One problem related to gas tank strap has been reported for the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1997 Dodge 1500. The contact stated that the fuel tank detached from the vehicle due to corroded straps. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop who confirmed that the failure had occurred as a result of corrosion. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 147,000.