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  Defect Investigation of Transmission Fluid Fires

Investigation of Transmission Fluid Fires

Subject: Transmission fluid fires
Components covered:
  • Power train
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Nov. 26, 1996. It was closed on May. 15, 1997. Note: this investigation has resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
Transmission fluid leakage at cooler tube disconnects is alleged to have resulted in vehicle fires. (this resume was revises on 12/3/96 to include the 1996 model year truck equipped with the subject equipment)
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1994 Dodge RAM
  • 1995 Dodge RAM
  • 1996 Dodge RAM

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