NHTSA Recall 97V199000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V199000; Date: Nov. 13, 1997
Fuel leakage could result in a fire if an ignition source was present.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Dodge RAM; 1995 Dodge RAM; 1996 Dodge RAM
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 497,000
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel tank mounted rollover valve can allow liquid fuel to leak onto the ground under certain vehicle operating conditions.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the fuel tank rollover valve with a float type rollover valve.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began April 6, 1998. 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 1-800-992-1997. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 6, 1998
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