NHTSA Recall 98V182000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V182000; Date: Aug. 6, 1998
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Dodge RAM
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Chrysler Corporation
Affected Units:: 8,144
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: light duty trucks equipped with either a 8. 0l v-10 engine or a 5. 9l v-8 heavy duty gasoline engine. An exhaust system heat shield attaching screw is too close to the underbody fuel line. The line can rub against the screw, possibly causing fuel leakage.
How to Fix:
Dealers will remove the underbody heat shield attaching screw and replace it with rubber adhesive. The chassis fuel line will be inspected for signs of wear and any tubes indicating wear will be replaced.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began August 17, 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 17, 1998
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