NHTSA Recall 97V084000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V084000; Date: May. 5, 1997
When these temperatures occur, the fluid line will not stay connected with the transmission and fluid can spray onto the exhaust manifold, resulting in smoke or fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Dodge RAM; 1995 Dodge RAM; 1996 Dodge RAM; 1997 Dodge RAM
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 960,000
Recall Summary:
Under certain high load operating conditions, the transmission fluid temperature can exceed the melting point of the material used in the connector to retain the fluid line to the transmission.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the high temperature side of the transmission fluid cooler line connector fittings with connectors that incorporate a stainless steel retainer.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began may 19, 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 19, 1997
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