Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V003000 Reported January 8, 2009

Fuel tank filler inlet check valve

Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) · Fuel System, Gasoline · 18,951 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09V003000
Manufacturer Campaign
H45
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
18,951
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 8, 2009

Defect Summary

Chrysler is recalling 18,951 my 2005 dodge durango vehicles. the fuel tank filler tube inlet check valve may not fully close at the end of refueling. this could allow some fuel to escape from the vehicle through the filler neck at the end of refueling.

Safety Consequence

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the fuel tank inlet check valve. vehicles found to have a suspect inlet check valve will have the fuel tank assembly replaced free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during april 2009. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference recall ID 09V003000 or campaign H45.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 09V003000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 09V003000?

NHTSA recall 09V003000 was issued by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) on January 8, 2009. It addresses: Fuel tank filler inlet check valve. The recall affects approximately 18,951 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V003000 or the manufacturer campaign number H45. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.