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  Defect Investigation of Transmission Quick Connectors

Investigation of Transmission Quick Connectors

Subject: Transmission quick connectors
Components covered:
  • Automatic transmission cooling unit and lines
Investigations Summary: Note: this investigation has resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
The loss of quick connector joint integrity due to high automatic transmission fluid temperatures which may exceed the melting point of the connector material, allowing transmission fluid to leak or spray from the joints, possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1994 Dodge RAM
  • 1995 Dodge RAM
  • 1996 Dodge RAM
  • 1997 Dodge RAM

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