Dodge / Ram recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks currently, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Exposure to environmental conditions such as water mixed with road salt may cause the front fuel tank strap frame "T-Slot" bracket to corrode, possibly causing the fuel tank to drop and make contact with the ground.
What could happen
If the fuel tank were to drop and contact the ground, a fuel leak may result. Additionally, in the event of a crash, the fuel tank may not remain secured to the vehicle, possibly causing a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence in an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will bolt a bracket reinforcement to the frame, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U04.
Vehicles covered
- Dodge Ram 1500 2010–2012
- Ram 1500 2009
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V160000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Chrysler (Fca Us LLC)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 8, 2018
- Owners notified
- May 2, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 218,617
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 28, 2008 to Jan 31, 2012
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
- Maker's own recall number
- U04
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep and more recall: Equipment Dec 21, 2017
- Dodge / Ram recall: Power train Dec 20, 2017
- Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep and more recall: Air bags May 24, 2016
- Dodge / Fca / Ram recall: Equipment May 16, 2016
- Dodge / Ram recall: Air bags Jul 22, 2015
- Chrysler / Dodge / Mitsubishi and more recall: Air bags May 26, 2015
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.