Tank Assembly problems of the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500

Three problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 11/12/2008

I have a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck and today the gas tank fell on the street. Had I been going at highway speed this would have exploded since I a 25 gallons of fuel. I was lucky I was in a parking lot. There should not be a death until something is done to research the potential problem.

2 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 11/23/2004

Roll over valve leaked fuel. Consumer contacted the dealer, who will not assist the consumer in fixing the vehicle. The consumer stated that if he fills the fuel tank or tighten the gas cap fuel leaks on the ground. The consumer stated that the recall did not include his VIN number.

3 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 06/26/1996

The back bracket which holds the fuel tank, broke and caused the tank to almost falll off.


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