NHTSA Campaign 07V472000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Issued by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · Reported Oct 9, 2007 · 548 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN CAB/CHASSIS PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL 23 GALLON FUEL TANK, THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND COULD SEPARATE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL TANK TO LOOSEN AND LEAK FUEL.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERBODY FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK RETENTION STRAPS AND FASTENERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DODGE | RAM 3500 | 2007 | 548 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V472000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.