Table 1 shows two common diesel fuel system related problems of the 2011 Dodge RAM.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Diesel Fuel System Tank Assembly problems | |
| Diesel Fuel System problems |
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that the vehicle fuel tank separated from the vehicle when the contact drove at 20mph and attempted to make a left turn. The contact inspected the vehicle and found the fuel tank front strap separated from the frame due to corrosion. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 18v160000 (fuel systems, gasoline). However, the manufacturer advised that there was an extended warranty for the fuel tank straps. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact initially received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel). The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the recall was serviced. Recently, the contact stated that he noticed a fuel leak coming from the fuel heater. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was discovered that a plug on the connector had melted due to a defective o-ring. The mechanic linked the failure to the recall. The dealer was contact by both the mechanic and the contact and both were informed that the recall was a one-time free repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 183,000.