AVENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A STANDARD TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS). UNUSED ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR THE TPMS MAY BECOME CORRODED AND COULD SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH CAN CAUSE A VARIETY OF CONDITIONS INCLUDING ENGINE NO-START, DEAD BATTERY, AN INOPERATIVE CRUISE CONTROL OR REMOTE START SYSTEM, AND/OR ENGINE STALLING.
Consequence:
ENGINE STALLING COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL SEAL THE WIRES FOR THE TPMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
 
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