Dodge Durango 2016 Fuel Leak Fire Risk Recall
Chrysler recalls 2016 Dodge Durangos with potential fuel leaks that could cause fire if near ignition sources. Owners must have engine inspected for damaged fuel rail crossover tube.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2016 Dodge Durangos that may have a damaged fuel rail crossover tube causing fuel leaks. This leak could lead to fire if near an ignition source, so owners should have their engines inspected by dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226735-dodge-durango-2016-fuel-leak-fire-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226735-dodge-durango-2016-fuel-leak-fire-risk-recall · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V814000
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“Dodge Durango 2016 Fuel Leak Fire Risk Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226735-dodge-durango-2016-fuel-leak-fire-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #16V814000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V814000).
Why it’s dangerous
During engine assembly, the fuel rail crossover tube may have been damaged. Over time, this can cause fuel leaks that, if near an ignition source like a spark plug or hot engine part, could lead to fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Dodge Durangos with a 3.6L engine built at the Saltillo plant from February 10 to April 28, 2016. Drivers using these vehicles without engine inspection are at risk of fire from fuel leaks.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016 Dodge Durango has a 3.6L engine built at the Saltillo plant between February 10 and April 28, 2016. The recall covers vehicles with a specific engine assembly date range.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule an inspection.
Have Engine Inspected
Dealers will inspect your engine assembly for damage to the fuel rail crossover tube and replace it if necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine assembly for damage to the fuel rail crossover tube, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S85.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 2 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V814000 (October 11, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.