Other Fuel System Tank Assembly problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500

Two problems related to other fuel system tank assembly have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Other Fuel System Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 03/11/2015

The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, a strong fuel odor emitted from the cabin. An independent technician diagnosed that the fuel tank in house fuel line fractured prematurely causing the fuel to leak on top of the fuel tank and onto the ground. The mechanic advised that the fuel line need to be replaced but the parts needed were no longer available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 181,000.

2 Other Fuel System Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 02/19/2014

Driving truck in town at app 30mph when fuel tank fell from truck striking pavement. Opened a 5inch hole in tank letting fuel escape onto road & vehicle. Tank fell between truck frame at angle making contact with road. Fuel spray on road & truck until able to stop.


Other Other Fuel System related problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500

Other Fuel System Tank Assembly problems
2
Other Fuel System problems
2
Other Fuel System Fuel Gauge problems
1


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